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Gateway to summer Tommie Smith, a 1968 Olympics gold medalist and lifelong activist. Tommie Smith Awards, Thursday, May 27, 6:30 p.m.: A new collaborative event coordinated by Madison College and UW-Whitewater, the Tommie Smith Awards recognizes area athletes who are also working for positive change in their communities. The event is named for lifelong social justice activist Tommie Smith, who along with fellow medalist John Carlos made the world take notice with the “clenched fist” gesture at the 1968 Olympics. Smith will speak about activism as part of the livestream, honoring Ma...

Isthmus Picks for May 20-27 features a return to live theater from American Players Theatre and Madison Shakespeare Company, virtual community leadership awards presentations from YWCA Madison and Madison College, and much more.