David Dahmer

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The United Asian Consortium will host Asian-American Celebration Night on Friday, May 16, 5-8:30 p.m. at Madison East High School. This special night is open to all people to connect and learn about the uniqueness of the many beautiful Asian cultures.

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Fabu Phillis Carter, a scholar, educator, and the City of Madison’s first African American Poet Laureate, and Jane Reynolds, the superb jazz pianist and retired co-host of “Strictly Jazz Sounds” on WORT-FM, are headed to Washington D.C. this weekend to perform their unique program, “Remember Me: Mary Lou Williams in Poetry and Music,” on Saturday, May 10, at the Kennedy Center as part of the 2025 Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival. “Mary Lou Williams is one of the giants of jazz.

1 week ago | madison365.com | David Dahmer

After years of research and eight months of writing, Dr. Charles Taylor has published his new book, “Juneteenth: The Promise of Freedom.” As a longtime educator and award-winning documentarian, Taylor says that he has dedicated his life’s work to “uncovering and honoring the rich tapestry of Black history — its brilliance, resilience, and enduring struggle for justice.” “Juneteenth: The Promise of Freedom” takes readers on a journey through Black history, beginning not with slavery, but with...

2 weeks ago | madison365.com | David Dahmer

Women in Focus Inc. presented 23 scholarships to area scholars at the annual Women in Focus Scholarship Reception on Sunday, April 27, at the Goodman Community Center. Each year, Women In Focus, Inc. awards scholarships to deserving college-bound students of color who have been selected by the WIF Scholarship Review Committee.

2 weeks ago | madison365.com | David Dahmer

Above & Beyond Children’s Museum in downtown Sheboygan, which has hosted its inaugural Hmong heritage exhibit since spring 2023, is transitioning into a refreshed space showcasing the Mexican immigrant experience in the greater Sheboygan community. Above & Beyond Children’s Museum (ABCM) is partnering with Gabriela Marván, a Mexican artist from Viroqua and co-founder of the Mexican Folk Art Collective, on the exhibit and programming.