By Jen Anderson May 22, 2015 In response to the recent shooting of young Tony Robinson earlier this year, students in the Madison area are finding a safe haven to share their voices and emotions without stepping outside the walls of their schools. In an announcement at a news conference last […]
Black Unemployment Dips Below 10 Percent
By Freddie Allen, NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent May 22, 2015 Valerie Wilson, the director of the Program on Race, Ethnicity, and the Economy at the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) speaks jobs and the economy in the Black community during an event at the EPI. (Freddie Allen/NNPA News Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNPA) – […]
Partnerships Push for Diversity at Summit
By Ernest Jones May 22, 2015 Dr. Julianne Malveaux addresses summit attendees. Photo by Hedi Rudd The Madison Region’s Economic and Diversity Summit at the Monona Terrace last week was an outstanding success. In continuing partnership, the Urban League of Greater Madison (ULGM) and Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP) designed the […]
Stroke Risks Start Early, Prevention Should Too
May 22, 2015 Harvey S. Block, MD Most of us only think about controlling health risks after emergencies occur. It helps to understand what may cause a stroke, and how we may reduce the chances of it occurring. The Cause of Stroke To prevent a stroke, it helps to know what […]
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Tony Robinson’s Last 20 Seconds
By Dr. John Y. Odom May 22, 2015 Twenty seconds. It was time enough for Officer Matt Kenny to enter the residence of Tony Robinson. Time enough to get involved in a fight. Time enough to get his head banged against a wall. Time enough to shoot Tony seven times. Time […]
Brown Girl Green Money: Question Corner
By Jasmine Zapata and Angela Fitzgerald May 22, 2015 Jasmine Zapata and Angela Fitzgerald Earlier this month, a reader from our Facebook page submitted this question. We thought we’d share our ideas and then open it up to the BGGM community for additional thoughts on the topic. Here it is: […]
Classifieds/Employment: May 22, 2015
EMPLOYMENT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR……. NEW POSITIONS: 2015 Summer School Teacher MMSD Building Services Summer Help Coordinator of Student Conduct & Expulsions Full Service School Planner – LTE Position Steamfitter Carpenter – 2nd Shift Bilingual Resource Specialist – Mandinka AVID Middle & High School Tutors & Lead Tutors […]
Developments in Diversity: How UW’s Wei LAB is Leading the Way
By Brianna Rae May 22, 2015 Dr. Jackson and his colleagues at the lab's 5th anniversary celebration. “I feel that the role that Black academics have played in social movements and community building needs to be present again,” Jackson said. Wisconsin’s Equity & Inclusion Laboratory recently celebrated its 5th anniversary. […]
Local Events: May 22, 2015 –
By The Madison Times May 22, 2015 To have your event listed, please contact TheMadisonTimes by sending as email to news@madtimes.com. MAY 22 – 25 World’s Largest Brat Fest Alliant Energy Center Every Memorial Day Weekend since 1983, Brat Fest has brought communities together to celebrate with food, music, and family fun all […]
Blacks Becoming More Comfortable Discussing Mental Health
By Jazelle Hunt, NNPA Washington Correspondent May 22, 2015 Jazelle Hunt, NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNPA) – The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that there are more than 40 million Americans currently dealing with mental illnesses, not including issues related drug and alcohol use. But mental health treatment goes […]