Protesters marched Tuesday night and Wednesday morning to protest the arrest of Yeshua Musa and demand his release from the Dane County Jail. Musa, whose legal name is Devonere Johnson, has been a frequent organizer and participant in Madison’s Black Lives Matter demonstrations against systemic injustice. Protesters gathered a few blocks from the Dane County […]
Audio from the Scene: State Senator Tim Carpenter Attacked During Prot...
Madison Black Lives Matter protesters believe that local police, as well as white supremacists, may be using media coverage of local protests, particularly videos and photos, in order to identify protesters. This has led protesters to vehemently discourage media coverage of recent protests and interactions. WORT’s news team has worked to be a regular presence […]
Youth protesters take the lead
On Friday night, protesters assembled downtown to celebrate the life of Breonna Taylor and to speak out against police violence against black men and women. Taylor, who was murdered by a Louisville police officer, would have been 27 on Friday. After a few brief words, organizers announced that the event would be an evening of […]
“We Been Not Breathin'”: Doulas demand change
Black babies in Wisconsin die at a comparative rate that’s higher than any other state. And nationally, Black mothers die in childbirth at a rate that’s three times greater than that of white mothers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most of those deaths are preventable. Those racial inequities for women and […]
Protests continue Monday in downtown Madison
Protests over the murder of George Floyd and police brutality against black lives continued Monday. A demonstration organized by Freedom, Inc gathered at noon on Monday outside of the Dane County Jail. After a press conference, the action proceeded up to the intersection of John Nolen and North Shore Drive, where the procession came to […]
Meanwhile, our volunteers record from home…
As the station remains closed to volunteers, our dedicated programmers are working from home to put together fresh news and music, using a variety of mics, recorders, sound editing software, and sound insulation. Are you a WORT volunteer recording from home? Email socialmedia@wortfm.org with a photo […]
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