Esther J. Cepeda: Step into one family's struggle after State Street shooting in Madison

From the Cepeda columns series

Nov 6, 2021
Nov 6, 2021

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Kristie Grant, mother of Katoine Richardson, thought Madison was "going to be a whole different, slower pace from Chicago." It hasn't been.
AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL

Esther J. Cepeda
JOHN HART STATE JOURNAL

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Opinion

Esther J. Cepeda: You can't 'tell' who is hungry and who isn't

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Opinion

Esther J. Cepeda: Police misled the public about State Street shooting

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Cepeda, of Madison, can be reached at ejc@estherjcepeda.com and @estherjcepeda.

In this Series

Cepeda columns

May 6, 2022
Esther J. Cepeda: 3 tips for Madison as I say goodbye
Apr 30, 2022
Esther J. Cepeda: Why many Latinos distrust doctors, especially during COVID
Apr 23, 2022
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