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Africa Fest is tomorrow! Plus, the UW South Madison Partnership community gathering space is a brighter, more welcoming place today thanks to murals by Lilada Gee, completed yesterday. 

On the podcast today, a preview of the next stories in our Lasting Impacts series, the return of the Mercadito at Centro Hispano and a youth-focused public art project in Appleton.

On the podcast today: we're not entirely sure what day it is, but we do know COVID stats continue to improve, Madison College has a new women's basketball coach and the Dane County Sheriff traded a lot of gift cards for guns over the weekend.

Stories discussed today:

https://madison365.com/sheriff-says-577-firearms-surrendered-at-gift-cards-for-guns-event/

https://madison365.com/ive-been-truly-blessed-mike-mayfield-gets-ready-for-first-season-as-madison-college-co-head-womens-basketball-coach/

Dane County has a new head for the Department of Human Services, UW System is expanding its free tuition program and COVID stats continue to improve. Today's episode is brought to you by PASS Americorps and Madison Metrpolitan School District.

David O'Connor, the state Department of Public Instruction's Indigenous Education Consultant, has earned two more awards for his work in Wisconsin's schools. Plus, a preview of Dr. Fania Davis's keynote address at the upcoming YWCA Racial Justice Summit and steadily improving COVID numbers.

Two committees of the Dane County Board have recommended denial of a plan from the Black Caucus to keep the jail project under budget. On the podcast today, we have the breakdown of that proposal and next steps.

A big honor for a Madison-native soccer star, research into emergency dementia care and COVID numbers continuing to improve.

On the podcast today, a recap of yesterday's primary results, plus a Back 2 Skool block party this weekend, another big boost for the Center for Black Excellence and Culture, and improving COVID stats.

It's election day! Plus, two back-to-school events and funding for mental health in schools. 

Stories from today's episodes:

https://madison365.com/end-time-ministries-international-gives-away-more-than-1000-backpacks-at-back-2-school-event/

https://madison365.com/as-summer-activities-wind-down-black-girl-magic-kick-off-event-will-get-girls-ready-for-new-school-year/

https://madison365.com/dane-county-awards-five-school-districts-over-265000-to-increase-mental-health-staffing/

We have new leadership at two important community organizations. Plus, it's Madison Comedy Week!