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UW student Eneale Pickett told us about his clothing line, which is starting some uncomfortable conversations about race and racism.
UW Badgers forward Nigel Hayes used College Gameday to make a statement against the NCAA and raise money for charity.
The graduation gap between black and white students in Wisconsin remains the largest in the nation.
Madison365 founder and CEO was named to Madison Magazine’s M List.
The 12th Annual Passing the Mic Festival is on this weekend at Overture Center.
The Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice honored Stephen Braunginn with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The University of Wisconsin announced its Outstanding Women of Color for 2016.
Columnist Matthew Braunginn bid adieu to the “party of Lincoln.”
From the Madison365 Academy …
Fatoumata Ceesay wants people to stop “stacking oppressions” and work together.
Lupe Salmeron thinks people with advanced degrees should be allowed to contribute to the American economy by working in their fields of expertise, even if they’re undocumented.
Hament Shah, director of the UW journalism school, is trying to reach out to students of color.
In other news …
Netflix announced a trailer and release date for the Obama biopic, Barry.
A black teenager had his leg amputated as a result of being “body slammed” by a school security contractor, according to his family’s attorney.
A youth football team in Texas had its season cancelled for taking a knee during the National Anthem.
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