Back to School 2023

Features:

I am a professor of education, so I keep myself attuned to what is happening in schools.
The Verona Area School District is on a journey to be a national model for “excellence grounded in equity.”
After seeing literacy and other statistics for Black and brown students in Madison, and then data for Verona students, Korbey White knew he had to get involved.
Dr. Jessie Price arrived in Madison in 1977 as an esteemed scientist poised to spend the second leg of her career as a research microbiologist in the National Wildlife Health Center of the National Biological Service.

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Back to School 2023 — Reflections of Summer; Windows of Fall

Cover: VAHS Verona Area High School Cover Photographer:Leotha Stanely



From the UMOJA Desk: Teacher, The Real MVPs

I am a professor of education, so I keep myself attuned to what is happening in schools.



Excellence in Equity: 

The Verona Area School District is on a journey to be a national model for “excellence grounded in equity.”



Verona Area School District Board Member Korbey White:

After seeing literacy and other statistics for Black and brown students in Madison, and then data for Verona students, Korbey White knew he had to get involved.



Dr. Jessie Price:

Dr. Jessie Price arrived in Madison in 1977 as an esteemed scientist poised to spend the second leg of her career as a research microbiologist in the National Wildlife Health Center of the National Biological Service.



Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Hosts Community Electronics Recycling Event

On June 24, 2023, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Kappa Psi Omega Chapter collaborated with Universal Recycling Technologies to host an electronics recycling event at Warner Park.



UW-Green Bay names Dawn B. Crim, Ph.D., as Vice Chancellor of Inclusivity and Community Engagement

Green Bay, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay announced that Dawn B. Crim, Ph.D. will be joining the University as its new vice chancellor for Inclusivity and Community Engagement effective August 9, 2023.



Not Many Knew His Fame

Growing up, Adam Teague had two large posters of his role model on his bedroom wall.



Kobie Boykins:

NASA engineer Kobie Boykins returns to Madison this month to present “Beyond Earth: The Quest for Life on an Icy Moon” at Overture Center for the Arts on Tuesday, Sept. 19 in Capitol Theater as part of the Changemaker Speaker Series.



Reflections of Summer

The Summer of 2023 was quite busy with community activities.  Maybe you didn’t hear about them.  Maybe you couldn’t get to one event because another was going on at the same time but far away.



Reflecting on 3 Milestones

Psalms 90:10 says, “The days of our lives are seventy years; And if by reason of strength they are eighty years… “(NKJV). On July 1, Charles “Chuck” Billings go to celebrate his 80th year in grand style. Although his actual birthday is June 28, his family and friends surprised him with a wonderful surprise party [...]



Julian Walters “Juju’s Block Party”

8/12/2023



Martinez White “Dream Fest”

8/12/2023



Urban Triage “Kick Back”  

7/22/2023



Urban League of Greater Madison   “Unity Picnic”

7/22/2023



Boys & Girls Club of Dane County “White Party”

7/15/2023



Yorel Lashley “Drum Power”

7/27/2023



Urban Community Arts Network  “Mad Lit”   

8/11/2023 



Dane Dances

8/11-8/18 2023



Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness “Block Party”

8/13/2023 



 PEBOGA’s “Next Level”

8/5/2023



UMOJA VOICES ACROSS AMERICA: Placing Huston-Tillotson University On A National Map

Story & Photo Courtesy of Huston-Tillotson University & Dr. Wallace Year One is in the books! I owe a debt a gratitude to our Board of Trustees, Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni, Donors, Supporters and Friends. Because of each of you, this labor of love has been absolutely amazing and most rewarding! I am encouraged and [...]