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From Madison365, weekly discussion of the news for and from Wisconsin's communities of color and allies.
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April 25, 2025
<p class="" data-start="466" data-end="605">This week on 365 Amplified, Rob Chappell, Stephanie Diaz de Leon and Omar Waheed bring you an episode of the week's most important news.</p> <p class="" data-start="466" data-end="605">🎉 The crew starts with a look at the NFL Draft in Green Bay, including how the Packers are using the moment to promote diversity through workshops and vendor opportunities. <a href= "https://madison365.com/seed-to-table-new-cafe-in-green-bay-offers-fast-and-fresh-indigenous-inspired-cuisine/"> Read our story on Off the Trail, the new Indigenous-owned cafe in Green Bay, here.</a></p> <p class="" data-start="835" data-end="1099">🧃 Omar gives a flavorful recap of a THC beverage tasting event in Madison, spotlighting several local vendors — including the state’s first Indigenous-owned cannabis company — and how Wisconsin’s murky legality around THC creates both opportunity and awkwardness. <a href= "https://madison365.com/three-wisconsin-companies-offer-thc-drink-samples/"> Read the story here.</a></p> <p class="" data-start="1101" data-end="1345">🇵🇸 Then it’s on to the Capitol, where Omar reports on a citizen lobbying effort opposing Wisconsin’s anti-boycott law related to Israel. He shares what advocates are pushing for, how little lawmakers know about it, and what might happen next. <a href= "https://madison365.com/advocates-push-for-repeal-of-law-limiting-boycotts-of-israel/"> Read the story here.</a></p> <p class="" data-start="1101" data-end="1345">🎂 The team discusses the centennial of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Madison, including a recent luncheon and the essential work the organization does in homelessness prevention and healthcare access. <a href= "https://madison365.com/st-vincent-de-paul-madison-kicks-off-centennial-celebration/"> Read the story here.</a></p> <p class="" data-start="1347" data-end="1661">🎙️ Guest reporter Hallie Claflin from Wisconsin Watch joins Rob for an extended conversation about her months-long investigation into rural homelessness and the troubling trend of police departments transporting unhoused individuals to distant cities like Eau Claire without guaranteed services on the other end. <a href= "https://madison365.com/a-practice-driven-by-a-lack-of-good-options-homeless-drop-offs-in-eau-claire-showcase-need-for-state-action/"> Read the story here.</a></p> <p class="" data-start="1883" data-end="2011">🛶 Finally, the crew debates Saturday vs. Sunday, sourdough vs. kayaking, and why high-thread-count sheets are the real adult flex.</p> <p dir="ltr">Connect:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Full coverage at <a href= "https://madison365.org/">Madison365.org</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Support Local Journalism:<br /> If you appreciate our work, consider donating to keep 365 Amplified and Madison365 thriving. Visit <a href= "http://madison365.org/donate">madison365.org/donate</a> to contribute.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Follow Us:<br /> Stay connected for real-time news updates and discussions:<br /> 📲 <a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/madison365.bsky.social">BlueSky</a> | <a href="http://facebook.com/madison365.org">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madison.365/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.threads.net/@madison.365">Threads</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/madison-365/posts/?feedView=all">LinkedIn</a></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">🎧 Subscribe & tune in every Friday for the latest insights on local and national news!</p>
April 18, 2025
<p dir="ltr">\🎙️ Episode Title: Hands Off Black Women, with Dana Pellebon<br /> 📅 Release Date: April 18, 2025<br /> 🕒 Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes<br /> 🎧 Hosts: Stephanie Díaz de León, Rob Chappell, Omar Waheed, Nicholas Garton<br /> 🎙️ Special Guest: Dana Pellebon</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr /> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr">Episode Summary:<br /> In this week’s deeply personal and unapologetically honest episode, the 365 Amplified team is joined by special guest Dana Pellebon, Board Chair of Urban Triage and former Dane County Supervisor, who offers insight, receipts, and unwavering truth about what she calls years-long campaign against Urban Triage founder Brandi Grayson, the real story behind the organization’s county contracts, and the broader implications for Black-led organizations in Dane County.</p> <p dir="ltr">Key Topics Discussed:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">🎂 Clyde Stubblefield Birthday Tribute: Celebrating the legacy of the “Funky Drummer” with insight from mentee Joey Banks. <a href= "https://madison365.com/clyde-stubblefield-birthday-tribute-will-celebrate-the-life-and-legacy-of-madison-music-icon-on-friday/"> Read the story here.<br /> <br /></a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">🏀 Knut Knueppel Declares for the NBA Draft: Why the Wisconsin standout is turning pro and what it means for the future of a basketball legacy. <a href= "https://madison365.com/wisconsin-native-duke-star-kon-knueppel-declares-for-the-nba-draft/"> Read the story here.