The world of art museums and galleries can often be an exclusive one. Financial barriers along with stigmas surrounding race, identity and orientation can limit
Category: Common Ground with…
Common Ground with… Raheem “BooHeem” Whitfield-McDonald
Madison born and raised, Raheem “BooHeem” Whitfield-McDonald, is the owner of BooHeem’s Genuine Cuts. His shop is located near the Capitol Square, right above the
Common Ground with… nipinet landsem
nipinet landsem is the first artist and educator in-residence for the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District. The position was created this year to foster communication between
Common Ground with… Sami George
Lutheran Campus Center, Student Ministry Intern Sami is a current senior studying environmental sciences at UW-Madison, and she has worked at the Lutheran Campus Ministry
Common Ground with… Suzy Bickley
Suzy Bickley, an activist and former educator, has lived in the Madison community since 1970 and been a member of the Raging Grannies of Madison
Common Ground with… Lisa Ujda
Lisa Ujda has lived in Madison for more than 15 years and has been an active member of the Wisconsin Women’s Network since 2018. Ujda,
Common Ground with… Bob Sorge, President and CEO of the Madison Community Foundation
Bob Sorge serves as the president and CEO of the Madison Community Foundation, which aims to support the community through philanthropy and donations. He’s been
Common Ground with… Hannah Spaul
As Director of Land Management at the Nature Conservancy in Madison, Hannah Spaul is responsible for the roughly 30,000 acres of land owned by the
Common Ground with…Kelly Krein, Madison poll worker
It’s election season, and it isn’t Kelly Krein’s first: as a poll worker for the city of Madison since 2009, she is well-versed in the
Common Ground with…Carrie Astin, owner of Sunne Boutique in Madison
Carrie Astin realized a dream when she opened Sunne (pronounced sunny) Boutique in September 2021. “When the pandemic hit, the boutique was something I had
