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We published our third annual list of Wisconsin’s most influential Native American leaders this week.
Madison artist Lilada Gee has stepped away from a mural project at MMoCA after she was verbally berated by an Overture Center employee.
Keonte Furdge will receive $150,000 in a settlement after a federal judge ruled Monona police violated his Fourth Amendment rights.
Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott is giving more than $1 million to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County.
Sharon Johnson has joined WEDC to help spur entrepreneurship among marginalized communities.
The Milwaukee School Board has approved the renaming of Custer Stadium after soccer legend Jimmy Banks.
A new BIPOC-focused bookstore that also offers tutoring services opened last week in Milwaukee.
Madison musician Adem Tesfaye is blending his passion for health and wellness with rock and hip-hop.
The Madison school board has approved a committee to explore renaming Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
Willie Hines, Jr is the first Black director of Milwaukee’s public housing authority.
Forward Madison added three players this week: American defender Mikey Maldonado, South African striker Nazeem Bartman and Finnish striker Jeremiah Streng.
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