<br /> <br /></a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">🔍 Channel 3000 Article & County Scrutiny: Breaking down the problematic coverage, including selective targeting of Brandi Grayson’s LinkedIn and resume. <a href= "https://madison365.com/urban-triage-leaders-allege-targeted-harassment-of-ceo-brandi-grayson/"> Read our coverage here.<br /> <br /></a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">📝 The Bigger Picture: Racism, entitlement, and why Urban Triage is being held to a different standard.<br /> <br /></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">💥 Quote to Remember: “Hands off Brandi Grayson. Hands off the Black women that are doing the work.” – Dana Pellebon<br /> <br /></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">🧟 Zombie Apocalypse Check-In: To lighten the mood, the crew imagines who they’d bring with them in a zombie apocalypse survival team.<br /> <br /></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Connect:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Full coverage at <a href= "https://madison365.org/">Madison365.org</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Support Local Journalism:<br /> If you appreciate our work, consider donating to keep 365 Amplified and Madison365 thriving. Visit <a href= "http://madison365.org/donate">madison365.org/donate</a> to contribute.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Follow Us:<br /> Stay connected for real-time news updates and discussions:<br /> 📲 <a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/madison365.bsky.social">BlueSky</a> | <a href="http://facebook.com/madison365.org">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madison.365/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.threads.net/@madison.365">Threads</a> | <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/madison-365/posts/?feedView=all">LinkedIn</a></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">🎧 Subscribe & tune in every Friday for the latest insights on local and national news!</p> <p><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-d65ecc92-7fff-3c1c-1577-cb0702a37ee9"><br /> <br /></strong></p>
April 11, 2025
<p class="" data-start="175" data-end="307"><strong data-start= "175" data-end="192">Release Date:</strong> April 11, 2025<br data-start="207" data-end="210" /> <strong data-start="210" data-end="223">Duration:</strong> 1h 8m<br data-start="229" data-end="232" /> <strong data-start="232" data-end="242">Hosts:</strong> Stephanie Díaz de León, Rob Chappell, Nicholas Garten, Omar Wahe</p> <hr class="" data-start="309" data-end="312" /> <h3 class="" data-start="314" data-end="337">🧵 Episode Summary:</h3> <p class="" data-start="339" data-end="743">This week, the crew dives deep into the University of Wisconsin’s decision to abruptly cancel monthly BIPOC employee lunches—an initiative that served as a space for connection, networking, and support for people of color on campus. The hosts unpack what this means for employee retention, equity efforts, and the larger implications of anticipatory compliance in response to federal and state pressures. <a href= "https://madison365.com/uw-terminates-bipoc-network-gatherings-in-response-to-collective-fiscal-and-federal-uncertainty/"> Read the story here.</a></p> <p class="" data-start="745" data-end="761">They also cover:</p> <ul data-start="763" data-end="1249"> <li class="" data-start="763" data-end="872"> <p class="" data-start="765" data-end="872">🪧 The UnityPoint Meriter nurses’ pre-strike rally and what’s at stake as contract negotiations continue. <a href= "https://madison365.com/meriter-nurses-hold-strike-ready-rally-to-support-workplace-safety-and-quality-patient-care/"> Read the story here.</a></p> </li> <li class="" data-start="873" data-end="1021"> <p class="" data-start="875" data-end="1021">📚 A major funding loss for the Literacy Network’s citizenship instruction program—and the broader consequences for legal immigrants in Madison. <a href= "https://madison365.com/literacy-network-notified-that-funding-from-federal-grant-for-its-citizen-program-has-been-terminated/"> Read the story here.</a></p> </li> <li class="" data-start="1022" data-end="1249"> <p class="" data-start="1024" data-end="1249">🧠 A powerful return: Black Oxygen is back! Rob chats with host Angela Russell about the show’s origins, upcoming season focused on Black women, and the unique power of podcasting to create space for authentic Black voices. <a href= "https://madison365.com/blackoxygen/">Listen to classic episodes here.</a></p> </li> </ul> <p>Connect:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Full coverage at <a href= "https://madison365.org/">Madison365.org</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Support Local Journalism:<br /> If you appreciate our work, consider donating to keep 365 Amplified and Madison365 thriving. Visit <a href= "http://madison365.org/donate">madison365.org/donate</a> to contribute.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Follow Us:<br /> Stay connected for real-time news updates and discussions:<br /> 📲 <a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/madison365.bsky.social">BlueSky</a> | <a href="http://facebook.com/madison365.org">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madison.365/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.threads.net/@madison.365">Threads</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/madison-365/posts/?feedView=all">LinkedIn</a></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">🎧 Subscribe & tune in every Friday for the latest insights on local and national news!</p>
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