Last night, during a nearly nine hour meeting, the Madison City Council voted for two major measures to create civilian oversight of the Madison Police Department. Many Madison residents spoke up at the virtual City Council meeting, showing their support the long-awaited measures to bring more accountability and transparency. Urban Triage founder Brandi Grayson challenged members […]
After fatal car shooting, Mayor says city will prioritize violence red...
In a pre-taped video address today, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced that the city will be prioritizing support for public health workers and violence reduction programs in the next city budget. “Because of steep revenue losses due to the coronavirus, the city faces a $21 million shortfall in our 2021 budget. We will not be able […]
Roundtable: Reforming the MPD and Alternatives to Policing
The growing movement to defund the police and nationwide demands for police accountability have a history in Madison as well. Today, Allen hosts a roundtable discussion about local police practices, ongoing efforts to reform the MPD, and alternatives to policing with Brandi Grayson of Urban Triage, alder Rebecca Kemble from the Madison Common Council, and […]
Community Healing as Protests Ongoing
During last night’s protest, attendees stood in silence for eight minutes to mourn the death of George Floyd. They congregated on the steps of the capitol building, and set up a memorial to multiple victims of police violence at the center of the protest. The protest flipped between solemn memorials, an open mic night for […]
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 […]
Local Activist Raises Money to Help Black Women Avoid Eviction
Eviction and the fear of eviction affect thousands of Dane County residents every year. Certain populations, like black women with children, are especially vulnerable. One community activist is using a crowdfunding campaign to help Madisonians stay in their homes. Brandi Grayson has raised $15,000 over the past year to help black women avoid eviction or […]
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