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Dr. Laurie Carter, the first Black president of Lawrence University, was the keynote speaker at the 42nd annual State of Wisconsin Tribute and Ceremony honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. held at the state Capitol rotunda on Monday, Jan. 16. Carola Gaines and Pardeep Singh Kaleka were honored with 2023 State of Wisconsin MLK Heritage Awards.

“I pray the community is pleased with my years of service," Gaines said. "I feel my purpose on earth is to be a servant-leader and I try every day to persevere and to be dedicated, passionate, and to uplift our people and committed to being a part of transformational change as Dr. King was.”

"Let Justice Rule": 42nd annual State of Wisconsin Tribute and Ceremony honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “On this MLK Day, it is important to serve, yet we must go deeper than a day of service. Dr. King said, ‘One of the great tragedies of life is that men seldom bridge the gulf between practice and profession, between doing and saying,'" said Dr. Laurie Carter, the keynote speaker at the 42nd annu...

Working with a diversity of people and perspectives at MICAH (Milwaukee Inner-City Congregations Allied for Hope) and in U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore’s 4th Congressional District Office gave Donna Ross insight into how common causes can bring residents from across Milwaukee together. Madison365's Isaac Trussoni reports on her campaign for District 9 Milwaukee alder.

Economic development, safety are key issues for Donna Ross in her District 9 Milwaukee alder campaign After spending the last 23 years in Milwaukee’s 9th District while raising two sons and being active in the community, Donna Ross is ready to do her part to give back to her community by running for alderperson. “My first family supporting employment in Milwaukee was with Milwaukee Inner-City C

“I found myself complaining about something being done,” said Dwain Berry, who is running for the 9th District alderman position in Milwaukee “One day, something spoke to me and said, ‘You know, you’re sitting there complaining, why don’t you take your experience and go try to do something about it?’ I think what has happened is we’ve been too comfortable. We’ve gotten used to hearing about this violence and nobody’s really doing anything about this. I decided at that time that I wasn’t going to be silent. I was going to shake up some things and I was going to start holding some people accountable.”

"It's not about politics. It's about people.” Dwain Berry looks to represent Milwaukee's 9th District as alderperson At the age of 16, Dwain Berry was already working in Milwaukee as a youth organizer fighting for civil rights, especially the right to fair housing. In 2023, Berry will be organizing his efforts around the community again by running for the 9th District Alderman position in Milwaukee. As someone who

Nationally known comedians and actors DL Hughley, J Anthony Brown and Danny Green will help Madison's Aaron Perry, founder of Rebalanced-life Wellness Association, host a physical activity and nutrition kickoff program with the goal of empowering Black men to get healthy this year.

“We want to give guys that opportunity to be here for their families in the future," Perry tells Madison365. "One thing that Black men are forgetting to do is self-care."

""Black men's health is in a clear crisis." “We’re Off to a Good Start” Black men's health empowerment kickoff set for Jan. 21 At the beginning of every year, when everybody in the United States is making their New Year's resolutions, Aaron Perry and the organization that he founded, Rebalanced-life Wellness Association, hosts “We’re Off to a Good Start,” a physical activity and nutrition kickoff program with the goal...

“Following my departure from the State Legislature, the outpouring of encouragement to continue to serve the residents of Wisconsin has been both valuable and overwhelming. After much reflection, prayer, and counsel, I am honored to bring my passion and experience to the 1st Aldermanic District race," Bowen said.

State Rep. David Bowen announces bid for Milwaukee Common Council Outgoing State Rep. David Bowen announced Wednesday that he has entered the race for Milwaukee’s first aldermanic district. "Serving honorably in public office has been one of the highest honors in my life," Bowen said in a statement. "Following my departure from the State Legislature, the outpou

Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris, who was arguably best known for one of the most iconic plays in NFL history — dubbed the “Immaculate Reception” — has died at the age of 72, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Franco Harris, known for 'Immaculate Reception,' dead at age 72 By Homero De La Fuente, CNN (CNN) -- Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris, who was arguably best known for one of the most iconic plays in NFL history -- dubbed the "Immaculate Reception" -- has died at the age of 72, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday. Harris died overnight

Madison-based writer Deshawn McKinney’s book of poetry called “forgive me father” is riveting. The poems explore the themes of masculinity, alcohol addiction, and the potential for forgiveness. In this episode of Black Oxygen, Deshawn discusses vulnerability, forgiveness, family, the need to create spaces where people can feel like they belong and so much more. Born and raised in Milwaukee, now living in Madison, DeShawn encourages us to see beyond our bubbles and says that good public discourse can help shatter our bubbles.

