365 Amplified

Today's podcast is all about names: Jefferson Middle School gets a new name, in honor of an early civil rights leader, as does Fitchburg's city council chamber, in honor of the state's first Black mayor. Plus, a new residential development will be named for a man who inspired an inclusive housing movement.

Pollution threatens Indigenous treaty rights and a trio of entrepreneurial sisters in Appleton are looking to grow their salon.

A mobile Black history museum is coming to Appleton, the Latino Art Fair is coming to Madison, Marlon White Eagle is running for another term as Ho-Chunk Nation president and a new podcast highlights local business leaders.

The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce is hosting its fifth annual gala tonight. Plus, COVID stats are drifting upward.

On the podcast today, we have primary election results from around the state. Plus, Mandela Barnes' new political venture and a new organization for Asian American professionals in Northeast Wisconsin.

Nationally known scholar and TV personality Melissa Harris-Perry is coming to Madison next week, and the Black Business Hub gets another big boost.

On the podcast today: a visit to an Underground Railroad site and what DEI in healthcare looks like. 

The Wisconsin Book Festival gets underway this weekend with readings from three beloved Black women authors. Plus, the second Dane Arts Buy Local Business of Art Conference is set for the end of next month.

CEOs of Tomorrow is taking 10 young people to The Gambia this summer -- returning to its international travel for the first time since 2019. Plus, from Blueprint365, a new startup in Milwaukee is taking a unique approach to the worker shortage, connecting employers with workers as they return to the community after incarceration.

The Sable Flames are honoring their founders at their annual fundraiser this weekend. On the podcast today, we talk through the tragedy that led to the beginning of that organization. Plus, from Blueprint365, a new farm-to-table shop will open this summer -- a year later than planned.