Madison Black Restaurant Week to Honor Ms. Milele Chikasa Anana

MADISON, Wis. –  More than 30 restaurants, food carts, caterers and specialty food service providers will honor the legacy of Ms. Milele Chikasa Anana during the fifth annual Madison Black Restaurant Week, taking place Sunday, Aug. 16 through Sunday, Aug. 23. Affectionately known as Ms. Milele, the pioneer behind the week-long event, which is aimed at increasing visibility and patronage of Black-owned restaurants in Dane County, passed away in May at the age of 86.

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2020 Forward Festival to Be Hybrid Conference

MADISON, Wis. – Local innovators, entrepreneurs and like-minded individuals will have more accessibility to this years’ Forward Festival as it embraces a hybrid model. The 11th annual event will take place Aug. 13-20 and will feature more than 35 events, with a majority being virtual, organizers announced today.

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