By Karen Stokes February 6, 2015 Governor Scott Walker Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has been busy. Between attending the Iowa Freedom Summit and appearances on Sunday morning news shows, it is apparent to all of Wisconsin that Scott Walker has presidential aspirations. Amid his campaigning, Walker addressed lawmakers in Madison unveiling […]
Study: College Completion Gap Between Rich, Poor Widens
By Christine Armario, Associated Press February 6, 2015 In this Jan. 20, 2015, President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington. The White House said Tuesday, Jan. 27, it is dropping a proposal to scale back the tax benefits of college […]
The Rennebohm Foundation Awards BGC and ULGM a Six-figure Grant in Support of Jobs and Internships for Teens and Adults
February 6, 2015 MADISON, WISCONSIN — The Boys & Girls Club of Dane County (BGCDC) in partnership with the Urban League of Greater Madison (UGLM) and The Oscar Rennebohm Foundation will come together to announce a $300,000 grant that will help both agencies boost internships, employment and career training over the next three years. The […]
Income Inequality Rises In all 50 States
By Freddie Allen, NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent February 6, 2016 Lakia Wilson, a guidance counselor from Detroit, Mich., said that even though you hear on television that the economy is coming back, it hasn’t come back for everyone. (Freddie Allen/NNPA) WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNPA) — Income inequality is rising and it affects workers […]
The Wait is Nearly Over: 2015 Girl Scout Cookie Program Begins Soon
February 6, 2015 Everyone’s favorite cookie is coming back. On Friday, February 13, Girl Scouts of Wisconsin – Badgerland will begin selling cookies as part of the Girl Scout Cookie Program. The program is the largest girl-run business in the world and teaches girls essential skills to succeed personally and professionally, including […]
Reverend Dr. Leonard Thompson Sr. to Serve as the Interim Pastor
February 6, 2015 Deacon Joseph Thomas, Chair Mt. Zion Baptist Church Deacon Board Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Madison has selected the Reverend Dr. Leonard Thompson Sr. to serve as the Interim Pastor. Reverend Dr. Thompson’s first Sunday as Interim will be February 15, 2015. Rev. Dr. Thompson is an ordained minister […]
‘Get Your Kids Vaccinated,’ Obama Tells Parents Doubting ‘Indisputable’ Science
February 6, 2015 Pediatrician Charles Goodman vaccinates 1 year-old Cameron Fierro with the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine, or MMR vaccine at his practice in Northridge, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) In the face of a growing measles outbreak, President Obama is urging parents to heed modern science and vaccinate their children. […]
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God Made Man in His Own Image, Why? Part 2
By Rahim Islam February 6, 2015 Rahim Islam Continued from last week Given the power and amazement of His creation, He commanded (or willed) each event to happen and it was done (if you know another answer, I’m ready to listen). This is where science and religion begin to go […]
A Moment in Black History: Ida B. Wells
February 6, 2015 Ida B. Wells Ida B. Wells was a journalist, suffragette, and crusader for justice in the face of tyranny. She was the daughter of former slaves, and became one of the most prominent activists in America’s anti-lynching movement. Wells helped establish civil rights organizations all over the country, and […]
Soon, Not Even 1 Percent Of Fortune 500 Companies Will Have Black CEOs
February 6, 2015 In this Jan. 13, 2012, file photo, Don Thompson, McDonald’s President and Chief Operating Officer, speaks during a news conference in Innsbruck, Austria. (Kerstin Joensson/ AP Images for McDonald’s, File) When McDonald's CEO Don Thompson officially steps down in March, there will be just four black CEOs in the […]