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Racism confirmed in Wausau and Mexican Independence Day celebration returns

An investigation has confirmed racist and homophobic discrimination by a teacher at Wausau East. Plus, Milwaukee's Mexican independence day celebration returns and we have dispatches from Africa Fest and Pride Festival.

Entrepreneurship in food and podcasts

Food entrepreneurs will showcase their wares at Forward Festival tomorrow, a Madison business looks to streamline podcast production, and new data shows troubling trends for the mental health of women and girls.

Leadership Summit, changes at Success Works and a new inclusive playground

The 365 Leadership Summit returns in November and registration is open now! Plus, Success Works at UW has a new assistant director and Madison has opened its third all-inclusive playground. It's Metcalfe's Monday! Today's episode is brought to you by Metcalfe's Market and Log2Lose.

Friday, August 18, 2023

A business that started by making earrings for Black women is looking to expand, we profile two Black owned restaurants for Black Reataurant Week, and Black Girl Magic is looking for new members of its Youth Leadership Board.

Thurdsay, August 17, 2023

Wednesday, Auguest 16, 2023

Team Wisconsin brought home 21 gold medals from the North American Indigenous Games, Madison startup is using AI to help hospitals care for premature babies, and Javier Acevedo is stepping up in his role at the latino chamber of commerce.

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

A Naval officer and chair of the Young Democrats of Wisconsin is running for Congress, Strides for Africa will raise funds for access to clean water this weekend, and the 19th annual Rhumba for Rainbows is set for early September. Today's episode is brought to you by Log2Lose.

Monday, August 14, 2023

Black Restaurant week is here and we have your comprehensive guide. Plus, Madison’s police chief is staying put for now, and a group of Madison educators has published a unique book of pandemic-era poetry. Today's episode is brought to you by Metcalfe's Market and Log2Lose.

Friday, August 11, 2023

Spinn Milwaukee celebrates a year in business, the Artists Collective kicks off black restaurant week this Sunday and after 30 years away, Madison hip-hop legends Fresh Force take the stage tonight.

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

The Foundation for Black Women's Wellness is hosting its first ever block party, Forward Madison has added an attacking threat for the playoff push, and Duluth trading company is featuring a local outdoor organization.

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Madison Metro’s new routes have left some people with disabilities feeling excluded, the Madison Mavericks head into the playoffs this weekend and Madison365’s own basketball team brought home its first championship.

Monday, August 7, 2023

Two more back to school events will support kids and families getting ready for the year, a new Madison restaurant offers up Pakistani cuisine with a twist, and a new summer camp introduced middle school girls to power tools & construction sites.

Friday, August 4, 2023

The state has put undocumented dairy workers in a real bind, UW Oshkosh is taking drastic measures to fill a budget gap, and Black-led dance company The House Inc has a new home on Madison’s west side. 

Thursday, August 3, 2023

More people are filling their insulin prescriptions, thanks to the inflation reduction act; Madison police are getting body cameras, at least for now; and a tech education nonprofit is helping launch new careers.

A Break to Restore

Angela is taking a few weeks off to restore.

Guest Host Ali Muldrow interviews Angela Russell

On this week’s episode of Black Oxygen, the tables are turned.  Regular Black Oxygen guest Ali Muldrow interviews Angela Russell.  The friendship vibes are on thick on this episode as they discuss when Angela first started noticing beauty, her relationship with beauty, and travel the 5 senses of beauty.  #BlackOxygenPodcast #BlackInMadison #BlackInWisconsin #Friends #DopeBlackPodcasts #BeautyAllAround #Madison #MadisonWI #Madison365

Tracy Anderson - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County

This week’s episode of Black Oxygen is a special call to action featuring Tracy Anderson, Community Outreach and Volunteer Manager of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County. Big Brothers Big Sisters empowers children to reach their full potential by creating and supporting strong and enduring one-on-one mentor relationships throughout Madison and Dane County.  There are currently nearly 200 children ages 6 to 13 years old in Dane County waiting for a mentor.  In this episode of Black Oxygen...

Carisa - The importance of slowing down

Drawn by our access to nature and overall cost of living, singer-songwriter Carisa moved to Madison from New York City two years ago. In this episode of Black Oxygen, Carisa discusses her love of nature, what she finds beautiful and the importance of slowing down.  We also discuss our mutual love of musicians Ahmad Jamal and Donny Hathaway.  Carisa will be performing throughout the city this summer - to learn more about Carisa and her performances connect with her on her Facebook page or her...

Mother's Day

Angela takes a break for Mother's Day, but she wanted to share what she's been thinking about on this special occasion.

