# Angela Fitzgerald

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The School-To-Prison Pipeline

Wisconsin has one of the widest achievement gaps in the country. In this episode, Angela Fitzgerald talks to Rudy Bankston, a survivor of the school-to-prison pipeline. Rudy shares his story of being wrongly convicted and sentenced to life in prison at the age of 19. They’ll also discuss intersecti…

Civic Engagement and Representation

Why care about politics when you feel more like a prop than a constituent? Black voters are told their votes matter, but after an election their concerns often go unheard. In this episode, Angela Fitzgerald sits down with grassroots activist and coalition leader Tatiyana Benson to talk about civic …

Mental Health, Trauma and Black Communities

Angela Fitzgerald sits down with Myra McNair, a licensed therapist, to talk about mental health struggles within Black communities, and how the Black church and financial barriers contribute to these issues. They discuss on how images of Black death, racial trauma, social media and more are provoki…

Angela's Journey and Why Race Matters in Wisconsin

Host and producer Angela Fitzgerald expands on the motivation behind the series in this teaser of the upcoming season. She previews forthcoming guests and topics, and describes the urgent call to action she felt after the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, calling all of us in to explor…

Black vs. African American identity

In America, identity is complex. Black and African American are often used interchangeably but have distinct meanings. For some, it's about heritage. For others, culture. And for all, it’s personal. Host Angela Fitzgerald sits down with Naman Siad and Harry Kiiru to discuss identity, history and be…

Racial Identity and Belonging

Racial identity is simultaneously personal and shaped by society, culture and history. Angela Fitzgerald speaks with Jonathan Delgado about navigating identity in a world where who you are may be questioned or denied. They explore how stereotypes, rejection, and isolation impact mental health, and …

Climate Change and Gentrification in Milwaukee

Climate change is reshaping cities — and deepening racial inequities. Host Angela Fitzgerald talks with Dr. Nicole Robinson about how environmental shifts and rising property values are accelerating gentrification in Milwaukee’s Black neighborhoods. They explore the ties between climate, housing po…

How a New UW Lab is Mapping Black Madisonians' Stories

A new research lab in UW-Madison’s Department of African American Studies has set out to document the experiences of being Black in Madison and mapping Black-affirming spaces in the city. The SoulFolk Collective is made up of undergrads and graduate students, and does research projects that centers…

How UW Research Lab Created a Modern Day “Green Book”

The Wisconsin Historical Society is safeguarding the stories of being Black in Madison by including the SoulFolk Collective’s oral history collection in its archive. The collective is a research lab in UW-Madison’s Department of African American Studies that does research projects centering the Bla…