On May 14, 2002, eighteen-year-old Payton Gendron walked into a supermarket in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Buffalo, New York and opened fire. He killed ten people and wounded three […]
Gun Violence in America by the Numbers
According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been 12,757 gun-related deaths in the United States so far in 2021. Those numbers include over 7 thousand suicides, 600 officer-involved shootings, […]
‘Roadmap’ to Prevent Violence Released by Madison, Dane Co...
Photo by Paul Hermann Today, local leaders unveiled a 5-year plan to reduce violence in the city of Madison and Dane County. They say the plan will use a public […]
#BlackFuturesMatter: Gun Violence and Remembering Anisa Scott
Today’s show is dedicated to Anisa Scott, the Madison eleven-year-old whose life was taken much too soon by gun violence. First, Wednesday host Ali Muldrow commemorates Anisa’s life with Reverend […]
Community leaders voice frustration with city inaction
According to the Madison Police Department, 2020 has had a reported 143 shots-fired incidents so far, an 88% increase from the same period last year. Madison community leaders and activists […]
Gov. Evers Calls Special Session for Gun Violence Prevention
When a governor calls a special legislative session, it means they want lawmakers to address issues of pressing importance that can’t wait for a regular session. Governor Evers called his […]