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A new leader for Waunakee schools

Waunakee schools have a new superintendent, the Progress Center for Black Women is giving Santa an encore, and a Verona business wants to elevate your corporate gifting game. Here are the stories we're talking about today: https://madison365.com/dr-monica-kelsey-brown-named-superintendent-of-waunakee-schools/ https://madison365.com/meet-greet-with-santa-at-the-progress-center-for-black-women-set-for-thursday/ https://blueprint365.org/the-hustle/jnj-gifts-and-more-looks-to-elevate-your-corporate-...

Dec 12, 2023•12 min

“DEI Is Non-Negotiable”

The Perry Family Dental Clinic opened in Madison last week, the Wisconsin Badger Volleyball team is headed to the final four, and the UW Board of Regents rejected a deal that would have traded DEI jobs for pay raises and building funds. Here are the stories we're talking about today: https://madison365.com/new-perry-family-free-dental-clinic-opens-with-focus-on-addressing-disparities-in-dental-care-for-black-men/ https://madison365.com/with-convincing-3-1-win-over-oregon-badgers-punch-ticket-to-...

Dec 11, 2023•37 min

“Unauthorized authentic”

A Madison community leader looks to build youth resilience through basketball, a candidate in Green Bay hopes to become the first Hmong woman on city council and a Madison business sells “unauthorized authentic” clothes to keep high fashion affordable. Here are the stories we're talking about today: https://madison365.com/ericka-brown-longtime-mmsd-worker-and-east-side-community-leader-kicks-off-new-higher-dimensions-youth-basketball-program/ https://madison365.com/christina-thor-announces-candi...

Dec 07, 2023•9 min

10,000 Kicks?

Kicks for Kids will raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Urban League of Greater Madison Young Professionals will host their second annual gala next weekend, and SC Johnson has a new director of global equity and inclusion. Here are the stories we're talking about today: https://madison365.com/blast-muay-thai-kickboxing-gym-joining-forces-with-big-brothers-big-sisters-to-raise-10000-in-kicks-for-kids/ https://blueprint365.org/news/urban-league-young-professionals-to-host-second-annual-g...

Dec 06, 2023•7 min

Mingos announce big names returning

Nehemiah Center will mark the 10th anniversary of the seminal Justified Anger letter in an event tonight, the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin has new leadership and Forward Madison announced a core of eight players set to return for 2024 Here are the stories we're talking about today: https://madison365.com/nehemiah-to-host-kick-off-event-tuesday-highlighting-justified-angers-10-year-journey/ https://blueprint365.org/changes/american-indian-chamber-of-commerce-of-wisconsin-annou...

Dec 05, 2023•9 min

A busy Badger weekend

Local Palestinians are hosting a week of events to promote understanding and solidarity, a local cannabis dispensary is successfully navigating a legal minefield, and it was a very busy weekend for the Badgers. Here are the stories we're talking about today: https://madison365.com/muslim-community-organizations-hosting-madison-palestine-solidarity-week-activites-this-week/ https://blueprint365.org/the-hustle/madison-dispensary-herbal-aspects-finds-success-navigating-legal-minefield-expands-to-th...

Dec 04, 2023•9 min

Badgers roll to the second round

The Wisconsin Badger volleyball team rolled through the first round of the NCAA tournament, a new candidate for County Exec is shaking up the legislature and Governor Evers appointed Toni Young to the Racine County Circuit Court. NOTE: The Badger volleyball team plays tonight at 7, not 8.

Dec 01, 2023•10 min

The County Board Chair gets a challenger

Pro soccer is coming to Milwaukee, but a year later than planned, the County Board Chair has a challenger in the spring election, and the Center for Black Excellence and Culture will host its first Black Art Expo this weekend. Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://blueprint365.org/real-estate/milwaukee-pro-soccer-to-kick-off-in-2026-a-year-later-than-planned/ https://madison365.com/mcfarland-village-trustee-ed-wreh-announces-candidacy-for-dane-county-board-supervisor/ https://m...

Nov 30, 2023•22 min

A Badger in the draft

Braelon Allen is heading to the NFL, UW Green Bay will celebrate Kwanzaa this weekend, and Aaron Perry is leaving tomorrow for a nationwide Black Barbershop Health Book Tour https://madison365.com/badgers-star-running-back-braelon-allen-declares-for-nfl-draft/ https://madison365.com/dr-dawn-crim-to-keynote-uw-green-bay-kwanzaa-celebration-dec-2/ https://madison365.com/aaron-perry-to-launch-nationwide-black-barbershop-health-book-tour-today-in-madison/ Click here to support nonprofit media! All d...

Nov 29, 2023•10 min

It’s Giving NewsDay!

An Indigenous attorney reflects on her work securing tribal land, the Madison Public Market is finally becoming a reality, and it's Giving NewsDay! Here are the stories we’re talking about today: https://madison365.com/attorney-and-indigenous-land-advocate-samantha-skenandore-reflects-on-legal-work-and-changing-perceptions-of-native-cultures-and-experiences/ https://blueprint365.org/featured/a-space-where-dreams-come-true-long-awaited-madison-public-market-breaks-ground/ http://madison365.org/th...

Nov 28, 2023•14 min

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