Center for Black Excellence and Culture hosts triumphant grand opening

About this episode

The episode covers local news including the grand opening of a community space and various current events in Madison.

Here's your local news for Thursday, May 7, 2026: We check out a new community space on Madison's south side, Learn more about the campaign for a unionized newsroom at the Cap Times, Discuss two recent court decisions involving DOJ records requests, Tell you the best spots to cast your fishing line, Reflect on Forward Madison FC's remarkable stretch away from home, And much more.

People in this episode

Host: WORT News and Public Affairs

Topics covered

• community space
• unionized newsroom
• court decisions
• fishing
• sports commentary

Keywords

• Black Excellence
• community
• union
• court decisions
• fishing
• Forward Madison FC

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Center for Black Excellence and Culture, Cap Times, DOJ, Forward Madison FC

Places: Madison

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