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ONLINE: The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observances
Jan 18, 2021 12:00 PM
December 27, 2019
Sameer A. Khan
Eddie S. Glaude Jr. is chair of the Department of African American Studies at Princeton University.
While in-person commemorations of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday are not possible during the pandemic, it is more important than ever, in the midst of multiple national crises, to celebrate his activism and advocacy of peaceful dissent. At noon, tune in to Wisconsin Public Radio for audio highlights from past celebrations hosted by Jonathan Overby. You ll hear excerpts from the 2011 tribute with Michelle Alexander (author of
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Cones and fencing are put up to block off an area outside of the Wisconsin State Capitol on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Madison, Wis. Angela Major/WPR
The state Capitol in Madison hasn’t seen signs of demonstration so far Sunday although many members of law enforcement are present in anticipation of protests that could turn violent amid the upcoming inauguration of President-elect
In fact, with numerous streets closed off around the Capitol Square, the area has been much quieter than it would be on a usual day no cars, and conversations can be heard from a block away.
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and City of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced an emergency relief package on Tuesday that would provide a combined estimated $16.2 million for rental assistance.