Unearthing the History of Madison’s First Black Residents
In her new book, Muriel Simms doesn’t just piece together her own family history; she gives voice to the black men & women who began arriving in Madison as far back as the 1840s.
Life Lessons
We asked three local women to share their life lessons, often learned through their own personal crucible.
Light Up Your Holidays
Holiday lights are the perfect thing to brighten winter spirits. Decked-out fire trucks parade through streets, Santa waves hello and trees are lit.
RAVES & FAVES 2018
The annual BRAVA Raves & Faves is a gal’s guide to Madison’s best locally-owned businesses. Curated by BRAVA readers, for BRAVA readers.
Living Words
Like the phrase “My life is an open book,” Real Life Library is a library in real life. The “books” are the storytellers and their “readers” are the interactive participants.
Healing Warriors with a Song
Local songwriter Shawndell Marks helps put female veterans’ stories to music.
Stories That Need to Be Told
This November, Marie Justice will direct “Infamous Mothers,” a play based on the powerful book by Madison social entrepreneur and educator Sagashus Levingston.
Empowering Democracy
In 2020 we will celebrate 100 years since the women’s suffrage movement, which led to the passage of the 19th Amendment. After the vote was secured, the suffrage movement turned into the League of Women Voters.
Shiny and Bright
Metal roofs come in shingle or standing seam options and are available in an array of colors. You can even get the look of copper at a fraction of the price.
Sprouting Unity
What began as a botanical exhibition at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art has flourished into the Civic Exchange Society, a collaborative artistic venture between key entities based in Dane County.
Fun on a Stick
A little of this, a glob of that…Get ready to make one of most trending sweet treats! And for those that don’t like following exact measurements, you are going to LOVE this recipe.
Building From Within
Creating a self-sustaining model for black business owners is the goal for Madison Alliance for Black Economic Empowerment (MABEE) founder Eric Upchurch II.
Hear, See, Do
Each of us learns and understands the world around us in different ways, according to Vida Groman, a Madison counselor and expert in Perceptual Thinking Patterns, a model developed by educational psychologist Dawna Markova.
Curtis & Cake’s Best of Both Worlds Pie Crust
With so many delicious pie filling options available right now, the trickiest part is often creating the perfect pie crust to complement them.
THRIVE Career Workshops | 2019
Join BRAVA for this action-oriented professional development workshop series in 2019. Gain immediate skills and outcome strategies that will create more fulfillment, effectiveness and success in your career–and your life.
Inclusive Breast Cancer Treatment
The minute after a breast cancer diagnosis, “normal” doesn’t exist. In the midst of swirling emotions, women have to make quick decisions with long-lasting implications.
Teller of Tales
Throughout her life, Jen Rubin was greatly influenced by close family and friends for all their community building in whatever form—including storytelling.
