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Robert Chappell
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Executive Editor, Madison365
Madison
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Biography
Robert Chappell is a cofounder, associate publisher and editorial director of Madison365, the nation's first nonprofit news outlet focused on communities of color. He began his professional journalism career at the age of 15, covering village government for the Mount Horeb Mail in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. He worked as editor of the Fennimore Times and associate editor of Madison Magazine. He later served Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton as communications director and worked in strategic communications in nonprofit, arts and entertainment and local government sectors for eight years.
racial equity , wisconsin , madison , immigration , race
Stocks and bond markets.
Content
By Robert Chappell Verified| Madison365@ Percival Matthews, professor and associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion in the University of Wisconsin School of Education, has been appointed to a new role as a special adviser to Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and Provost Charles Isbell focused on access and community, the university announced in a press release Tuesday.
By Robert Chappell Verified| Madison365@ Madison365 is proud to announce the return of the award-winning podcast Black Oxygen, hosted by Angela Russell, on Monday, April 14. Launched in 2020, Black Oxygen has become a vital platform amplifying the voices and experiences of Black Wisconsinites. After a hiatus, the podcast is returning to its roots at Madison365 — and Russell says it feels just right. “I am coming home,” Russell said in an interview for the 365 Amplified podcast.
By Robert Chappell Verified| Madison365@ It was the depth of winter, a slow season for the trucking and construction industries. Concrete contractor Brian Williams and trucking company owner Jeremiah Danforth had some time on their hands, and an itch for a new venture. Both members of the Oneida Nation, they had an idea: a laundromat on or near the reservation. While scoping out a location, they came across a spot next to the Oneida Nation’s One-Stop at the corner of South Packerland Drive and Waube Street in Green Bay.
Company Info
Madison365
Madison365 is a nonprofit new media enterprise located in Madison, Wisconsin, operating under the 365 Media Foundation. The organization is dedicated to serving Greater Madison's communities of color by providing news and perspectives from their viewpoint. Its mission is to foster dialogue, build community, and encourage emerging leaders through excellent journalism. The platform offers comprehensive news coverage across various sectors, including community, business, sports, arts, and health. Madison365 also hosts several podcasts, such as "365 Amplified," "OuttaDeeBox Podcast," and "Real Talk with Henry Sanders," which feature diverse discussions. Additionally, it provides job listings to support employment opportunities in the area. Madison365 generates revenue through event sponsorships, business membership packages, and advertising, allowing it to maintain financial sustainability while staying true to its mission. Henry Sanders Jr. serves as the CEO and Publisher, bringing a wealth of experience in community and economic development to the organization.
Founded: 2015