Madison365 Week in Review for July 22

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    Percy Brown, Jr says it’s time to build a black economy — and he knows it can happen, because it’s been done before.

    P_Vanessa 36 (1 of 1)Vanessa McDowell has become the first black woman to lead the YWCA of Dane County.

     

     

    P_SSraiders023The Southside Raiders are gearing up for their 47th season and looking for more volunteers.

     

     

    P_CityCounty02The effort to rename the City-County Building after President Obama has been dropped.

     

     

    NegroLeague16RS038The Brewers will honor the Milwaukee Bears and Negro League players on August 12.

     

     

    P_annualpicnic44Today is the Urban League’s Unity Picnic.

     

     

     

    p_blackexpo03And the Heymiss Progress Black Business Expo and Job Fair.

     

     

     

    BronsonKoenig-Bucks1Former Badger Bronson Koenig is looking to make a mark in the NBA, on and off the court.

     

     

    FarmerSilhouetteHmong people are leaving Wisconsin to farm in California, but no one wants to talk about it.

     

     

    StephanieSarrsSavanna Beauty Supply seeks to connect to the customers and community.

     

     

    RoderquitaMooreNow’s the time to register to audition for Overture’s Rising Star.

     

     

     

    jeffrey-reeves-foto.256x256Madison College has named Jeff Reeves VP of Human Resources.

     

     

    808sin608collage808s in the 608” will highlight local hip-hop artists August 12.

     

     

     

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