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Black leaders express joy, hope in new superintendent
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Carol Kelley would bring “anti-racism agenda” as superintendent of Madison schools
“At times a system might feel like you have a knee on your neck, and you can’t breathe. Working collaboratively with the community it will not be an easy journey to have an anti-racism agenda, but I would say sign me up,” said Dr. Carol Kelley, a finalist for the MMSD superintendent position, at a community listening session this week.
MMSD finalist Jenkins wants to address opportunity gap, family engagement and trust
Dr. Carlton Jenkins, a finalist for the Madison Metropolitan School District superintendent position, said it is time to move the district forward.
Madison celebrates ‘Pride for Black Lives’
Freedom Inc., Urban Triage and The Party for Socialism and Liberation partnered to hold the “Pride for Black Lives” event on Friday, June 12th around the Capitol Square. Self-described “MC” Bianca Gomez announced that this event was put together in just 48 hours, as many cities were forced to cancel usual Pride festivities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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