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Richard Davis

Legendary Bassist Retires from UW, Continues the Diversity Work that is Music to His Soul

Posted on July 9, 2025

UW-Madison School of Music faculty member and legendary bassist Richard Davis retired from the university last spring after 39 years. His impact on many music students here was profound. But his quiet and steady impact on Madison’s racial …

Posted in News & Announcements, Top Stories, UncategorizedTagged Diversity, Institutes on Healing Racism, OVPCDO, Richard Davis

Passing The Mic: 9th Annual Hip Hop Arts Festival

Posted on July 9, 2025

Presented by the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) and Wisconsin Book Festival in honor of John “Vietnam” Nguyen  Location for All Events: Promenade Hall, Overture Centers for the Arts October 17–19 Featuring Gil Scott-Heron’s Daughter …

Posted in Top Stories, UncategorizedTagged arts, Diversity, First Wave, OMAI, Passing the Mic, Richard Davis

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