A time to act: How does Madison make progress on racial equity?



Session sponsored and curated by Quartz

Moderator: Angela Russell
Panelists:
Shiva Bidar, Jack Daniels III & Kimila Daniels

Madison has been grappling with a racial achievement gap for decades. This summer of racial reckoning suggests this affluent and liberal city has not adequately responded. Disparities are significant throughout all industry sectors. We’ll explore these disparities, why they exist and how to act in ways that are sustainable and transformational.

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