Dear Editor, Hypocrisy has been simmering for far too long within our Black community on campus. As we prepare for the “cloutavism” of Black History Month, it…… Read more “Let’s Try Something Else, This Ain’t Working”
Category: Opinion
ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” feels like home
“Abbott Elementary” is a new ABC series centered around elementary teachers in an underfunded Philadelphia public school. Premiering in December 2021 and capturing the hearts of schoolteachers…… Read more “ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” feels like home”
Drake-inspired self-care advice I always have to remind myself
I am one of the most stubborn people I know, so it takes a really long time for me to actually incorporate advice from other people into…… Read more “Drake-inspired self-care advice I always have to remind myself “
No, your kids aren’t learning Critical Race Theory — but they do need inclusive history
“This legislation treats students as equal under the law,” Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) said during a press conference. Republican Wisconsin lawmakers are some of the…… Read more “No, your kids aren’t learning Critical Race Theory — but they do need inclusive history”
Madison must speed up progress on mental health emergency response taskforce
Is the Madison Police Department finally taking a step that all police departments should also take?
The short answer is yes. The long answer is not so simple.
UW-Madison students need to pressure the City of Madison to take responsibility for Tony Robinson’s death
How can we feel safe when the people who are supposed to protect us from danger present a larger danger to us? We can’t. Not only do we need Kenny fired, but we need the same motivation for racial justice that we saw in the summer of 2020.
An ongoing demand: Black Americans fight for equity at UW-Madison for generations
Generations of Black students attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison have been dedicated to their demand for equality and space, while fighting against racial discrimination and inequality in Wisconsin.
Chancellor Blank on meeting frequently with students: “That isn’t my job”
Interview with UW-Madison’s chancellor failed to reassure the safety of Black students and clear pathways to progress (A link to the audio and transcript of the interview…… Read more “Chancellor Blank on meeting frequently with students: “That isn’t my job””
10 ways Black Badgers have fought to have their voices heard
Life as a Black Badger on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison surrounds a search for identity and placement on a campus that has not made space for its African American population.
TBV Statement on the Pillaging of Black Life in the Age of COVID-19
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