Kelly Harms’ Teen Book Picks
byLocal author Kelly Harms shares her favorite books for teens—and adults with BRAVA Magazine.
LOCAL WOMEN
Amy Gilman Leads the Chazen Forward
byAmy Gilman didn’t originally plan on a career in the museum field, but her studies eventually took her here, to the Chazen Museum of Art.
Local Voices Network Gets People Talking
byThe Local Voices Network aims to get to the bottom of how people think on a wide variety of topics by recording conversations and compiling the findings.
Susan Gloss Recommends Books About Artists
bySusan Gloss’ novel “The Curiosities” offers a fascinating look at what motivates, challenges and sustains artists throughout their careers.
Four Stories of Thriving as an Immigrant in Madison
byRead the stories of four immigrant women in Madison who have become steeped in the American way, while retaining and sharing the rich cultural fabrics of their countries of origin.
Meet THRIVE Keynote Speaker Dina Nina Martinez
byA comedian and entrepreneur, Dina Nina Martinez works to build connections and community through humor, and teaches others how to refine their comedic skills.
Patti Batt Rocks Parkinson’s Patients’ World
byPatti Batt is a trainer at Hybrid Athletic Club in Fitchburg for Rock Steady Boxing, a high intensity exercise program for people with Parkinson’s disease.
Darcy Luoma Faced Devastating Trauma—and Emerged Stronger
byRead her inspiring journey in BRAVA’s upcoming Exclusive May cover story In 2016, beloved Madison life coach Darcy Luoma’s world was rocked to its…
Governor’s Plan Would Boost Doula Pay
byIn February, Gov. Tony Evers introduced his state budget, including an initiative called Healthy Women, Healthy Babies, which would provide funding for doulas to serve women of color as part of a wider effort to support black infant and maternal health.
Ms. Milele Retires from UMOJA
byAfter nearly 30 years at the helm, Milele Chikasa Anana, 85, retired as UMOJA’s publisher in November and sold the magazine to the Urban League of Greater Madison.
