Madison was one of hundreds of communities across the US to celebrate Juneteenth over the weekend. And while the holiday isn’t new, it’s still an uphill battle to get it […]
Shining a Light on Missing & Murdered Black Women
According to the National Crime Information Center, 268,884 girls and women were reported missing in the United States in 2020. More than 34% percent of those reported missing were Black, […]
State task force releases recommendations on police reform
Four months into Wisconsin’s legislative session, and more than half a year after its initial inception, Wisconsin’s bipartisan task force on racial disparities is floating overhauls to police use of […]
Despite recent controversy, state racial disparities task force pushes...
Last week, state Rep. Jim Steineke – a Republican from Kaukauna – drew criticism after an email surfaced where he referred to his position as the co-chair on a racial […]
Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Gears Up for New Session
On December 2nd, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus elected Assembly District 77 Representative Shelia Stubbs as caucus chair. Stubbs, who represents Madison’s south side, now becomes the first chair from […]
Celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday with WORT
This Monday, January 18th, WORT will feature two special broadcasts honoring the life and work of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In addition to related talk programming throughout the […]
