Anti-Racism Update 01.14.26

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AR QUIZ

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EDUCATION

  • Join EXPO of Wisconsin and the ACLU of Wisconsin for a powerful one-hour webinar on the value of voting and civic engagement.Thursday, January 15th 6:00 – 7:00 PM. During this session, EXPO will share how our Unlock the Vote campaign and Engage • Educate • Empower framework are building real community power — especially among people impacted by the system. What to expect: Why voting matters — especially for people impacted by the system, How “Unlock the Vote” is changing access, awareness, and outcomes, Ways YOU can plug in immediately, An opportunity to join EXPO & ACLU’s ongoing phone-banking and civic engagement work. Register for the webinar here: Your Voice. Your Power. Your Vote
  • Black History For a New Day – Discounted Registration. Registration is open for the February 16 – April 27 cohort of Justified Anger’s “Black History for a New Day” with a discount of 10% off (code: HOLIDAYGIFT10) or – if you have taken this course before – with a 50% discount (code: ALUMNI). The 9-week course is available in three formats: Monday in-person, Monday virtual, and self-paced/asynchronous. The purpose is to understand how the African-American experience has shaped the world we live in and how allies can find roles supporting racial justice today. Highly recommended by the Racial Justice Ministry Team. https://courses.justifiedanger.com/component/eventbooking/course-registration/2025-bhfand/202?Itemid=762
  • FCNL Native American Legislative Update: While a new Congress and administration have brought trouble and uncertainty, tribal advocates have successfully secured major wins for Indian Country. https://fcnl.actionkit.com/mailings/view/110324?akid=110324.173843.aiIArU&c0=110324.P9Toco&rd=1&t=4&utm_campaign=NALU&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ak&utm_term=110324.173843.aiIArU

ACTION

  •  Become a member of Voces de la Frontera. Support Voces de la Frontera by becoming a member. Voces is operating a hotline, coordinating verifiers, offering Know Your Rights trainings, and other actions in support of immigrants in WI. https://vdlf.org/membership/
  • Attend one of the many events in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Hosted by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Coalition: https://mlkingcoalition.org/
    • MLK Free Community Dinner. Friday, January 16, 4:30 – 7:00 PM | Gordon Dining & Event Center, 770 W. Dayton St. Kick-off the King Holiday weekend with fellowship and the annual MLK Free Community Dinner. Dinner served buffet style will include fried and baked chicken, mac n’ cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, sweet potato pie, and more. Join us and share a wonderful meal with friends, old and new, in Dr. King’s spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood!
    • Families for Justice Martin Luther King Day Event, Monday, January 19th, 10am – 12:30pm Linden Co-Housing. Join Families for Justice for a morning of connection and engagement to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the fight for racial justice and against white supremacy and anti-Blackness. This year we will explore how inequality and racism show up in our community, at school and in our country. We will have age-based learning groups and even a separate learning/engagement opportunity for adults! Together we’ll learn, discuss, play, rest, and reach. As always- We define “family” broadly and our events are open to all! https://bit.ly/Jan19MLKDay
    • State of Wisconsin Tribute and Ceremony: Jan 19, 12:00 pm in the Capitol Rotunda. Under the powerful theme “The Power of Unity,” the 2026 event stands as a testament to Wisconsin’s unwavering commitment to inclusivity. We are proud to continue our annual celebration of Dr. King’s life and legacy in words and music, featuring Chicago’s Victory Travelers Gospel Group, Dr. Brianna Ware-Boggs, violinist, news analyst Ahmed Baba as guest speaker, the presentation of the MLK Heritage Awards and more. Also broadcast live on Wisconsin Public Radio and Wisconsin PBS.
    • 41st Annual Madison & Dane County MLK Day Observance – Monday, Jan 19, 5:15 pm Overture Center for the Arts: Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition of Madison & Dane County annual event, with freedom songs sing-along 5:15 pm, program 6 pm with keynote by Marc Lamont Hill, MLK Community Choir, and MLK Humanitarian Awards.(Attend two rehearsals to join the Community Choir! January 13 at 6:30 PM and January 17 at 11:00 AM). Details at mlkingcoalition.org.

AR QUIZ ANSWER

  • One of the most prolific contributors to the AR Quiz is Bob Newbery. Bob has been in the hospital due to a fall and we miss him. We wish him a solid recovery so he can concoct more quizzes for us!

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