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February 18, 2026

Centering Community Care in Madison this Black History

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Centering Community Care in Madison this Black History

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Community care has always been a pillar of a functioning society. But what does community care actually look like? According to  Angela Russell, host of the local award-winning podcast Black Oxygen, community care can take on countless forms. Whether it's leaning on a neighbor in a time of need, volunteering with a local organization , or even just hosting a group chat among friends. The latest season of Black Oxygen centers on the topic of community care. And today, host Bianca Martin caught up with Russell to talk about the new season of the podcast and the role that community care has historically played in civil rights movements. 

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