In honor of Juneteenth, Madison Common Council President Sabrina Madison will celebrate five young leaders and two adult leaders from Madison for their achievements at tonight’s Common Council meeting.
“President Madison aims to ensure that Black youth in our community are recognized for their commitment to excellence. This recognition honors not only their personal achievements but also the positive impact their hard work has on our city,” the City of Madison said in a statement. “The student recipients were nominated by various youth-focused organizations in Madison. We extend our gratitude to the following organizations for nominating these outstanding youth: Rooted at Badger Rock Neighborhood Center, Bridge Lake Point Waunona Neighborhood Center, The House Inc., Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County, and the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra.”
During her time as alder, President Madison wants to formally honor individuals across our city who embody the values of inclusive leadership and actively create solutions.
“Black youth are already leading, creating change, and helping shape the future of our city. Too often, we wait until people are adults to recognize their brilliance, but I believe we should celebrate excellence while it is happening,” Madison said.
