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Local ‘DNA Hunter’ helps people follow the branches of their family trees
When parts of a family tree are missing, finding them often requires patience, vulnerability and a readiness for revelations. The advent of the internet and its growing genealogy and record databases has paved a modern path to the age-old answers many seek, but they often leave people with only pieces of the full story. For many seekers in Madison and beyond, that’s where the local “DNA Hunter” comes in.
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Image credits: Photo by Patrick Stutz/Illustration by Tim Burton
Determined Traveler
Madison-born emcee Brother Ali has been busy during the pandemic, with a new political-talk podcast, an online stage skills course and some new tracks. And he’s out on tour.
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Photo credit: Identity Media
Breaking Into the Art World: Graffiti Gets Legit
A new breed of artist breaking into the traditional art world. These graffiti artists-turned-paid professional designers and creators are finding success in new and exciting ways with their tenacity, fresh ideas and seemingly endless energy.
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Hip-Hop Heavyweight
In addition to being a rapper, K.I.L.O is the co-founder of LessWork Lifestyle, a company that assists local rappers with studio recording, apparel and promotion. It’s a response to the city’s reputation as an unwelcoming place for rap artists.
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Steven Potter, Reporter 