Black Oxygen: On forgiveness with Deshawn McKinney Madison-based writer Deshawn McKinney’s book of poetry called “forgive me father” is riveting. The poems explore the themes of masculinity, alcohol addiction, and the potential for forgiveness. In this episode of Black Oxygen, Deshawn discusses vulnerability, forgiveness, family, the need to c...

World Cup winner Patrick Vieira, now one of the up-and-coming modern managers emerging in the Premier League, discusses his pride for his Senegalese roots and his frustration at the lack of diversity at the top of football:

Patrick Vieira celebrates his African identity while criticizing football's lack of diversity in management By Alasdair Howorth, Darren Lewis and Zayn Nabbi, CNN (CNN) -- For many, the name Patrick Vieira brings to mind one of the most dominant midfielders in English Premier League history. For others, it conjures an image of a player at the heart of a French national side that won the 1998 World Cup

Brown County United Way Chief Operating Officer Rashad Cobb will moderate a panel discusison titled "Purposeful Policing" on Monday, October 11, the first day of the Wisconsin Leadership Summit.

Registration is open now at WisconsinLeadershipSummit.com.

Rashad Cobb serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the Brown County United Way. In this newly created role he is responsible for working closely with the President & CEO to further implement the organization’s strategic plan, provide management of the organization’s day to day operations, and interact with agency volunteers while building and maintaining relationships with community stakeholders, donors, and the general public.

Joining Rashad on the panel are:

- Alfonso Morales, Chief of Police, City of Fitchburg
- Sean Lowe, Product & Sales Consultant, Northwestern Mutual, and Alderman, City of Wauwatosa
- Kalvin Barrett, Sheriff, Dane County
- Corey Saffold, Director of Crisis Management, Verona Area School District

The Wisconsin Leadership Summit is the state's premier professional development, networking and community-building event for people of color. It will take place October 10 and 11 at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club.

Details and registration:

What does purposeful policing look like? Let's talk about it at the Wisconsin Leadership Summit Brown County United Way Chief Operating Officer Rashad Cobb will moderate a panel discusison titled "Purposeful Policing" on Monday, October 11, the first day of the Wisconsin Leadership Summit. Registration is open now at WisconsinLeadershipSummit.com. Rashad Cobb serves as the Chief Operatin

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It's time again: here are Wisconsin's 46 Most Influential Latino Leaders! This whole week, we'll get to know leaders from our Latino communities in business, government, education, the nonprofist sector and more. Today: a business owner, a reporter, a librarian, a DEI leader and more.

Wisconsin's 46 Most Influential Latino Leaders 2022, Part 1 This is the first of a five-part series. Every year since our founding in 2015, we have recognized Wisconsin’s most influential Black and Latino leaders, and we are very proud now to also begin to recognize Indigenous and Asian American leaders. These lists have become the most anticipated thing

Who's your Social Justice Leader of the Year? The finalists are:
- State Rep. Francesca Hong
- Peace Alliance for Change CEO Tracy Dent
- Why Race Matters host Angela Fitzgerald
- Voces de le Frontera Exec. Director Christine Neumann Ortiz
- Alliance for Justice Chair Larry Littlegeorge
- BLOC Exec. Director Angela Lang
- Urban Triage CEO Brandi Grayson

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Sad news tonight:

TMZ: Coolio dead at 59 Rapper Coolio has died at the age of 59, online news outlet TMZ reported Wednesday evening. TMZ reports that longtime manger Jarez confirmed the death earlier Wednesday. Cardiac arrest is the suspected cause, but has not been confirmed. Coolio, born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., was a staple of the LA

“Family Reunion” is the theme of the fifth annual Wisconsin Leadership Summit. While some may think it’s odd to give that name to a professional development conference, it feels right, says 365 Media CEO Henry Sanders. Here's why:

It's time for a family reunion. And you're invited. A few weeks ago, I sat in a box along the side of the beautiful Overture Hall. I listened as Madison’s own Michael Johnson, Jr., known on stage as MKE, the R&B stars After 7, and the iconic Gladys Knight brought the house down. The hall was filled with joy, literally thousands of people coming t

Reminiscent of all the positives of the former Milwaukee Afro Fest, the 2022 Black Milwaukee Arts Festival was heavy on the wide spectrum of the arts in Black culture. Rukiya Swan was there:

