Last Friday, on Juneteenth evening, protesters marched to the Dane County Jail to celebrate the freedom of thirteen inmates who were unable to post bail. The march was organized by the local Free the 350 Bail Fund, which seeks to prioritize bailing out Black people incarcerated in the Dane County Jail. Earlier this evening, WORT […]
Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus calls for special session
Wisconsin’s Black Legislative Caucus is pushing for Governor Evers to call a special session to address several pieces of legislation that would reform the state’s police forces. The caucus wants Evers to hold the session tomorrow, June 19th. June 19th, also known as Juneteenth, is the annual celebration of the freeing of the last of […]
What’s the Word: Juneteenth
This Friday is Juneteenth, an important holiday that until this year may not have always gotten the attention it deserves. This week on “What’s the Word,” Adam Schuster explores the history of the Juneteenth celebration, as well as the continued efforts to fight for freedoms that the holiday’s origins promised, but that many say still […]
How Youth Experience Racial Injustice
Today as we observe Juneteenth and celebrate the freedom of all people in the United States, Ali hosts a critical conversation about ongoing racial injustice and the impact of intolerance and discrimination on young people. Together with guest Jeff Spitzer-Resnick, she takes a close look at the racial dynamics in our public schools, particularly through […]
