Allen Ruff speaks with historian, author, and social activist Max Elbaum about the legacies of the ’60s and ’70s. They “take a trip down memory lane” to apply the lessons of that era to our current political times. Max Elbaum has been involved in peace and anti-racist movements since joining Students for a Democratic Society […]
T.S. Banks on the intersection of poetry and activism
Madison-based poet and activist T.S. Banks’ work is in constant conversation with identity. Banks has navigated the space of being black, trans, queer, and disabled in the city of Madison, which is often times unsupportive of people with these intersectional identities. Banks splits his time between writing and working as a mental wellness advocate and […]
Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon: Women in Technology
*We’ll be in Room 302 at the library* At this event, we’ll be tackling the lack of information on Wikipedia about women in technology. Attendees will view a tutorial on how to contribute to Wikipedia, and we’ll have several experienced editors on-hand to answer questions and help with trouble-shooting. No experience is required! There are […]
Podcast: Carlos Eduardo Gacharná’s exit interview
For the past couple years, anyone even remotely engaged with the art world in Madison was bound to bump into artist, educator and activist Carlos Eduardo Gacharná at some point or another. Gacharná’s work harnesses techniques from glassblowing, neon, and ceramics with a beautiful fluidity and an uncanny grasp of texture. But he’s made just as […]
Jamala Rogers and the Resistance Movement Against Racism
How do we understand “White Nation” supremacism and the struggle against it in the current period? What has changed and what kind of organized movement will we need to resist and get beyond “Trumpism?” Today’s guest is the decades-long antiracist and gender equity activist Jamala Rogers, author of Ferguson is America: Roots of Rebellion—a chronicle of […]
Responding to Trump’s Executive Orders
In this three-part program, today’s theme focuses on responding to President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders and how they will effect citizens. First up, Shabnam Lotfi discusses Trump’s travel ban on seven predominantly Muslim countries. Lotfi is a University of Wisconsin Law School graduate who specializes exclusively in immigration law. Over the past few years, she […]
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