Black Milwaukee Arts Fest captures essence of city's arts community Reminiscent of all the positives of the former Milwaukee Afro Fest, the 2022 Black Milwaukee Arts Festival was heavy on the wide spectrum of the arts in black culture. A handful of Milwaukee-based visual artists were featured, as well as craftsmen/women selling a variety of handmade oils, candles, i

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Four current, former Louisville police officers arrested, federally charged in Breonna Taylor's death Originally Published: 04 AUG 22 11:22 ETBy Sonia Moghe and Hanna Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) -- Four current and former Louisville Metro Police Department officers involved in the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor's home were arrested on Thursday and charged with civil rights offenses, unlawful conspiracies,

Natasha Fuller said she was walking along an alleyway in Appleton Friday afternoon when Steven Huss, 54, got out of his truck to confront her for being in his way. When she began recording, he grabbed her braids, threw her to the ground, punched her repeatedly and stole her phone. He remains in the Outagamie County Jail as of Monday.

Appleton man arrested in assault of Black woman An Appleton man is in custody after an unprovoked attack against a Black woman Friday afternoon, some of which the victim caught on video. Police say Steven Huss, 54, turned himself in and was arrested Friday evening for misdemeanor battery and robbery with use of force. Natasha Fuller, 22, sa

Nelson, who's lingered in fourth place in the crowded Democratic primary for US Senate, called Barnes "a good man, a good progressive."

Nelson drops out of Senate race, backs Mandela Barnes Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson has suspended his campaign in the Democratic Primary for US Senate and endorsed frontrunner Mandela Barnes for the nomination. The winner of the August 9 primary will face incumbent Ron Johnson in November. Nelson made the announcement in a video posted to

Naod Fessahaye, a rising senior at Dominican High School in Whitefish Bay, is a three-sport athlete, National Honor Society scholar and a soon-to-be Eagle Scout. And today he is headed to DC to represent Wisconsin at Boys Nation.

Naod Fessahaye of Brown Deer to represent Wisconsin at Boys Nation Naod Fessahaye, a rising senior at Dominican High School in Whitefish Bay, is headed to Washington, DC, today to represent Wisconsin at Boys Nation, a leadership and civic education program of the American Legion. Fessahaye represented high school at Badger Boys State last month. At Boys State, p

Alex Booker, owner of Booker Botanicals and a Farmer Education Manager at Badger Rock Middle School, is second generation born and raised right here in Madison, Wisconsin. He grew up on the east side and started his gardening and farming journey while attending the East Madison Community Center as a child. In this episode of Black Oxygen, Alex discusses his grandparents journey to Wisconsin, his vision for Booker Botanicals, the the importance of Black folks reconnecting with nature, mental health and much more.

Black Oxygen: Alex Booker, Booker Botanicals Alex Booker, owner of Booker Botanicals and a Farmer Education Manager at Badger Rock Middle School, is second generation born and raised right here in Madison, Wisconsin. He grew up on the east side and started his gardening and farming journey while attending the East Madison Community Center as

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday barred the use of most ballot drop boxes and ruled that no one can return a ballot in person on behalf of another voter — dealing a blow to Democrats ahead of crucial contests in this perennial battleground state.

Wisconsin Supreme Court prohibits use of most ballot drop boxes By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday barred the use of most ballot drop boxes and ruled that no one can return a ballot in person on behalf of another voter -- dealing a blow to Democrats ahead of crucial contests in this perennial battleground state. Voting r

BIG NEWS! The Wisconsin Leadership Summit presented by UW Credit Union is back in person this October! Join us for the family reunion at the Madison Concourse Hotel:

Wisconsin Leadership Summit returns in-person in Madison October 10-11 The 2022 Wisconsin Leadership Summit will take place October 10 and 11 at the Madison Concourse Hotel, organizers announced today. The conference, hosted by 365 Media Foundation and presented by UW Credit Union, is Wisconsin’s premier professional development, networking and community-building ev

Robert E. Crimo drove to Madison on Monday following the Illinois shooting, saw a “celebration that was occurring” there, and “contemplated using the firearm he had in his vehicle to commit another shooting in Madison,” a spokesperson for authorities in Illinois’ Lake County told reporters after the hearing.

Highland Park suspect admitted to firing on parade crowd, and contemplated attack in Madison, officials say By Travis Caldwell and Jason Hanna, CNN (CNN) -- [Breaking news update, published at 12:17 p.m. ET] The man detained in Monday's deadly shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Illinois will be held without bond, a judge in Illinois' Lake County said in a hearing Wednesday morning. Suspect Robe