UMOJA Magazine

06/12/2026

MAY COMMUNITY EVENTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED!
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• ULGM The Excellence in Workforce & Economic Development Summit, by Hedi Rudd
• Saving Our Babies Press Conference, by Hedi Rudd
• Women In Focus Scholarship Reception, by Edith Hilliard; photos by Dion Johnson
• Ruben Anthony Fireside Chat, by Britney Sinclair
• Big West Game: A Community Basketball Fundraiser, by Dai Mixson
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See more at https://www.umojamagazine.com

06/11/2026

Anyone who has spent time in Madison is familiar with the annual YWCA Madison's Women of Distinction Awards. For 50 years these awards have honored women who have made significant contributions to the Madison area community. For many years the awards presentation took place at a luncheon in a downtown hotel or at the Monona Terrace Convention Center. In recent years the event was held at Garver Feed Mill during an evening cocktail reception. However, on Friday, May 8, 2026, the YWCA presented this year’s Women of Distinction Awards at its first Solidarity Sunset Soiree at the Marriott West in Middleton. Attendees were attired in beautiful sunset hues of orange, yellow, ecru, and lavender.
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https://www.umojamagazine.com/article/ywcas-solidarity-sunset-soiree/

06/11/2026

When asked, “How was your Mother’s Day?” most women respond with some version of, “It was lovely.” “My family made me breakfast in bed.” “We went to church together.” “We all went to brunch.” “We had a special dinner.” However, a small group of women had a very special Mother’s Day as they attended a “A Joyful Mother’s Day Evening Music Celebration.” This event was a display of jazz, gospel, and soul held at the Black Business Hub.
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https://www.umojamagazine.com/article/a-special-mothers-day/

06/05/2026

Crossing the stage to receive his UW law degree this month, Corey Saffold proudly wore a sash reading “Black Lawyers Matter.” Few seeing him now would know the obstacles he overcame to reach this milestone.
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Crossing the stage to receive his UW law degree this month, Corey Saffold proudly wore a sash reading “Black Lawyers Matter.” Few seeing him now would know the obstacles he […]

06/04/2026

Armaad Jamaal Eubanks was born in 1984 in Madison, Wisconsin. Growing up on the south side of Madison, Jamaal was part of a close-knit community that shaped much of his early life. He played football with the Southside Raiders and spent many afternoons at the South Madison Neighborhood Center, now known as the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County. Among his fondest memories was the lounge called Purlies, a local gem that generously allowed them to host fundraisers and to that sense of unity in the neighborhood.
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Armaad Jamaal Eubanks was born in 1984 in Madison, Wisconsin. Growing up on the south side of Madison, Jamaal was part of a close-knit community that shaped much of his […]

06/03/2026

Dr. India Anderson-Carter loves delivering babies—and caring for the women bringing them into the world. As a physician in UW Health’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anderson-Carter’s goal is to ensure women feel supported and unashamed to talk about their health.
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Dr. India Anderson-Carter loves delivering babies—and caring for the women bringing them into the world. As a physician in UW Health’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anderson-Carter’s goal is to […]

06/01/2026

From the UMOJA Desk: Graduating The Village
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Every spring, graduation photos start filling timelines. Caps tossed into the air. Families packed into crowded auditoriums holding flowers, balloons, and tissues. Proud mothers posting long captions. Grandparents sitting in folding chairs trying not to cry before the ceremony even starts.
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Every spring, graduation photos start filling timelines. Caps tossed into the air. Families packed into crowded auditoriums holding flowers, balloons, and tissues. Proud mothers posting long captions. Grandparents sitting in […]

05/30/2026

Our May 2026 University & College Issue is now live at umojamagazine.com and arriving to our subscribers' inboxes and mailboxes soon 🎉

This month features Dr. India Anderson-Carter, Corey Saffold, and Armaad Jamaal Eubanks along with profiles of hardworking community members and recaps of events you may have missed in April & May.

Read the issue at umojamagazine.com!

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05/27/2026

Join Mt. Zion Baptist Church for 115 Years of Faithfulness at 10:45am & 2:30pm on Sunday, May 31! Learn more at https://mtzlife.com/

05/26/2026

COMING SOON!
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Our May 2026 edition is launching this week! Subscribers, our University / College Issue will arrive in your mailboxes and inboxes soon, featuring:
• Dr. India Anderson-Carter is reshaping how women experience healthcare, by Shari Gasper
• Odyssey Superstar Corey Saffold: A Black Lawyer Who Matters, by Emily Auerbach
• The Journey of Armaad Jamaal Eubanks, by Leotha Stanley

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