Isaac Trussoni

Feb 27, 2024 | captimes.com | Isaac Trussoni

As another Black History Month passes, local Black artists and creators are taking stock of what these 29 days have provided in terms of opportunity and growth in Madison. With limited chances for Black and brown artists to display and market their work throughout the rest of the year, they say dedicated space and attention during the yearly celebration of history and culture is vital.

Feb 9, 2024 | madison365.com | Lisa Respers France |Omar Waheed |Isaac Trussoni

(CNN) — When Usher appeared as a special guest with the Black Eyed Peas as they headlined the halftime show at Super Bowl XLV in 2011, he began to manifest becoming the headliner himself. During Thursday’s Apple press conference with this year’s Super Bowl performers, Usher recalled “how amazing it felt to be in front of that many people and feel the energy.”“So much so that it made me really passionate about eventually getting this moment that I’m getting ready to have.” he said.

Feb 8, 2024 | madison365.com | Jeanne Sahadi |Omar Waheed |Isaac Trussoni

New York (CNN) — A majority of Black Americans say they feel at least somewhat successful but nevertheless feel financial pressures regardless of income, according to a new survey released Thursday by the Pew Research Center. The survey of more than 4,700 Black Americans sought their views on what constitutes success — how they define it, how they view themselves in that context and the concerns they have in achieving it.

Feb 8, 2024 | madison365.com | Omar Waheed |Isaac Trussoni

Continuing protests to put pressure on Wisconsin legislators will come to the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s campus this weekend. “Stop the Hate: Build People’s Unity” will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. at UW-Madison’s Library Mall, 728 State St.Another rally in support of a ceasefire in Gaza, labor and against hate will be held this coming Saturday at UW-Madison.

Feb 8, 2024 | madison365.com | Isaac Trussoni

Talented concert pianist Stewart Goodyear will be making a return to the Overture Center on Feb. 16 for “Goodyear Returns,” with a pre-concert discussion and three beautiful compositions starting at 7:30 p.m. Goodyear has visited Madison three times before and helped to open the Capitol Theater in 2005 as he and Kathleen Battle held the first performances in the Overture Center Hall.