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Thursday, January 29, 2026

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Mariam Coker works for the dignity of those in need of social work assistance. 
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Mariam defies white-saviorism

Welcome to “Black Girl Magic.” This week’s Magician of The Week is First Wave scholar, ASM councilwomyn and Equity and Inclusion Committee Chair, Mariam Coker.


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New seasons explore adulthood

Recently, two similar yet undeniably different series returned for new seasons: HBO’s “Girls” and Comedy Central’s “Broad City.” Both are half-hour comedies centering around women in their 20s exploring what adulthood should look like in New York City.


"Motown: The Musical" celebrates black music culture. 
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"Motown: The Musical" hits Overture Center

Talk about being taken back in time and reliving moments that shaped Black culture. “Motown: The Musical” takes us on a dramatic dance-driven, musically spirited trip back to the glory days of Detroit.


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Coming-of-age comedies navigate tumultuous adulthood

Recently two similar, yet undeniably different series returned for new seasons: HBO’s “Girls” and Comedy Central’s “Broad City.” Both are half-hour comedies centering around women in their twenties exploring what adulthood should look like in New York City.


Actions by The Frequency have opened up conversations regarding segregation in Madison’s hip-hop scene.
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Hip-hop in Madison fights to exist, again

It had clearly been a long week for Michael Penn II. As we discussed The Frequency’s recent decision to place a moratorium on hip-hop shows for a year, the writer, rapper and activist laid sideways on a dilapidated couch, more out of necessity than comfort.


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