Monona considering second diversity contract in response to 2020 detainment of Black man

The Monona City Council on Monday will consider approving a second contract for diversity, equity and inclusion consulting in response to the brief June 2020 police detainment of a Black man that no one, including the man detained, has formally alleged was related to his race.

The City Council in the 89% white Madison suburb on Dec. 6 gave initial approval to the contract with Madison-based Nehemiah Community Development Corp. It offers staff training on, among other things, “learning to connect historical themes with current events”; “cultural engagement sessions”; professional development and strategic planning services; and “executive coaching sessions” with Nehemiah president and founder Alex Gee....

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Editor Notes: It may be time for every community to update their diversity training. Proactive vs. Reactive???