Hundreds of people, including many of Madison’s top business and community leaders, gathered Friday night to hear how a group of influential African-American residents calling themselves the Justified Anger coalition plans to lead a broad-based attack on pronounced racial disparities in the city.
The event at the Alliant Energy Center’s Exhibition Hall felt like a party early on, with tables of refreshments and music from a neo-soul band. It turned serious as the Rev. Alex Gee, the effort’s leader, issued a fervent call to action.