A virtual reception hosted by local Black leaders to welcome Carlton Jenkins as the new superintendent of Madison schools was filled with overwhelming excitement and deep sense of hope, as Jenkins said his move to Madison to address educational disparities is his contribution to the movement inspired by the death of George Floyd.
Month: July 2020
Black student-athletes successfully push for recognition & solidarity on Badger uniforms
Earlier this summer, a number of current and former Badger student-athletes shared their desire to alter the color of the university’s “Crest W” on their athletic uniforms to display solidarity with Black students and other underrepresented groups on campus.
Madison Commons Media Digest, July 24, 2020
Top Stories Positive test rate edges up again as 13 more fatalities are confirmed; As PHMDC updates backlog of 17,000 negative tests, County grows by
Local artist hopes ‘Defending Black Girlhood’ lawn signs make a beautiful way to share a powerful message
Lilada Gee said she wants the images of young Black girls in lawns across Madison, across Dane County and across the world.
“My main message is defending Black girlhood — and to make sure that we are having the critical conversation about defending Black girls and helping Black women to heal and how that all plays into the wellbeing of our Black community and as a community as a whole,” said Gee, who is the founder of the nonprofit Defending Black Girlhood.
With the beginning of a Supreme Court term just weeks away, Jill Karofsky hasn’t stopped running
On August 1, 2020, Justice Jill Karofsky will be sworn in to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. But this will be no ordinary swearing-in ceremony. Karofsky will be pausing a 100-mile run at mile 35 to be sworn in at Dot’s Tavern in Basco, Wisconsin.
Madison Commons Media Digest, July 19, 2020
Top Stories Madison School District will begin year with all-virtual instruction, Scott Girard, Capital Times, July 17. COVID-19 COVID-19 posing difficult choices for Wisconsin’s immigrant
What it’s like to be tested for coronavirus
With the continually rising cases of coronavirus infection in the greater Madison area, testing for the pandemic responsible for nearly 140,000 deaths in the US has become a regular occurrence for many. At least for me. Nasal swabs which determine the presence of the virus are currently being done by the National Guard at the Alliant Energy Center and promised until at least August 31.
Madison Commons Media Digest, July 12, 2020
Top Stories Carlton Jenkins named next MMSD superintendent, Scott Girard, Capital Times, July 10. Dane County order: Masks required indoors, except at home, starting Monday, Brianna
Carlton Jenkins returns to Madison to head schools
In a press conference Friday, School Board President Gloria Reyes detailed the thoughtful and tedious nature of the decision, sharing that hiring a superintendent “is the most important decision a school board makes.” Noting the importance of community feedback and dialogue, Reyes emphasized that throughout the process board members maintained a confidence in Jenkins’ leadership and experience.
Historical Society honors Garver Feed Mill with Restoration Award
The Wisconsin Historical Society has honored Baum Revision with the 2020 Historic Restoration Award for their role in the preservation of the Garver Feed Mill, an iconic landmark on Madison’s near East Side that has become a production space for emerging artisan food makers, wellness studios and hospitality providers.
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