by UMOJA Staff | September 28, 2020 | Seen on the Scene
Encourages Voter Turnout 5th Annual Unity Picnic Replaced with Drive-Though Accommodations due to COVID-19 The Urban League of Greater Madison held a community drive-through barbecue event, with a purpose. Typically, the summer is set aside to host the annual Unity...
by UMOJA Staff | September 28, 2020 | Seen on the Scene
The Simpson Street Annual Finest Families Neighborhood Reunion held a socially distanced celebration on Aug. 15 at Antler’s Parking Lot on West Broadway in Madison. Community love and gift bags were exchanged. For 11 years the Annual Simpson Street Finest Family...
by UMOJA Staff | September 28, 2020 | Seen on the Scene
The Second Annual Madison Gospel 5K “Socially Distanced” Run/Walk was a huge success. Held July 18 at Penn Park, the event focused on providing a safe, fun, competitive racing experience for the participants all while following social distancing and safety guidelines...
by UMOJA Staff | September 28, 2020 | Seen on the Scene
The 5th Annual Black Restaurant Week wrapped up with a Jamboree Food Taste on the grounds of the Food Enterprise and Economic Development (FEED) Kitchens on the city’s Northside. This year’s event, held Aug. 16-23, paid homage to Ms. Milele Chikasa Anana who dedicated...
by UMOJA Staff | September 28, 2020 | Black Lives Matter
As the nation wrestles with institutional racism and attempts to heal from the killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Elijah McClain, Rayshard Brooks, and countless others, many ask “what can I do to help?” While tens of thousands have marched in the...
