Center for Black Excellence in Madison will celebrate Black culture in Wisconsin

Wisconsin shouldn’t and needn’t be the worst state in America for Black people to live. Milwaukee, and Madison, shouldn’t and needn’t be the worst cities in America for Black people to live.

Our national reputation, based on statistical data showing racial disparities in education, criminal justice and income is limiting our ability to attract and retain talent and grow our economy; in addition to being morally wrong. It’s destructive. It’s embarrassing. And it’s often met with the response/question, “What can I do?” The implication is that the problem is too big and thus the answer is “nothing.”...
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