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Cutting The Cake: UW, Other State Schools Feel the Budget Cuts

July 24, 2015

Cutting The Cake: UW, Other State Schools Feel the Budget Cuts

By Nate Goethel July 24, 2015   Photo Credit: www.wcmcoop.com     The Wisconsin State Senate recently passed a bill for the $73 billion 2015-2017 budget. The bill was passed during a late-night vote, minutes before the midnight deadline, and amid a large amount of controversy over a variety of topics, from repealing salary minimums […]

Popular Interests In This Article: 2015-2017 Budget, Cutting the Cake, JULY 24 2015, Scott Walker, UW System, UW-Madison, VOL. 25 NO. 28

DWB: Dying While Black – Another Death Raises Concerns on Police Tactics

July 24, 2015

DWB: Dying While Black – Another Death Raises Concerns on Police Tactics

By Rob Franklin July 24, 2015   Sandra Bland     A law enforcement officer committed violations during the traffic stop of Sandra Bland, an African American woman found dead inside a Waller County jail cell.   According to a preliminary review by the Texas Department of Public Safety, authorities spotted violations of the department’s […]

Popular Interests In This Article: DWB, JULY 24 2015, Sandra Bland, VOL. 25 NO. 28, Waller County TX

Taki S. Raton Honored and Remembered During Memorial Service

July 24, 2015

Taki S. Raton Honored and Remembered During Memorial Service

By Ariele Vaccaro July 24, 2015   Taki S. Raton     On the evening of July 17, a crowd gathered in the former home of AM 920 WOKY to celebrate the life of writer and educator Taki S. Raton. There, more than thirty attendees listened to speeches from those whose lives were touched by […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Blyden Delany Academy, JULY 24 2015, Milwaukee African-American Community, Passing, Rahim Islam, Taki S. Raton, The Milwaukee Courier, UNIVERSALLY SPEAKING, VOL. 25 NO. 28, Young Gifted and Black Series

Classifieds/Employment: July 24, 2015

July 24, 2015

Classifieds/Employment: July 24, 2015

      EMPLOYMENT     Common Wealth seeks motivated, energetic youth worker. Major focus on job development & networking w/ businesses to create employment opportunities for youth. Position will also work directly w/teens & help deliver our employment & financial education, job placement, & mentoring programs for underprivileged youth. Full-time position starting 8/31/15 w/ […]

Popular Interests In This Article: JULY 24 2015, VOL. 25 NO. 28

Young, Gifted & Black Series: MPS Reagan Presidential Scholar Recipient Chooses Howard University for College

July 24, 2015

Young, Gifted & Black Series: MPS Reagan Presidential Scholar Recipient Chooses Howard University for College

By Taki S. Raton July 24, 2015       YG&B is particularly proud in this week’s writing as our selection is one of our own whose accomplishments have placed her among the nation’s top high school academic achievers among the best of the very best.   She is young, gifted & Black. Alethia Tilford […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Alethia Tilford, Educational Excellence, Howard University, JULY 24 2015, MPS Excellence in Education Award, Nicholas Ngo, U.S. Presidential Scholar, VOL. 25 NO. 28, Young Gifted and Black Series, YoungArts

Bandsketball – MKE Brings Together Local Artists and Community Members for Second Year

July 24, 2015

Bandsketball – MKE Brings Together Local Artists and Community Members for Second Year

By Eelisa Jones July 24, 2015   Milwaukee bands Rio Turbo and New Age Narcissism (NAN) play against each other in one game of basketball.     During what could be called a time of national turmoil and divide – when those of different backgrounds and races may feel forced to regard one another with […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Alex Heaton, B-MKE, Bandsketball, Bandsketball–MKE BMKE, Basketball, Basketball Tournament, Johanna Rose, JULY 24 2015, Music, VOL. 25 NO. 28

Social Development Commission Strives to Reform Image & Increase

July 24, 2015

Social Development Commission Strives to Reform Image & Increase

By Mrinal Gokhale July 24, 2015   CEO of Milwaukee’s Social Development Commission (SDC), George Hinton.     After recent shootings, Police Chief Edward Flynn stated Milwaukee has the fourth highest murder rates of the nation.   Given this statistic, Milwaukee’s Social Development Commission (SDC) strives to reach out to the poor to achieve their […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Energy Assistance, GED, George Hinton, HSED, Job Training, JULY 24 2015, Milwaukee County, Social Development Commission SDC, VOL. 25 NO. 28, Weatherization

Brown Girl Green Money: In Consideration of My Future Spouse

July 24, 2015

Brown Girl Green Money: In Consideration of My Future Spouse

By Angela Fitzgerald July 24, 2015     Angela Fitzgerald     I’ve been super health conscious as of late and the motivation to get it right and tight is driven by a friend’s upcoming nuptials in beautiful Jamaica – which I plan to attend. And while I don’t anticipate getting my groove back, as […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Angela Fitzgerald, Brown Girl Green Money, Debt, Financial Independence, Household Budget, Household Finances, JULY 24 2015, Marital Financial Success, Marriage, VOL. 25 NO. 28

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES

Are You Sure It’s Not 1955? Reflections on Emmett Till’s 74th Birthday

July 24, 2015

Are You Sure It’s Not 1955? Reflections on Emmett Till’s 74th Birthday

By Amber Walker July 24, 2015   Amber Walker     I grew up on the Southside of Chicago, right off 71st Street. Taking the journey down this iconic city’s thoroughfare, I’d notice a brown street sign situated slightly below the one labeled “71st Street:” Emmett Till Road.   As a youngster, I always wondered […]

Popular Interests In This Article: A Lesson Before Dying, African-American History, Amber Walker, Civil Rights Movement, Emmett Till, Jim Crow Era, JULY 24 2015, Mamie Till-Mobley, Mississippi, VOL. 25 NO. 28

Closing Education Gap Would Boost U.S. Economy

July 24, 2015

Closing Education Gap Would Boost U.S. Economy

By Freddie Allen, NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent July 24, 2015       WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNPA) — Men of color would earn $170 billion more a year, if they reached the same education level as White men, according to a new White House report.   The report examined “opportunity gaps facing youth of color” and […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Allen, Black Students, Education Attainment Gap, Education Gap, Freddie, High School Graduation Rate, JULY 24 2015, Loretta Lynch, Smart on Crime, VOL. 25 NO. 28

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