Prior to the American Revolution, why were more and more Africans joining the British military? In 1776 was the abolition of slavery all but inevitable in London? How does the longer history inform the present? Listen to this edition of A Public Affair to find out more!
Healing France
Ritt Deitz recently wrote the op-ed “Is France’s hidden wound beginning to heal?” for the Cap Times; he and Friday Buzz host Jonathan Zarov discuss racism in a multicultural society.
Dreaming of Racial Equality
Artist Jovita Hogan has been using her installation art pieces at city libraries to have conversations about racism. It’s all part of the city’s Justified Anger project.
"The Damnable Tiresome Burden of Racism"
The New Yorker’s Jelani Cobb reflects on his trip to Ferguson, Missouri.
MMSD Annual Report Update
How are we preparing Madison youth for life after high school? Are we giving equal access to opportunities for each student? What work is being conducted to combat racism in our schools? What is our three year plan for bridging the extraordinary disparities in academic success between white and black students? Check out this edition of A Public Affair with the Superintendent of MMSD to find out more!
Wisconsin Fails Children of Color
The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently ranked Wisconsin the worst state in the nation to raise an African-American child. The Monday Buzz talks to Nonet Sykes about the report, why Wisconsin ranks so poorly and what, if anything we can do about it.
