By Elizabeth Stephens June 19, 2015 From left: Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney, Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Madison Metropolitan School District Jennifer Cheatham Mayor Paul Soglin, Madison Metropolitan School Superintendent Jennifer Cheatham and Police Chief Mike Koval were among the top city officials present at a recent June 4 press conference […]
Madison Celebrates Juneteenth Day’s 150th Anniversary
By Rob Franklin June 19, 2015 Kids celebrate at last year’s Juneteenth Celebration The month of June is known as the beginning of Summer. It marks the kickoff of many festivals, concerts, games and experiences correlated with warm weather. For the African American community, June is a particularly meaningful month to celebrate. […]
Taking Charge: Men Need to Take an Active Role in Their Health
June 19, 2015 Dr. David Shearer Whether the issue is lack of awareness, risky behaviors that threaten good health, or reluctance to speak up, there is a big, preventable problem plaguing the health of American men – not seeing a doctor. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that men […]
Men and Depression: Know the Warning Signs
June 19, 2015 Mental health has become a major topic and area of concern, especially among men. Studies show men are much more likely than women to suffer from undiagnosed depression. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the suicide rate among men is four times higher than among women. […]
Classifieds/Employment: June 19, 2015
EMPLOYMENT Associate Facilities Architect The Department of Capital Planning & Development is recruiting for an Associate Facilities Architect. This position is an advanced technical management position responsible for the administration, planning & management of the architectural/engineering projects that are critical to developing & maintaining campus facilities. This position is […]
Empowering Students Through Education
By Sabrina Madison June 19, 2015 Links, Incorporated organization members gather before their recent event. On Sunday, June 7, the Madison Metropolitan Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, presented its annual African-American Student Recognition Program at Madison College’s Truax Campus. This year’s theme, “Empowering Students Through Education,” was resonant throughout the program’s entirety. […]
Please, Just Say No to Father’s Day Pettiness!
By Heymiss Progress June 19, 2015 Dear Progress: The father of my two children (5 & 2 years old) hasn’t spent much time with them. He comes around to see them only a few times a month. He’s always either looking for a job, about to get fired from a job […]
Brown Girl Green Money: Talking to Young Kids About Money & Entrepreneurship
By Jasmine Zapata, MD June 19, 2015 A few days ago, while driving my 6-year-old son home from school, he informed me that in addition to being a real estate investor and a policeman, he was going to be an inventor. He went on to describe how he was going to […]
Journalist Discovers 4th Rail of Politics: The LGBT Debate
By Jazelle Hunt, NNPA Washington Correspondent June 19, 2015 Sophia A. Nelson WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNPA) – It was a typical Friday night when journalist, author, and political analyst, Sophia A. Nelson did what she typically does: She posted a photo on her Twitter account. It wasn’t a typical photo and it did […]
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The Black Community is at a Crossroads
By Rahim Islam June 19, 2015 Rahim Islam My brothers and sisters, we’re at a very serious crossroads in our history as Black people in America and specifically in our urban core where nearly 75 percent of all Black people live. BREAKING NEWS!! BLACKS ARE MORE SEGREGATED THAN EVER BEFORE. Out of nearly 50,000 cities in […]