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UMOJA Publisher/Editor: A Journalist’s Silent Unsung Civil Rights Era ContributionUMOJA Publisher/Editor:
There’s an image that resurfaces in my spirit about this time of year as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It shows racism and discrimination in its rawest form.
Dr. Jonathan Overby:
Dr. Jonathan Overby has been the voice of the of the state of Wisconsin’s oldest official Tribute & Ceremony honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. since 1980.
Donzaleigh Abernathy Shares Memories of Two Civil Rights Pillars She Loved and Shared with the World
Donzaleigh Abernathy’s voice changes tone when she mentions her Uncle Martin.
Drucilla Byars:
They cursed her. Hurled racial epithets. Spit in her face. And broke the jaw of a fellow freedom fighter.
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Put your artwork on a UMOJA cover! Works selected will fit the monthly editorial topic and reflect the county’s unique stories, history, and people.
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Community Profile & Events
Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington Descendant Finds His Ancestral Calling
His hands have touched the hands that have touched Frederick Douglass. Kenneth B. Morris Jr. is just one person removed from slavery and from the force of character that overcame that state of wretchedness to achieve greatness.
Community Profile & Events
Nearly 500 youth, their families and community leaders visited the Urban League of Greater Madison for the 39th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Recognition Breakfast in a COVID-safe event.
Community Profile & Events
39th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Recognition Breakfast Award Winners
Badger Ridge Middle School Bassirou SeckaDeonte PhilipsNaomi LoydNuhanin GuntaRiley HansonWilliam TurnerDeandre SmithJahmall WardKairi SorensonRenia BuckleySamantha Garcia SierraYustin Cortez Black Hawk Middle School Bineta NdoyeChristabel OlubiJacquelyn BoakaiNaomi GlassRayaan AlhassanTaejon Cannon Central Heights Middle School Aisha KunjoDaysia WatsonJaMari ThomasKaleb GilmanKellen Russel Cherokee Middle School Antoine LondonEva QuarmFatima ArteagaKortney D. Moore Jr.Paulina Da Costa CorreaSkylar Watson Glacial Drumlin [...]
Publishers Note
There’s an image that resurfaces in my spirit about this time of year as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It shows racism and discrimination in its rawest form.
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Dr. Jonathan Overby has been the voice of the of the state of Wisconsin’s oldest official Tribute & Ceremony honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. since 1980.
Community Profile & Events
Rosa Thompson’s Black Girl Magic:
If they [Black girls] can feel comfortable in their own skin at an age where they’re growing so much, then that sets them up for success in all other areas.”
Community Profile & Events
Recognizing Excellence at Women in Focus’ Annual ‘I Have a Dream’ Scholarship Gala
Sitting was optional. It seems nearly everyone who attended this year’s Women in Focus 37th “I Have a Dream” Scholarship Ball and Silent Auction held beaming conversations, took numerous selfies, or shook their groove thing on the dance floor.
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Donzaleigh Abernathy Shares Memories of Two Civil Rights Pillars She Loved and Shared with the World
Donzaleigh Abernathy’s voice changes tone when she mentions her Uncle Martin.
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They cursed her. Hurled racial epithets. Spit in her face. And broke the jaw of a fellow freedom fighter.
Civil Rights Through the Arts
The Artist and His Audacity to Paint
Everyone has a story to tell. Life and its partner, circumstance, can cause one to move towards self-defeat or grab hold of a dream and make either come true.
Civil Rights Through the Arts
On a Saturday evening last July, Dr. Ed Holmes observed the crowd in Overture Center for the Arts lobby and smiled to himself, his heart full.
Community Profile & Events
Gospel Carols Still Going Strong
The year 2022 wrapped up on a sweet note with the final strains of “Gospel Carols Choir 13”, held Dec. 17, at High Point Church in Madison.
Freedom Songs
Songs of Freedom, Social Justice, Civil Rights and Hope
Music and singing played a crucial role in inspiring, mobilizing, and giving voice to the civil rights movement.
Freedom Songs
My Country Tis of Thee. Sweet Land of Liberty, of Thee We Sing…?
I have had the honor of directing the MLK Coalition Choir in Madison for the past 30 years.
UMOJA Shorts
UMOJA Shorts — Civil Rights 2023
SPONSORED BY: U.S. Postal Service Honors the Late Civil Rights Leader Rep. John Lewis with a Stamp NPR Civil rights giant and former U.S. Rep. John Lewis, who spent decades fighting for racial justice, will be honored with a postage stamp next year. The U.S. Postal Service said the stamp "celebrates the life and legacy" [...]
Community Profile & Events
Urban League of Greater Madison Young Professionals 10th Anniversary:
It was the hottest ticket in town. The who’s who of Madison celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Urban League of Greater Madison Young Professionals.