Alicia Hazen - Madtown Momma 

Born and raised in Racine, Wi, Alicia Hazen is a Madison-based blogger, model and influencer covering the Midwest lifestyle, fashion and motherhood.  She is also on the Assistant Dean and Director of Career Services at UW-Madison’s School of Human Ecology.  In this episode of Black Oxygen, Alicia discusses her journey into parenthood, the grief and shame one experiences after experiencing miscarriages, describes the Midwest lifestyle (which of course includes cheese curds), and offers advice...

Cleveland James - Preparing for College

Cleveland James, a retired higher education professional, was one of the key architects of the UW-Madison PEOPLE program.  Originally from Charlotte North Carolina, Mr. James came to Wisconsin for graduate school and eventually ended up with a career in college and university admissions.  In this episode of Black Oxygen he discusses the history of the PEOPLE program, things for high school students and family members to consider in prepping to apply for college, HBCU marching bands and much ...

Danielle Bly - The Bly Life

Danielle Bly is the Vice President of Supplier Diversity for WEC Energy Group and is the creator of The Blylife Style blog.  On this episode of Black Oxygen, Danielle provides a 101 on the what and importance of supplier diversity, finding beauty in corporate life, and how her mother shaped her relationship with beauty. Of beauty she says, “beauty is more than just the outside … it’s how things make you feel.” #BlackOxygenPodcast  #BlackInWisconsin #DopeBlackPodcasts #Madison365 #BlackFash...

Chassitti Clark - The Black Diner 

Chassitti Clark was recently named to the InBusiness 2023 class of 40 under 40, is the founder and curator of the social media account The Black Diner, is a Yelp Elite, is the Vice President of the Urban League of Greater Madison’s Young Professional Group, and works for the Public Service Commission.  On this episode of Black Oxygen, we discuss Black hair and the crown act, the purpose of and vision of Urban League of Greater Madison’s Young Professional Group, and the creation of The Black...

Some Questions

This week, we're taking a breather. But while we work on the next episode in our season about Beauty, we wanted to give you all a few questions to ask yourself and/or a friend that are meant to explore your own relationship with beauty. Some things to think about, and we'll see you next week.

Friendly Black Foodies

In the Fall of 2022, Noelle and Ade Adedoyin created Friendly Black Foodies - a social media account that profiles their journey through the local Dane County food scene. On this episode of Black Oxygen, Noelle and Ade discuss their journey to Madison, how they met on Hinge, some of their favorite restaurants in the area and share what more they’d like to see in this community. At the end of the episode they invite us all to come and eat with them.  #BlackOxygenPodcast #BlackFoodies #Black...

Unplug to Heal - Live from the 365 Women's Leadership Summit

This week's episode is a panel Angela Russell moderated at this year's 365 Women's Leadership Summit titled "Unplug to Heal." Featuring Jihan Bekiri, Dr. Damira Grady, Kirby Toon, and Dulce Maria Danel. More panels like this one will be available soon on the 365 Leadership Summit Podcast, available where you're listening to this podcast. Subscribe today!

Oby Nwabuzor: Real estate, health and social equity

In 2019, Oby Nwabuzor created and founded Envision Growth, a Milwaukee-based real estate development firm focused on creating a positive community impact through urban regeneration. In addition to running Envision Growth, she is currently pursuing her DrPH with a focus on the intersection of economic inclusion, real estate and health & social equity, AND she’s the Director of DEI at Landmark Credit Union.  In this episode of Black Oxygen, Oby discusses her Wisconsin journey, how purpose ke...

Tiffany Malone: Own It - Black Homeownership in Madison

According to 2022 report on home ownership by the nonpartisan Wisconsin Policy Forum, only 15% of Black households own their home in Madison,  compared to over 50% of White households. Nationwide, 42% of Black households own their homes, compared to 72% of white households. This episode of Black Oxygen features a conversation with Tiffany Malone a Realtor in Madison and the co-founder of Own It: Building Black Wealth. In this episode, Tiffany discusses her journey to Wisconsin, the purpose...

Podcast Swap - Citycast Madison with Bianca Martin and Monica Martin

This week we are doing a podcast swap with Citycast Madison.  This conversation features an host Bianca Martin interviewing her big sister Monica Martin.  Monica Martin is a Chicago-born singer-songwriter who grew up in Baraboo Wisconsin. Bono recently compared Monica to Nina Simone.  While she lives in LA now,  in this episode she talks about her Wisconsin roots including growing up Black in Baraboo, being a part of the band called Phox, working at Mother Fool’s cafe on Willy Street here in...

Chris Walker: Art as a manifestation of culture

Chris Walker is the Director of the Division of Arts, a Professor of Dance and is the Founding Artistic Director of the First Wave Program at UW-Madison.  His Wisconsin journey is the embodiment of the Wisconsin Idea - and starts in Jamaica.  In this episode of Black Oxygen Chris discusses his Wisconsin journey, creating a culture of belonging at UW-Madison, and art as a healing mechanism. He says, “the arts allow deep empathy and space and grace for us to confront difficult subject matter.”...

