Order the June issue: Celebrating Juneteenth in Madison

As the nation marks the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth — a holiday that celebrates freedom — a legacy of liberation comes alive in the streets of Madison, not just in celebration, but in resistance, resilience and the unwavering pride of a Black community still rising. The anniversary comes as Madison’s Black community starts a new chapter: The Black Business Hub opened in August 2024 and The Center for Black Excellence and Culture is currently under construction.

Also in the June issue is the untold story of Ida O’Keeffe. Sun Prairie is lauded as the 1887 birthplace of a legendary modernist painter Georgia O’Keeffe, but another artist worth claiming was born there, too. Emma Waldinger sets out to uncover local traces of Ida’s neglected life and work.

Pick up the issue on newsstands June 4 or order a single copy of the issue here.

Some additional June stories include:

A MEDIA MAVEN: Elizabeth Murphy Burns leaves a lasting legacy in the history of broadcast and print journalism.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: After a flurry of challenges to the federal judiciary across the country, U.S. Judge James D. Peterson of Madison has stayed the course.

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Madison’s vintage T-shirt scene revives the allure of well-worn classics.

IN SEASON: A summer salad at Cadre highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients, like wild asparagus, French radishes and baby greens.

WE ARE SO BACK: Hạ Long Bay’s long-awaited reopening brings back all the familiar favorites plus fresh updates.