Kao Lee Yang (MPA, N&PP ‘24) created a Twitter account in January 2022 to highlight Hmong academic excellence in the biological sciences, creating a “positive outcome” from a difficult situation. In October, 2021, Yang posted …
UW’s Gloria Ladson-Billings receives top honor from Horace Mann League
UW–Madison’s Gloria Ladson-Billings received another major honor today when the Horace Mann League presented her with its 2022 Outstanding Public Educator Award. The Horace Mann League, which is marking its 100th year of existence, recognized …
Beyond Black Girl Magic: Normalizing and Centering Black Women’s Mental Health
In recognition of Black History Month, UHS Mental Health Services will host a panel discussion on Monday, February 28 at 6 p.m. This event will be held via Zoom. The “Beyond Black Girl Magic: Normalizing …
Annual ‘Moonshine’ performance and masterclass coming Feb. 25
The free Moonshine event is a celebration of Black History Month, with live music, contemporary theater and dance performances that includes West African, Afro-Caribbean Dancehall, and hip-hop dance forms.
AFRICaide International Women’s Day event
The 9th annual International Women’s Day event will be held on March 5 as a virtual event with an in-person reception and Global Marketplace to follow. Register now to receive the Zoom meeting link via email …
‘Indigenous Perspectives’ exhibition features art by UW alumni, students, faculty
An new exhibition at Memorial Union features a collection of artworks created by Indigenous UW–Madison alumni, students, and faculty from the School of Education’s Art Department. Titled “Madison Alumni: A Legacy of Indigenous Perspectives” and …
Costume designer Ruth E. Carter to provide Black History Month keynote
Legendary costume designer Ruth E. Carter will provide the Black History Month keynote address in a special event on Sunday, Feb. 27 in Union South.
Black faculty and staff share ‘What Black History Month Means to Me’
Black faculty and staff at UW–Madison reflect on their personal connection to Black History Month and why it’s important in their lives and their work.
Photos: Divine Nine stroll wows crowd at Kohl Center
Members of UW–Madison Divine Nine fraternities and sororities perform a stroll on court during halftime of a men’s basketball game between the Badgers and Rutgers at the Kohl Center on Feb. 12.
Photos: Soul Talk event features good eating and vigorous discussion
Soul Talk, a UW–Madison Black History month event, featured plenty of good eating and vigorous discussion. A soul food dinner was followed by an interactive talk about social justice and Black representation in the media …
Registration open for virtual MSAN Institute racial equity training for educators
The MSAN Institute is a virtual two-day learning opportunity dedicated to growing our understanding of current research and district practices that increase racial equity in schools.
‘We the Vision’: The Black Voice 50th anniversary documentary to premier at Marquee Cinema
The Black Voice documentary “We the Vision” will premier Feb. 22 at the Marquee Cinema with a free screening followed by a discussion and reception.
First Wave: Hip-Hop’s next generation speaks through academics, arts and activism
As a First Wave scholar, Corina Robinson works in the artistic mediums of poetry and spoken word. Robinson continues to create change, art, and communal spaces for Black and brown voices in Madison.
Collaborative ‘Mapping Dejope’ project will create digital story map of our shared environment
Kasey Keeler, Assistant Professor of Civil Society & Community Studies and American Indian Studies, is leading an interdisciplinary community-engaged project, “Mapping Dejope: Indigenous Histories and Presence in Madison,” which will collect histories from UW and …
First annual Indigenous Student and Professional Community career event coming March 5
Registration is open for the first annual UW–Madison Indigenous Student & Professional Community Spring 2022 Career Event. Hosted by Academic Coaching and Tutoring Services (ACTS), this event is intended to promote community, mentorship and professional …
Coming Together of Peoples Conference 2022 to examine Tribal Supreme Court Project
The Indigenous Law Student Association will host the 36th annual Coming Together of Peoples Conference from March 3–5 exploring the theme “Past, Present, and Future: The 20 Years of the Tribal Supreme Court Project.” The …
‘Diversity is Disruption’ — Louis Macias takes on new role as Chief Diversity Officer for CALS
Division of the Arts to host Judy Frater as the Spring 2022 Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of the Arts (presenter) welcomes Judy Frater as the spring 2022 interdisciplinary artist-in-residence. Judy Frater is a curator, author and school director who lived in the Kutch region in Northwest …
Badger basketball teams celebrate Black History Month, honor Virgil Abloh with special edition shirts
As part of their celebration of Black History Month, the University of Wisconsin men’s and women’s basketball teams will wear shirts designed by the late UW alum Virgil Abloh, the fashion designer behind the Off-White brand.
UW’s Christy Clark-Pujara discusses impact of upcoming Center for Black Excellence and Culture
Christy Clark-Pujara, a tenured professor in the UW-Madison Department of Afro-American Studies, said the center can do a great job attracting Black professionals to the city and keeping those who are already here. “It can …