Brenda Moten and Esther Monroe: On leaving a legacy 

Brenda Moten moved to Wisconsin several years ago to be closer  to her family.  Her journey of living in the Midwest began when she moved from Shreveport, LA to Peoria, IL.  She recently visited her 96 year old father back in Shreveport.  This episode features a conversation with Brenda and her father Esther Monroe. They discuss their life journeys, progress on race relations in the United States, and offers wisdom on having a life well lived.   #BlackOxygenPodcast #BlackInWisconsin #DopeB...

Angela Fitzgerald Ward: On making Madison home

Angela Fitzgerald Ward is the Associate Dean of the School of Academic Achievement at Madison College, is the Creator and Host of the Wisconsin Series Why Race Matters, and the Host of Wisconsin Life on PBS Wisconsin.  In 2014, Angela moved from Richmond, VA to Madison, WI and since then has worked to make Madison her home. In this episode of Black Oxygen Angela discusses her journey on intentionally creating community in Madison, what she’s learned about Wisconsin by hosting Wisconsin life,...

Hon. Everett Mitchell: Greatness should be normal

The Honorable Rev Everett Mitchell is currently running to be on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court.  In this episode, Judge Mitchell discusses why he decided to run for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, his southern roots and its impact on his baking abilities, the codification of race within US history, his vision of how law can be a force for good, the role of beauty in changing the narrative and distortion of Black images, and much more.     #BlackOxygenPodcast #BlackInWisconsin #DopeBlackPodcasts...

Willie Jude II: You are loved

Willie Jude II, Vice Chancellor of Advancement at UW-Parkside, was recently named as one of the most influential Black leaders in Wisconsin by Madison365. A native of Milwaukee, Willie returned back to Wisconsin in 2021 to join UW-Parkside. In this Black Oxygen episode, Willie discusses his journey into higher ed administration, the growth that can happen when you are outside of your comfort zone, and the beauty of fatherhood. Towards the end of this conversation, Willie reminds us that, “yo...

Dee Kendrix:  Learning to love every part of myself

Deirdra “Dee” Kendrix is an Intuitive Coach & Executive Strategist, who also happens to be a recovering corporate executive. Dee’s personal mission is to create authentic spaces of Grace and Transformational Growth. Dee is also the CEO and Chief Strategist of DC Global Group; a boutique firm with a niche expertise in organizational (culture) behavior and leadership advisory & development. In this episode of Black Oxygen, Dee discusses moving from the east coast to Wisconsin, her journey of...

Charles Payne: Beauty is the way you see the world and yourself

Charles Payne is a Madison transplant, a certified teacher, and self-taught social artist, originally from Michigan. Payne is a Shop One Educator/Artist Residency Finalist and a 2022 TMT New Play Development Playwright. Their play ‘Da Classroom Ain’t Enuf’ was an American Players Theatre New Voices: Creating the Classics of Tomorrow semi-finalist and a Wisconsin Wrights 2022 New Play Development project finalist.  Payne is an Isthmus contributor, a Madison Magazine contributor and the Arts +...

Ali Muldrow: All things beautiful

Ali Muldrow says, “beauty is about reclaiming all the good in your life.” In this episode of Black Oxygen, Ali discuss the conflation of beauty with perfection, her trip to a cabin in rural Wisconsin, developing and maintaining friendships as adults, when she first understood the depth of her own beauty and much and much more. #BlackOxygenPodcast #BlackInWisconsin #BlackWomenInWisconsin #BlackWomenDroppingGems #BlackWomen #Madison365 #DopeBlackPodcasts #AliMuldrow #BlackLeadership #BlackLe...

Season 8 - Beauty

A message from Black Oxygen host Angela Russell about next season, which will be all about beauty. New episodes drop starting January 9th.

Dr. Amy Lewis: Systemic oppression in music education

Originally from Kansas City, MO, Dr. Amy Lewis recently moved to Wisconsin to join UW-Madison as research associate as an Anna Julia Cooper Fellow in the Mead Witter School of Music. Granddaughter of Grammy nominated jazz pianist Jay McShann, Dr. Lewis grew up surrounded by music - but she didn’t think she’d go into music education. In this episode of Black Oxygen, Dr. Lewis discusses her family's history in music, her research on systemic oppression and racism within music education, and th...

