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June 10, 2020
Alvarez: “BLACK LIVES MATTER.”

In a statement posted to Twitter, the UW Athletics Director espoused support for the BLM movement. Alvarez photo: Joe Trovato, licensed under creative commons. Graphic: Sam Buisman. Author: Sam Buisman UW Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez says that black lives …

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June 07, 2020
Thousands march to Capitol in massive, interfaith protest for George Floyd.

Religious leaders from multiple faiths commanded an army of protesters down State Street Sunday evening. Photo: Sam Buisman Listen to the audio version of this story here, originally aired on 6/8/20. Author: Sam Buisman A sea of marchers flooded State …

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June 04, 2020
Madison Floyd protests continue into fifth day with block-party memorial.

Demonstrators organized both a candlelight vigil and party to celebrate the lives of George Floyd and countless other black Americans killed by police. Photo: Sam Buisman Listen to the audio version of this story here, originally aired on 6/4/20. Author: …

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June 03, 2020
Minnesota heightens charges against Chauvin, charges other three officers in killing of George Floyd.

Protesters in Minneapolis, pictured above on Friday, and across the globe demanded such charges in their protests. Photo: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison harshens the charges against the police officer who killed George Floyd and …

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June 03, 2020
Marchers persist through rain in fourth day of protests for George Floyd.

Protests proceeded without riots or violence Tuesday night. Photo: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman Marchers circling the Capitol persisted through Tuesday night’s storms in a fourth day of peaceful protests for George Floyd. Over 300 protestors marched around the Capitol …

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June 02, 2020
Mayor Rhodes-Conway urges an end to nighttime protests to stop their exploitation.

The Mayor asked protesters to cease their activities before nightfall to prevent outside criminals from exploiting them for violence. Photo: Carla Christenson. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway pleads protestors to stop going out at night …

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June 01, 2020
Peaceful protest for George Floyd followed by rioting, police crackdown on State Street.

As the sun set, shattered glass, riot police and tear gas blanketed State Street. Photo: Carla Christenson. Listen to the audio version of this piece here, originally aired on 6/1/20. Author: Sam Buisman Peaceful protests on State Street over …

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February 24, 2020
Ep9: Sankofa

UW-Madison graduate, and community organizing rapper extraordinaire K. Sankofa is about change. Whether it be through music or protest, Sankofa looks to educate and fight for social justice. Parrhesia drops 2/29/20. Speaking truth to power.

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December 07, 2019
Table Talk Ep1

Co-hosts Hannah and Francisco discuss the media’s bizarre fascination with serial killers, it’s borderline exploitation of surviving narratives and the depiction of justice and entertainment for shock value. Special guest appearance from Abbey Ragan.

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