By The Madison Times May 1, 2015 A story in the Friday, April 24 issue incorrectly stated that the Young, Gifted and Black Coalition will be hosting the May 11 Communities United Meeting, which includes a discussion between Young, Gifted and Black Coalition leaders and David Couper, former chief of the Madison Police […]
Communities United to Host Community Policing Panel
By Elizabeth Stephens | UPDATED: April 27, 2015 12:15 PM April 24, 2015 On Monday, May 11, the Communities United organization will host a discussion panel on community policing and community control over policing. Morathi Adams, co-founder of YGB and Freedom, Inc. and David Couper, former chief of the Madison Police Department […]
Black Jockey Breaks Records, Competition at Indiana Grand
By Victoria T. Davis April 24, 2015 Victoria T. Davis is Special to the NNPA from The Indianapolis Recorder. (NNPA) — During summers in Creston, S.C., Malcolm Franklin sharpened his jockey skills. While most kids his age talked about becoming doctors, lawyers and astronauts, Malcolm Franklin already knew what he […]
Sustainable Eating Can Benefit the Planet & Your Health
April 24, 2015 Sustainable eating looks at the impact our consumption has on the planet’s resources and how healthier eating can benefit the environment, our health and the economy. Also see below: Make a Lasting Impact When it comes to nutrition, fresh, whole foods are key to more than just a delicious […]
Welcome to Brown Girl, Green Money: Part 4: Interview with Ashley Robertson
By Angela Fitzgerald April 24, 2015 Angela Fitzgerald Also see: Welcome to Brown Girl, Green Money: Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. For our last installment of introductions, I had the pleasure of interviewing the newest member of the BGGM crew! Ladies and gentlemen, meet Ashley Robertson. Ashley Robertson […]
Classifieds/Employment: April 24, 2015
EMPLOYMENT Senior Administrative Program Specialist or Administrative Program Specialist University of Wisconsin-Madison, Office of Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (VCFA) is currently recruiting for two positions. This positions reports to the Administrative Officer. For additional information on VCFA go to: https://www.vc.wisc.edu/ The incumbent will be responsible for […]
Banking Exec Earned His Money
By Jordan Shanks, NNPA Intern April 24, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNPA) — For many professionals, the road to success starts with humble beginnings. Because B. Doyle Mitchell Jr., President and CEO of Industrial Bank, inherited his business, he has felt he has always had something extra to prove. “There’s the impression that, […]
Black Girls Matter
By Heymiss Progress April 24, 2015 Dear You: “I have no place to go in Madison where I fit in. I feel like I don’t belong and to be a young Black woman is unacceptable to a lot of people here.” That’s what I’ve been hearing over and over from young Black […]
Maya Angelou is the Face of the Newest Forever Stamp
By Jazelle Hunt, NNPA Washington Correspondent April 24, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNPA) — Less than a year after her death, Maya Angelou has been further immortalized on a U.S. Postal Service commemorative Forever Stamp. An all-star assembly gathered to witness the first-day-of-issue stamp unveiling ceremony, held at the Warner Theatre in […]
Local Events: April 24, 2015 –
By Aubrey Koski April 24, 2015 Listing compiled by Aubrey Koski To have your event listed, please contact TheMadisonTimes by sending as email to news@madtimes.com. Thursday, April 23 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. Hair Affair: The Art of Hair Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, 227 State St., Madison. Fourth biennial celebratory exhibition features […]