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A Fitchburg Alder attempted to shut down an after-school homework club run by community member and volunteer Wanda Smith.
New Black-owned restaurant Anointed One Soul Food opened on Madison’s West side offering a menu full of comfort foods.
University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Medicine’s first tenure-track, full Black professor Angela Byars-Winston settles in at the university to continue her quest to diversify the STEMM field.
United Migrant Opportunity Services, a nonprofit advocacy organization, was awarded a $634,000 grant to continue its efforts to fight human trafficking throughout Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Social Work created a new fund for diversity and inclusion to honor the legacy of late alumnus Tamara Grigsby.
A new study conducted by the Center for American Progress revealed a sharp decline in Black voter turnout in the 2016 presidential election.
The Wisconsin Union Directorate explores the intersections of American identity with “Hyphenated American Film Festival” continuing tonight and tomorrow.
The Puerto Rico Relief Fund-South Central Wisconsin recently made its first delivery of donations to various Puerto RIcan towns.
“Black Girls Live,” an initiative that provides creative projects to inspire Black girls to thrive, has been selected to be a participant in Community Shares of Wisconsin’s “Inspiring Voices” funding campaign.
The Madison Common Council considers an ordinance to allow council members to breastfeed while on the council floor during meetings.
Centro Hispano awards Professor Armando Ibarra with Roberto G. Sánchez award for advancing educational and career opportunities for the Latino community, and that University of Wisconsin-Madison doctoral candidate Sergio González will receive the 2017 Ilda Conteris Thomas Award for his service and dedication to history and heritage.
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