Terrence Adeyanju found an artful way out
Terrence Adeyanju remembers the first time art awakened something inside of him.
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Creating downtown murals highlighted Brooklyn Doby’s talents and her new profession
Doby was one of the artists chosen to turn State Street’s sea of plywood into murals that made both artistic and social statements.
Goodman Community Center educator grapples with inequality amid Black Lives Matter movement
At times, it’s mind-boggling to consider the things that have happened this year.
A Madison East High School sophomore’s new schedule has allowed time for reflection
In ways too complicated to describe in a short essay, it just wasn’t an average school year.
Meet Taryn, Madison Magazine’s newest blogger
Learn more about this Madisonian who will write about all things fashion, fitness, beauty and more on madisonmagazine.com.
A new running record is set on the Ice Age Trail
On June 22, Coree Woltering shaved about five hours from Weiss’ time, finishing in 21 days, 13 hours and 35 minutes.
Jack E. Daniels III is the man with the plan for Madison College's future
The soon-to-open Goodman South Campus is an example of his success, but that only scratches the surface.
Natasha Sichula is working to erase a stigma
Edgewood College senior has started an organization aimed at tackling ‘period poverty.’
At just 21, Rodney Lambright II is already a successful cartoonist
This young cartoonist and animator who aspires to relate stories through his art, already has a good tale to tell.
Hip-hop dance teacher Daniel “Kooy” Buie is in demand
Daniel “Kooy” Buie gleans happiness from hip-hop dance, and he’s passing that passion on to his students.
Rosa Thompson helps young black girls recognize their potential
Rosa Thompson, an advanced learning teacher leader in the Madison Metropolitan School District, is using her experiences to help young black girls navigate life.
Levingston is living an infamous life
This new year is going to be a very big one for Sagashus Levingston, founder of Infamous Mothers. A for-profit startup, Infamous Mothers aims to redesign modern American workplaces into high-functioning and highly successful organizations where everyone can realize their potential.
Person of the Year 2014: A kid at the crossroads
Meet Daishon Boyd, a smart and thriving high school freshman who's beating the odds.
Help comes knocking in the Allied Dunn's Marsh neighborhood
Community Health Workers in training go to the homes of neighbors and offer assistance in any way they can.
Hanah Jon Taylor is a champion for Madison jazz
Taylor has a vision for a jazz venue he won’t compromise even if it has put him on an ongoing search for a place that can offer patrons excellent music, comfortable seating, a full bar and tasty food.
Madison’s Isaac Scott is a photographer now
Seven of Isaac Scott's breathtaking black and white images taken at protests in Philadelphia are spread across 14 pages in the June 22 issue of The New Yorker magazine, which includes other stories related to George Floyd and social justice.
A window into Madison
A former reporter's experiences covering race issues in Madison.
Baker behind Curtis & Cake gives meaning to a piece of cake
Small-batch cakery has a Southern influence.
Best of Madison Business 2020: Difference makes a difference
Madison Magazine’s Best of Madison Business celebrates 20 years of recognizing extraordinary business leaders.
Madison's own star gazer
Eric Wilcots, a professor in the department of astronomy at the University of Wisconsin–Madison who has been on campus for more than two decades, wants to do both research—he studies the evolution of galaxies—and share his lifelong passion for astronomy with students and the public.
Meet Rev. Marcus Allen, the young pastor who leads the 108-year-old Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Mt. Zion Baptist Church — the largest black congregation in Madison with 500 members — celebrates 108 years this month.
Using her voice to help local businesses in their recruiting efforts
A professional coach with a diverse background — from a career in finance to a stint as a recording artist — shares how she incorporates her experience as a person of color in helping local businesses in their recruiting efforts.
Active disruption: A Q&A with Brandi Grayson
Young, Gifted and Black co-founder talks about the work she’s doing to move Madison forward.
A big move for UMOJA magazine's Ms. Milele
The founder of UMOJA magazine steps down from her longtime role as editor but stays committed to supporting black stories.
Cycling with America’s first black sports hero
Michael Kranish’s book “The World’s Fastest Man: The Extraordinary Life of Cyclist Major Taylor, America’s First Black Sports Hero" is about cycling and about race relations at an earlier time in the United States.
A local duo helps African American youth
They created “Club Today Not Tomorrow,” or “Club TNT,” based on the idea that if young people make the right decisions today, they won’t deal with the consequences of risky behaviors tomorrow.
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