25 Mar Behind the effort to get Dane County residents vaccinated
Vaccines have arrived in Dane County and distribution is underway. But varying needs within vulnerable communities are raising some complex questions....
Diversity
12 Mar The importance of diversifying Alzheimer’s research
Why Black Americans may be at higher risk of Alzheimer's Disease and how diversifying Alzheimer's research could lead to a better understanding of the disease in Black Americans, and new treatments for everyone....
08 Mar NIH launches UNITE effort to end structural racism in research
Without diversity, equity, and inclusion among researchers, there will continue to be oversights in the research that is produced. But to be truly equitable and inclusive, the NIH must confront the systemic and structural racism that has long affected the health and lives of Black communities and other groups across the country that have been marginalized....
26 Feb Community Chats series highlights how campus partners are tackling pressing issues
The Community Relations office at UW-Madison is launching "Community Chats":, a new monthly discussion series that explores the many ways members of the Madison community and UW–Madison are coming together to address pressing public issues....
25 Feb Support centers: Madison’s neighborhood and community centers step up as pandemic drags on
Madison's community and neighborhood centers are on the front lines of dealing with many public issues, especially the pandemic’s economic impact. And like professionals in every line of work, they’re innovating to keep up with the pandemic’s shifting demands....
05 Jan We can’t build trust in vaccines without addressing racism in health care
Acknowledging the long history of anti-Black medical violence in the U.S. must be a part of community outreach about COVID-19 vaccination....
03 Nov Twenty years in, La Movida Radio keeping the Latino community informed 24/7 as it continues to grow
Luis and Lupita Montoto are celebrating 20 years as the co-founders, owners, and hosts of La Movida Radio, Madison’s first and only Spanish-language community radio station....
27 Oct Experts say one of largest federal genetics study in history could leave people of color behind
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The "All of Us" Research Program is working to ensure that minority populations have a voice in health research. ...
08 Oct For centuries Black leaders raised voices for justice
Despite the civil rights gains of previous generations, formidable work remains to be done. Yet as our history has shown, Black thinkers and activists —from the poorest of the poor to those with great power and means — have been critical in challenging America to do this work. Their voices mattered....
07 Oct The economic downturn is hitting Madison Latinos hard. Here’s what the city can do.
When the coronavirus pandemic turned the economy upside down, it left Latinos disproportionately vulnerable. Some are frontline workers at heightened risk of contracting the coronavirus, while others have lost jobs in the service sectors hard hit by public health restrictions and economic downturn....
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