(WORT) — The shoe repair business isn’t what it use to be. But Madison’s Park Street Shoe Repair is still thriving, partly because of the vital social function that it serves to the neighborhood.
Helena White filed this report.
Madison’s New Worker Co-op Initiative
(WORT) — The City of Madison’s 2016 budget includes new funds for developing cooperatives in Madison. Alder Rebecca Kemble has the details on this new initiative and joins Harry Richardson and Helena White at the WORT Studios.
Madison’s First African-American Teacher
(WORT) — In 1962, Bernard became the first African American to be hired by the Madison Metropolitan School District. Rich with details about life in the segregated south and the prejudiced north, this three-part-series takes a personal look at the entrenched history of racism in the United States.
Rev. Everett Mitchell Running for Judge (Interview)
(WORT) — Reverend Everett Mitchell is running to replace retiring Dane County Circuit Court Judge Amy Smith. The newly announced candidate joins Helena White in the WORT studios.
Chinae Williamson’s Story: Meet the Williamsons
In order to take a closer look at how disparities affect African-American families on a personal basis, we are starting a new series that takes an in-depth look at the life of Chinae Williamson, a single mother who lives in the Darbo Drive neighborhood.
Limburger’s Last Stand
MADISON (WORT) — The Chalet Cheese Coop in Monroe is the last remaining cheesemaker in the country still producing Limburger Cheese. Helena White reports.
