Why Connecting With a Mentor is Important
byIt’s the mentors along the way who helped Margarita Avila build self-confidence and access resources.
LOCAL WOMEN
Lisa Peyton-Caire’s Sisterhood of Doing Good
byLisa Peyton-Caire reflects on the power women have to make a difference, passing on this call to action to her daughters, Amira and Alana.
Tackling Health Care Disparities
byHealth care organizations serving Madison’s nonwhite populations work to slowly dismantle systemic racism in health care settings — but acknowledge there is monumental work to be done.
Meet Madison’s Summer Olympians
byMadison’s Olympic hopefuls, as well as past and present Olympians, share what the summer Games experience has meant to them.
Celebrating Dynamic Mother-Daughter Teams
byWe talked to some dynamic mother-daughter teams to learn why their bonds are special and how their mutual support is rock-solid.
Lea Culver’s Journey From Burgers to Big Dreams
byLea Culver talks with us about her journey and her big dreams.
Alnisa Allgood on Changing the Conversation Around Nonprofits
byBy creating several socially-responsible companies and programs in Madison, Alnisa Allgood continues to elevate the voices and viewpoints of underrepresented groups in business and nonprofit boards.
A Face Behind The Funds
byWhen you get to know Angela R. Davis, development director at the Madison Community Foundation, it’s easy to form a quick rapport with her.
14 Black and Female-Owned Madison Businesses to Buy From This Valentine’s Day
bySupport these Black- and female-owned businesses in Madison this Valentine’s Day by shopping (and dining) local.
Head of the Table
byAmidst the global pandemic, the city’s female chefs continue to forge ahead with their own brand of innovative, exciting cuisine at some of the city’s beloved restaurants — and they remain hopeful for the future.