Keepin’ It Real: Phil Watters Journey to the Classroom
"If you find a job or jobs you love, you’ll never have to work another day in your life.”
Principal Jeff Stovall is creating a school where every student can thrive
As a fifth grader at Martin Luther King Elementary School in Harvey, Illinois, Jeff Stovall was required to take the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills, a standardized assessment used in Illinois to measure student growth in reading, language and math.
Odyssey Superstar Hedi Rudd: Through the Lens of Social Justice
Navigating homelessness, racial discrimination, and instability throughout her youth, Hedi Rudd never dreamed that the mayor of Madison would proclaim a “Hedi LaMarr Rudd Day” decades later or that she would win honors as a photographer and community leader.
Michael Johnson Tributes
The passing of Michael Johnson, former CEO of the Madison Boys & Girls Club, is a tremendous loss for Wisconsin and for the countless young people, families, and communities whose lives he touched.
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Community Profile & Events
“The most rewarding thing to me is seeing the kids I've influenced go on to have bright futures,” said Terence Smith, an educator and basketball, softball, and football coach for the past 19 years and a staple of the Glendale and Milwaukee communities.
Community Profile & Events
The Hidden History of Systemic Racism in Madison
As Madison celebrates its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we must also confront an uncomfortable truth: some of the racial disparities we see today are rooted in public policies of the past.
Community Profile & Events
Freedom’s Journey Inspires, Educates, and Unites Community
Freedom’s Journey, a special Juneteenth event featuring Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Ms. Opal Lee and educator, filmmaker, and author Dr. Charles “Chuck” Taylor, drew an enthusiastic audience both in person at Monona Terrace and online via livestream.
Staying in the Know
19th Century Black Activism and The Importance of Teaching Black History
For essentially the past three years, I have been studying the lives and work of various Black activists of the 19th century.
Staying in the Know
Why Black Prom Culture Matters
There is something almost sacred about prom season in Black communities.
Community Profile & Events
The Celebration Continues: Toward Futures We Cannot Yet See
High school graduation season is one of the most beautiful communal moments in the African American community.
Community Profile & Events
Hey, Mom,” called a second grader from across the classroom. “Yes, Honey,” returned his teacher, Kim Lodewyk, with a smile. The room burst into friendly laughter.
Community Profile & Events
Madison AKAs Celebrate 50 Years
This year, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated’s© Kappa Psi Omega Graduate Chapter celebrated 50 years of sisterhood, service, and scholarship in the Madison community.
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The passing of Michael Johnson, former CEO of the Madison Boys & Girls Club, is a tremendous loss for Wisconsin and for the countless young people, families, and communities whose lives he touched.
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High School Memories & Future Dreams
// EDGEWOOD // Sara Aguayo What will graduating high school mean to you? Graduating high school will mean starting a new chapter in my life, expanding my horizons, and exploring [...]
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Odyssey Superstar Hedi Rudd: Through the Lens of Social Justice
Navigating homelessness, racial discrimination, and instability throughout her youth, Hedi Rudd never dreamed that the mayor of Madison would proclaim a “Hedi LaMarr Rudd Day” decades later or that she would win honors as a photographer and community leader.
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Principal Jeff Stovall is creating a school where every student can thrive
As a fifth grader at Martin Luther King Elementary School in Harvey, Illinois, Jeff Stovall was required to take the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills, a standardized assessment used in Illinois to measure student growth in reading, language and math.
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Keepin’ It Real: Phil Watters Journey to the Classroom
"If you find a job or jobs you love, you’ll never have to work another day in your life.”