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We hosted a daylong Real Talk Virtual Summit on Racial Justice, featuring five panel discussions taking on difficult issues from a variety of perspectives.
The count of positive coronavirus cases in Wisconsin has passed 20,000.
Monona Police entered a home and handcuffed a Black man who was staying there after a neighbor called 911.
Bodycam video shows police didn’t knock or ring the doorbell before entering with guns drawn.
A new generation is taking over Madison’s Juneteenth celebration.
Forward Madison could begin play by mid-July.
Police and elected officials joined some Black leaders in taking a knee, as other Black leaders protested the action.
Mario White was appointed as a judge in the Dane County Circuit Court.
Six students earned gold medals and advanced to the national NAACP Act So competition.
Governor Tony Evers appointed three new members to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, including former Madison police officer Corey Saffold.
William Davis III announced a run for state Senate.
Hundreds gathered early Sunday to clean up after protesters and “provocateurs” broke windows and looted stores.
About 2,000 people protested for nearly five hours Saturday afternoon, demanding justice for George Floyd and many others.
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