What is Juneteenth?
byIf you open your phone, you’ll see June 19 marked on your calendar as a U.S. holiday. It’s referred to as Juneteenth, Freedom Day or Jubilee Day. But what exactly are the origins behind this date?
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Support Black-Owned Businesses in Madison
byOne way (among many) to support Madison’s black community is to frequent black-owned businesses and services. We compiled a short list of some you should check out that have great eats, beauty products and services to use.
Talking and Reading About Race: 24 Anti-Racism Resources
byFor those who feel urged to get involved and/or educate themselves about racism, we created a short list of resources.
Six Running (and Walking) Trails to Try in Madison
byJune 3 is National Running Day! If you like to pound the pavement, here are some lovely options around the city to hit the ground running on.
Video: BRAVA is Here For You
byWe’re giving you an update on when our next issue, the July/August 2020 edition, will be out — and sending positive vibes your way!
Eight Creative Ways to Give Back in the Madison Community
byIf we’ve learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s how tightly integrated we are as a community. If you’re looking for ways to give back in response to the coronavirus, or otherwise, here are a few local organizations doubling down and adapting to support Madisonians.
Gofundme Fundraiser for Downtown Madison Businesses Reaches over $134K
byAfter this weekend’s events downtown, a Gofundme fundraiser was set up to assist with relief efforts for downtown Madison businesses that suffered damage during Saturday and Sunday night’s riots. According to local reports, 75 downtown businesses experienced some form of damage over the weekend.
Four Ways to Level Up Your Night In
byBusiness, shops and restaurants are slowly starting to reopen, but it’s a given that we’ll still be spending more time at home this summer. Here are some fun things to do.
The Madison Metropolitan School District Discusses 2020-21 School Year Plans
byAs the 2019-20 school year comes to a close, the Madison Metropolitan School District is setting its sights on what learning could look like in the fall.
What We’re Listening To Right Now
byRest your weary eyes and instead indulge in these hand-picked audiobooks, podcasts, music and comedy acts of brilliance.