It's Bazaar & Gala Season

In this week's episode of 365 Amplified, the team dives into a busy stretch of community events, local politics, sports news, and a thoughtful conversation with the leaders of the Urban League of Greater Madison Young Professionals.

Highlights

• Holiday Black Bazaar returns bigger than ever, featuring 50+ Black-owned vendors, performances, and community gathering space at the Hub.

• Profile: Percy Brown — Omar talks about the new Carey Middle School principal and his winding journey through education and DEI work.

• Governor's race update — Mandela Barnes enters; the crew discusses timing, name recognition, new potential candidates, and what redistricting could mean for 2026.

• Judo phenom — Seventh-grader Ilion Hoskins heads to Peru to represent Team USA at the Pan American Championships.

• Sports roundup — Badger volleyball advances in NCAA play; Forward Madison re-signs Derek Gebhard and adds veteran defender Mark Segbers; the new Madison women's team unveils its branding December 12.

• Milwaukee soccer stadium — Still in the works, but no ground broken yet.

Feature Interview

Current and incoming YP presidents Kayla Conklin and Déja Mason join the show to discuss:

• YP's growth and Central Region Chapter of Excellence recognition

• Why affinity spaces matter for young Black professionals

• Goals for 2026, including community service, advocacy, leadership development, and food security work