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WI State Journal: Bold plans, extraordinary giving are forging a new South Madison
Madison has never seen anything like this. Ambitious initiatives happening at once promise to raise the South Side and the Black and brown experience in a city notorious for racial disparities and inequity.
Rising tide on the south side: Leaders have big plans for neighborhood revival
From the Capital Times, by Nicholas Garton: A strong and united group is seeking to return south Madison to its place as the epicenter of Black and brown culture in Madison, provide resources for future generations to thrive, and change the narrative about what it means to be a person of color in Madison.
Accelerator program director aims to ‘unapologetically’ elevate Madison’s Black businesses
Nichole Crust, gBETA Urban League director, “I love that in this role I can unapologetically support Black-owned businesses,” Crust says.
Ascendium Provided $250,000 Grant to Expand ULGM Career Academies
Ascendium announced a $250,000 grant that will help expand and enhance career academies in high demand fields such as CDL drivers, solar installers, and more.
HNGnews.com: McFarland Middle School students earn Outstanding Young Person award
Madeline Westberg | HGNnews.com: Seven students from McFarland’s Indian Mound Middle School were recently honored by the Urban League for their academic work and community-mindedness.
