Annual Veterans for Peace event, with speakers including David Giffey, the Rev. David Couper, music by Old Cool, Sean Michael Dargan, on YouTube or Facebook. Click through for links.
Gateway to summer
Tommie Smith, a 1968 Olympics gold medalist and lifelong activist.
Tommie Smith Awards,
Thursday, May 27, 6:30 p.m.: A new collaborative event coordinated by Madison College and UW-Whitewater, the Tommie Smith Awards recognizes area athletes who are also working for positive change in their communities. The event is named for lifelong social justice activist Tommie Smith, who along with fellow medalist John Carlos made the world take notice with the âclenched fistâ gesture at the 1968 Olympics. Smith will speak about activism as part of the livestream, honoring Maka Chikowero (West High School), Jonas Luskey Sanders (Madison College), Eduardo Saucedo (Madison College), and Armari Tucker (Middleton High School).
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Who is next for Andy Ruiz Jr after beating Chris Arreola?
Ruiz Jr beat Arreola by unanimous decision on May 1 in California
Andy Ruiz Jr is looking to become a two-time Heavyweight world champion in the coming years Photo Credit: Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions
Andy Ruiz Jr remains a serious player in the Heavyweight division, but was given a stark reminder of the challenges that lie ahead to regain the position he was once in.
Ruiz Jr (34-2, 22 KOs) ended an almost 18-month lay-off to beat Chris Arreola on a unanimous decision earlier this month, but not before he was forced to climb off the canvas a little over four minutes into his comeback.