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Catrina Sparkman shares the power of voice
This ‘born speaker’ reflects on free speech and January’s insurrection at the Capitol.
May 2, 2021 7:00 AM Catrina Sparkman
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As an author, theater professional and a minister of the Gospel, for more than 25 years I’ve taught people from all walks of life how to reclaim and exercise their voices. I often tell my students, “There is no such thing as ‘quiet people.’ There are people who own their voices and people who don’t. When you own your voice, you can do what you want with it. You control the frequency of use and the volume.” Then I encourage them to open up their mouths and release a sound.
Celebrating The Center for Black Excellence and Culture
With a mission to address Madison’s public health crisis of racism, the Rev. Dr. Alex Gee Jr. and many other community leaders announce plans for The Center for Black Excellence and Culture.
March 5, 2021 10:41 AM The Rev. Dr. Alex Gee Jr.
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Somebody pinch me.
It is not often that I feel as if I am dreaming, and when I do, that surreal moment is usually due to some unfortunate occurrence. This is certainly not the case now. In October 2020, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced an $810,000 gift to The Center for Black Excellence and Culture. In February 2021, the City of Madison approved a $250,000 grant for the project.
Shiva Bidar-Sielaff aims to dismantle inequities in health care
Equity and health care are bound together.
February 9, 2021 8:55 AM Shiva Bidar-Sielaff
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I grew up as an immigrant in Spain.
I knew firsthand what it felt like to be singled out as different. To not know a language. To be “othered.” From a young age, I understood what it meant to be marginalized and how that inequity can affect every aspect of one’s life. These experiences made me passionate about equity and about making sure everyone has access to everything they need, no matter who they are or where they come from.