Features:
UMOJA Publisher/Editor: Burying the Lead
A local news broadcaster filmed me recently for a piece discussing the importance of Black media. The role of a Black journalist is crucial in maintaining and uncovering the narrative mainstream media does not.
Dane County’s First Female Black Judge:
Dane County Circuit Judge Nia Trammell rules with patience and understanding. Born in Nigeria, Trammell said she was keenly aware of the role the court plays in society and the impact judges can make in administering justice.
Courtney Hayward is a Guardian of Our Democracy
Courtney S. Hayward is quiet and unassuming. At times one may find her sitting astute in a crowded political forum, much like an NBA scout gathering intel for a professional team.
The Thin Black Line:
On Jan 6, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s office appointed Dr. Denita Ball as their 66th sheriff at a public ceremony held at the Milwaukee County War Memorial.
Calling all artists!
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.
UMOJA Inside:
Publishers Note
UMOJA Publisher/Editor: Burying the Lead
A local news broadcaster filmed me recently for a piece discussing the importance of Black media. The role of a Black journalist is crucial in maintaining and uncovering the narrative mainstream media does not.
Feature
Dane County’s First Female Black Judge:
Dane County Circuit Judge Nia Trammell rules with patience and understanding. Born in Nigeria, Trammell said she was keenly aware of the role the court plays in society and the impact judges can make in administering justice.
Feature
Courtney Hayward is a Guardian of Our Democracy
Courtney S. Hayward is quiet and unassuming. At times one may find her sitting astute in a crowded political forum, much like an NBA scout gathering intel for a professional team.
Feature
On Jan 6, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s office appointed Dr. Denita Ball as their 66th sheriff at a public ceremony held at the Milwaukee County War Memorial.
Community Profile & Events
On Saturday, Feb. 18, Goodman Community Center in Madison was a vibrant scene of smiling women in red as about 175 women gathered in person and virtually for the 12th annual Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness (FFBWW) Wear Red Day.
Community Profile & Events
Shanee McCoy, a Champion for Students, Named Director of PEOPLE Program
Shanee McCoy, a champion for students with a long record of increasing college access and success, will serve as the next director of UW–Madison’s Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE). She began her position on Feb. 6.
Community Profile & Events
Fitchburg Council Renames Chambers in Honor of
Wisconsin’s First Black Mayor
Black History Month began with a very special celebration in Fitchburg this year, one that recognized a local trailblazer and provided tribute to her tremendous impact and continued contributions to the community: Frances Huntley-Cooper.
Mind, Body & Soul
For every strand in our hair, holds memory. We are, our past, as we are present.
Community Profile & Events
Christine Hodge Shares Why It’s So Hard to Leave the Classroom
"Initially, I did not want to be a teacher. I wanted to be a beautician.”
Community Profile & Events
Catrina J Sparkman: The Creator’s Cottage
From stage to page, Catrina Sparkman’s work has always been a reflection of where she was in her life.
Elections
Letter to the Community: Voting is a Civic Duty, a Right
Any number of issues could come up when one goes to cast a ballot. Knowing voting rights is critical to ensuring one’s right to vote.
UMOJA Shorts
UMOJA Shorts — Women’s History 2023
Former NAACP President Benjamin Jealous: How the Right Mindset Can Continue MLK’s Legacy UW-Madison, By Kori Kefene “If the mindset is wrong, the enterprise will fail.” Social entrepreneur, changemaker and former NAACP president Benjamin Jealous spoke those words on Jan. 23 as he graced the stage at Shannon Hall in the Wisconsin Union Theater for [...]