Deshawn McKinney: on forgiveness

Madison-based writer Deshawn McKinney’s book of poetry called “forgive me father” is riveting.  The poems explore the themes of masculinity, alcohol addiction, and the potential for forgiveness. In this episode of Black Oxygen, Deshawn discusses vulnerability, forgiveness, family,  the need to create spaces where people can feel like they belong and so much more. Born and raised in Milwaukee, now living in Madison, DeShawn encourages us to see beyond our bubbles and says that good public dis...

Keith Stanley: Loving and leaving Wisconsin

Keith Stanley, the founding Executive Director of Near West Side Partners, is leaving Wisconsin. In this episode, Keith discusses his family’s journey to Wisconsin from Arkansas, provides an an incredible overview of the near west side of Milwaukee (including how Nat King Cole recorded an album there),  his opportunity to take on a new adventure in North Carolina and so much more.  His love for Milwaukee is palpable throughout this entire episode and I learned so much. #BlackOxygenPodcast ...

Bianca Martin: Growing into my own voice

Bianca Martin returned to Wisconsin during the pandemic and is now embarking on a new adventure here in Madison. This month, tomorrow actually, Bianca will be the host of a new daily Madison based podcast called City Cast Madison. The goal of City Cast Madison is to help folks deepen their relationship to the city and to bring folks together. On this episode of Black Oxygen, Bianca shares her Wisconsin journey, speaks honestly and openly about the anxiety of starting and hosting a podcast, h...

TR Williams: We are at a pivotal moment in US history

TR Williams, born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, knows that Wisconsin has the possibility to be a great state for everyone. In this episode of Black Oxygen, TR discusses her family's migration to Wisconsin, her journey back, and being a Black leader here. In this conversation, Williams reminds us that the US is in a pivotal moment in history and that we all have a role to play. #BlackOxygenPodcast #Madison365 #DopeBlackPodcasts #BlackInWisconsin #BlackLawyers #BlackWomenLeaders #MilwaukeeLea...

Candace Thomas: Life is like theater

To actor Candace Thomas, Wisconsin feels like a second home.  Candace is currently part of the Forward Theater production Feeding Beatrice which runs through November 20, 2022 in Madison, WI.  In this episode of Black Oxygen, Candace discusses her connection to Wisconsin, her journey into acting, and the role of theater in teaching folks about empathy.  We also discuss her role in Feeding Beatrice and what she’s learned about herself in this production. #BlackOxygenPodcast #BlackActors #Ma...

Jessi Evans Kendall: Nursing needs you

Born and raised in Madison, WI, Jessi Evans Kendall is a bedside nurse and a diversity and cultural congruence resource nurse at UW Health. Earlier this year, Jessi was named as one of Madison’s top nurses and received the Top Nurses 2022 Leadership Award from Madison Magazine. Of her path towards nursing she says, “I didn’t originally think of myself as someone who could help others … I thought of myself as someone who needed help.” In this episode of Black Oxygen, Jessi talks about growing...

Ja’Malik: Art should make you feel something

Ja’Malik says, “I don’t remember dance ever not being a part of my life.” From being inspired by Michael Jackson’s Thriller to being moved by Ulysses Dove’s Urban Folk Dance performed by the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, Ja’Malik knew as a child that he wanted to become a dancer and choreographer. As the new Artistic Director of the Madison Ballet he is one of three Black people in the US that runs a ballet company not founded a Black person.  In this episode of Black Oxygen, Ja’Malik discusses...

Hezouwe Walada: Never Give Up

As a child growing up in a rural village in Togo, Hezouwe Walada saw the impact of malaria on his community. In seeing the death of many close to him, Hezouwe decided to become a doctor.  In this episode of Black Oxygen, Hezouwe describes his journey from Togo to Madison and the path towards becoming a physician. He describes how he’s the first in his village to attend school, go to college and to go abroad.  Hezouwe talks about moving from experiencing homelessness when he first arrived in ...

Dr. Takiyah Ball: All kinds of science careers exist

Dr. Takiyah Ball is a Food Safety Microbiologist at Sargento Foods based in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. On this episode of Black Oxygen, Dr. Ball discusses so much including her journey to Wisconsin, the beginning of her interest in a science career, how eColi outbreaks related to lettuce occur, and SO much more. Towards the end of the episodes she encourage folks - particularly young folks - to start exploring science careers while in high school and places emphasis on the importance of intern...

Jeff “JP” Patterson: From business tenant to property owner

Jeff Patterson is the creator and founder of JP Hair Design, a barbershop and community hub on Madison’s westside. Patterson, originally from Illinois, come to Wisconsin to study at UW-Whitewater. Always knowing that he wanted to become a barber, after graduating, he made his way to Madison to study barbering. In this episode of Black Oxygen we discuss Patterson’s journey to barbering, the creation of JP Hair Design, the transition to being a business tenant to property owner, his work with ...