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34th Annual I Have A Dream Scholarship Ball: Helping Make Educational Opportunities Come True

by Yvette L. Craig | February 12, 2020 | Community Profile & Events

Women In Focus, Inc. (WIF) celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with their annual Scholarship Dream Ball themed “Inspiring the Dream.” The organization is dedicated to promoting educational achievements and excellence in students of color...

2020 High School Awards from Urban League

by UMOJA Staff | February 12, 2020 | Community Profile & Events

Capital High School:Alexandria Nava, Gloria Cornelius, Janiah Jones, Jasmine Bingham, Leitaijah Vines, Leta Samsa, Treyvon Lavell, Tyanna Ward. Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School:Brandon Jones Jr., Kiarra Cook. Clark Street Community School:Ashari Rolack, Diana...

2020 Middle School Awards from Urban League

by UMOJA Staff | February 12, 2020 | Community Profile & Events

Badger Ridge Middle School:Amari Philips, Devin Vivian, Elliott Kemp,Gift Akere, Raven Hoye, Sidney Moore. Badger Rock Middle School:Angie Gonzalez-Munoz, Ernesto Diego Miranda-Naxi, Janet Montoya-Ramirez, Lah’Nylah Bivens, Lakhiya Bates, Lluvia Montoya-Ramirez. Black...
Students Urged  to Channel  Dr. King’s Drum  Major Instinct at Urban League of Greater Madison’s Youth Recognition Breakfast

Students Urged to Channel Dr. King’s Drum Major Instinct at Urban League of Greater Madison’s Youth Recognition Breakfast

by Yvette L. Craig | February 12, 2020 | Community Profile & Events

It’s barely daybreak and the wind chill has dipped well below zero. Still, more than 1,000 people bundled up to brave the cold and celebrate outstanding students who are making strides in their classrooms and communities across Dane County. For the past 36 years, the...
35th Annual   Madison & Dane County  King Holiday Observance

35th Annual Madison & Dane County King Holiday Observance

by Yvette L. Craig | February 12, 2020 | Community Profile & Events

Still Marching: From Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter Joyce Ann Ladner is living history. She was on stage during Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s iconic “I Have A Dream” speech. She stood in defiance outside the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church days after four African...
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February 2020

Cover Artwork

Madison’s Legacies


Publishers Note

UMOJA Publisher/Editor: The Continuing Importance of Black History Month


Feature

Meet the Artist Behind ‘Legacies’: One of the Most Photographed Murals in Madison


Feature

Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison Inspires a New Generation of Trailblazers


Feature

Art Matters: Portraits in Urban Bubble Exhibit Encourages Love of Self


Feature

A Slice of Broadway Comes to Madison: Theatrical Star Brings Her Talents to the Overture Center in The Color Purple


Community Profile & Events

Those Calling Police on Black People Living Their Lives May Pay for False Allegations


Community Profile & Events

Census 2020 is Your Chance to Be Counted


Community Profile & Events

A Place Where We Belong


Community Profile & Events

Wisconsin’s 40th Annual MLK Tribute & Ceremony: A Celebration in Words and Music


Community Profile & Events

35th Annual Madison & Dane County King Holiday Observance


Community Profile & Events

Students Urged to Channel Dr. King’s Drum Major Instinct at Urban League of Greater Madison’s Youth Recognition Breakfast


Community Profile & Events

2020 Middle School Awards from Urban League


Community Profile & Events

2020 High School Awards from Urban League


Community Profile & Events

34th Annual I Have A Dream Scholarship Ball: Helping Make Educational Opportunities Come True


Community Profile & Events

Madison Urban Dance Team Scales the Heights


Health & Wellness

About You and For You — National Museum of African American History and Culture


Health & Wellness

A Nutritionist Explains: How to Choose the Right Protein Powder


Health & Wellness

10 Potent Essential Oils to Boost Black Hair Health


UMOJA Shorts

UMOJA Shorts — February 2020


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