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Peabo Bryson, whose smooth tone and operatic control produced classic Disney hits as well as R&B standards, has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 75.

Peabo Bryson, timeless tenor in Disney ballads and R&B legend, dead at 75 By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Peabo Bryson, whose smooth tone and operatic control produced classic Disney hits as well as R&B standards has died, according to a statement from his family. He…

“Black youth are already leading, creating change, and helping shape the future of our city. Too often, we wait until people are adults to recognize their brilliance, but I believe we should celebrate excellence while it is happening,” Madison said.

Common Council President Sabrina Madison will honor Annie Weatherby Flowers, Julian Walters, young Black leaders at June 9 Common Council meeting In honor of Juneteenth, Madison Common Council President Sabrina Madison will celebrate five young leaders and two adult leaders from Madison for their achievements at the next Common Council meeting on June 9. "President Madison aims to ensure that Black youth in our community are recognized for

The free outdoor concert, presented by Friends of San Damiano and 98.7 WVMO, will take place on Thursday, June 25, at San Damiano Park on the shores of Lake Monona in Monona.

Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials will headline free lakefront concert at San Damiano Park The Friends of San Damiano and 98.7 WVMO, The Voice of Monona, will present Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials as the headline act for the 2026 Concerts on the Shore series. The free outdoor concert will…

Before the likes of Telfar Clemens, LaQuan Smith, or the late Virgil Abloh became fashion industry forces, Patrick Kelly blazed a trail of his own.

A closer look at Patrick Kelly’s tragically short but outsized influence on fashion By Bianca Betancourt, CNN (CNN) — There’s a somber scene in a new documentary about Patrick Kelly, where executive producers Jess Manning and Ray Cornelius are at the New York Public Library’s…

Elvira Benitez Suarez, released from ICE detention after an appeals court ruling opened the door to bond, checked in with immigration authorities Monday as her fight for legal residency continues. Wisconsin Watch reports.

Freed on bond, Sheboygan Falls woman returns to Milwaukee immigration office amid legal limbo Elvira Benitez Suarez stepped out of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) office in downtown Milwaukee on Monday to cheers from a crowd of supporters — her first time leaving the building…

Help us create the 2026 list of Wisconsin's Most Influential Asian American Leaders!

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"After we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in defense of our nation," Masood Akhtar says in an op-ed for Madison365, "we must now ask ourselves a difficult question: How are we honoring their sacrifice beyond words?"

Memorial Day follow-up: Honor the fallen by fighting for our veterans’ future Memorial Day shouldn't simply be a day of remembrance. It should be a day of responsibility. As we gathered to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in defense of our nation, we must now…

It’s a happy day in Mingo Nation as we celebrate a 3-0 home win over lowly Corpus Christi Football Club. Today, Ethan and Rob talk through what went right and, because we are podcasters, what could have been better. Then Alex Ashton of USL League One Updater joins us to look at the league as a whole, including the surprises, the storylines, expansion and the hottest topic since 2021: promotion and relegation. All that plus a Rally Madison update and we ask: what’s going on in the Flock End?

608 Soccer: Mingos 3, Minnows 0! With Alex Ashton of USL League One Updater Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kfzCNp6r31ZF6YlGiWPOE?si=Y1q9dvDvTNSagFjAkbZo7g Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz9j2SRJNsw It’s a happy day in Mingo Nation as we celebrate a 3-0…

Stephen Curry announced a partnership for his signature brand with Li-Ning on Monday, ending his sneaker free agency in a major win for the Chinese sportswear giant.

NBA superstar Steph Curry signs Li-Ning deal in a major win for Chinese shoe giant By John Liu, Fred He, CNN Hong Kong/Hangzhou (CNN) — Stephen Curry announced a partnership for his signature brand with Li-Ning on Monday, ending his sneaker free agency in a major win for the…

The Mann Scholars Program was created to provide mentoring and educational tools to students from the Madison Metropolitan School District who show potential for academic achievement but face significant challenges to reaching their full potential. Madison365's A. David Dahmer reports.

Scholars at annual Mann Scholars Celebration emphasize that "anything is possible" There was plenty of joy and plenty of tears as Mann Scholars, teachers, administrators, friends, family, and community members gathered at the Urban League of Greater Madison's Black Business Hub May…