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Real Talk with Percy Brown takes another look back at the historic interview Ice Cube gave to ABC 25 years ago, this time to discuss “the influence of the white hand” on African American culture and history.
A man was shot and killed in broad daylight on the North Side Tuesday, and was later identified as 33-year-old Mike Meaderds. His mother vowed that she will not rest until she knows who killed him. Police have made one arrest and released images of more suspects.
Meanwhile, community nonprofit leaders and Alders have reached an agreement on a resolution to allocate City funds to violence prevention efforts.
Former Badger guard Bronson Koenig got a workout with the Bucks.
Local nonprofit Rubin for Kids gave 28 Madison College scholarships for young people who will be the first in their families to attend college.
Forward Community Investments announced a $3,000 Game Changer grant to the Latino Academy for Workforce Development. In related news — the deadline to apply for a Game Changer of your own has been extended to June 12!
Our Lives founder Patrick Farabaugh answered our 12 questions.
The Madison Mallards continue to embrace their role in the community as their 18th season gets underway this week.
A new study from UCAN and UW shows that there’s no correlation between live hip-hop shows and increased violence.
El Mercadito at Centro Hispano opens this Sunday!
In other news
The Root is looking for nominations for its 100 most influential African Americans.
An anonymous former racist is trying to make amends by making a substantial donation to a Black Church.
A noose was found at the newly-open National Museum of African American History in Washington, DC.
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