EDITORIAL Dazzling center in Madison will affirm, inspire | Our view Wisconsin State Journal editorial board May 10, 2026 May 10, 2026 Updated 13 hrs ago × Lauren Cnare, a community member on the Wisconsin State Journal editorial board, introduces herself Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Madison is going to feel more like home for the Black people who live, move and visit here.kAm%96 r6?E6C 7@C q=24< tI46==6?46 2?5 rF=EFC6 :D k2 E2C86ElQ03=2?<Q 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^?6HD^=@42=^3FD:?6DD^56G6=@A>6?E^2CE:4=604g27b634\da2e\ch2b\h5_4\gg5`6c7b535e]9E>=Qm@A6?:?8k^2m E9:D DF>>6C]k^AmkAm(92E 2 86> E96 E9C66\DE@CJ[ bf[___\DBF2C6\7@@E[ Sba >:==:@? 4@>>F?:EJ 46?E6C :D @? 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