Madison365

Black Oxygen

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Angela Russell is a Black woman who loves Wisconsin. That said, with so few Black folks in the state, sometimes she needs a little extra dose of Black oxygen. A place where she can breathe, connect, restore by hearing and listening deeply to Black folks in this shared journey of life. This podcast will feature and highlight the Black voices in Wisconsin and a little beyond. We hope that these conversations will lift your spirits and give you a few moments to breathe. Get your candles lit and your incense burning. It’s time for Black Oxygen.

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Alex Booker 18.07.2022 55:09

Alex Booker, owner of Booker Botanicals and a Farmer Education Manager at Badger Rock Middle School, is second generation born and raised right here in Madison, Wisconsin. He grew up on the east side and started his gardening and farming journey while attending the East Madison Community Center as a child. In this episode of Black Oxygen, Alex discusses his grandparents journey to Wisconsin, his...

Hon. Rev. Everett Mitchell: Believing in what's possible 11.07.2022 41:17

On June 1, 2022, the Honorable Reverend Everett Mitchell officially launched his campaign to be on Wisconsin's Supreme Court. In this episode, Judge Mitchell discusses why he decided to run for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, leading with authenticity, living into your purpose, and much more. Our conversation ends with a quote that serves as his North Star, "do not follow the path that has been given...

We're coming back! 04.07.2022 0:57

Black Oxygen host Angela Russell checks back in to tell you what's coming up next week!

Coming Soon - Season 6 02.05.2022 0:57

The Black Oxygen Podcast will return in June for Season 6! Season 6 will be all about Black folks exploring the outdoors. See you soon!

Mark Richardson: Find the good 25.04.2022 1:00:02

Mark Richardson is the Founder and President of Unfinished Business. Unfinished Business, based in Madison, Wi, focuses on career coaching, DEI consulting, and talent recruitment. In this episode of Black Oxygen we discuss Mark's journey to Wisconsin, the great resignation, and his journey through grief. He reminds us to, "find the good stuff during hard times." #BlackOxygen #GrievingWhileBlack #B...

DeVon Wilson: Grieving during a pandemic is difficult 18.04.2022 57:43

DeVon Wilson, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the School of Letters and Science at UW-Madison, experienced deep loss and grief near the beginning of the pandemic with the passing of one of his best friends. He says, "grieving during a pandemic is difficult … I learned that I couldn't do it alone." In this episode of Black Oxygen, DeVon discusses his journey to Wisconsin, the...