Jun 20, 2025
This week, Rob Chappell brings you news and voices from the community while the rest of the team is scattered. Highlights include:
đź“° Top Stories:
The Center for Black Excellence and Culture announces it has raised all $31 million for construction—debt free!
A Black Lives Matter sign at Crestwood Elementary is vandalized.
The Girls State Soccer Tournament kicks off with Madison-area teams in the finals.
Forward Madison celebrates Juneteenth with a special jersey designed by local artist Brooklyn Doby.
🍽️ Main Interview:
Camille Carter, President and CEO of the Madison Black Chamber of
Commerce, joins Rob to preview the 10th annual Madison Black Restaurant Week, coming up August
10–17. She shares:
The history and evolution of the campaign, which began with just 12 restaurants and now includes over 40 Black-owned food businesses, including caterers, food trucks, dessert makers, and more.
New and returning events: the Food Taste Jamboree at Warner Park, heirloom collard greens tasting, and a farm-to-table brunch.
A look ahead at community voting and the celebratory dessert mixer on Sept. 18.
đź‘ź In the Field with Omar:
Omar reports from New Orleans (via time travel) after attending the
No Kings protest in
Madison. He shares scenes from the massive 15,000-person rally,
speakers like Nick Ramos and John Nichols (with a surprise Bernie
Sanders call-in), and some striking signs from protestors. Plus, a
reminder to keep the momentum going.
đź‘· Latino Academy Spotlight:
Omar also highlights the Latino Academy of Workforce Development’s
newly revived construction training program, made possible by a
grant from the Lowe’s Foundation. The first cohort just graduated
15 participants—including one entire family!
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