By Elizabeth Stephens May 1, 2015 Ald. Barbara McKinney “We need to be in these important positions to enrich our conversations,” said Ald. McKinney. “The dialogue will be so much richer, so many more questions will be asked, and there will be many more visions.” Following this month’s historic Madison […]
New Diversity Director Ready to Engage Alumni
By Lindsey Gapen May 1, 2015 Tracey Williams-Maclin In an effort to further engage the variety of skills, knowledge and experience of past graduates, the Wisconsin Alumni Association recently hired a new director of diversity and inclusion to build new relationships within the community. And she’s hit the ground running. […]
Senate Confirms Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall May 1, 2015 Loretta E. Lynch Last week, Loretta E. Lynch made history by becoming the 83rd U.S. Attorney General after a lengthy and protracted U.S. Senate confirmation. As the first African-American woman, second African-American and second woman to ever hold the position, she will have to […]
Magazine Events to Address Civil Rights Issues
By Lindsey Gapen May 1, 2015 Known for reporting on America’s hidden history of opposition and resistance, The Nation magazine will celebrate its 150th anniversary with multiple events around the state to discuss race, immigration, policing and what civil rights mean today in Wisconsin and America. Gary Younge, a correspondent with […]
Classifieds/Employment: May 1, 2015
EMPLOYMENT Psychotherapist Job Opening at Catholic Charities of Madison in Madison, WI: Start Date: Immediate Employment Term: Regular Employment Type: Part Time Required Education: Graduate Degree Required Experience: 3 – 20 + Years Related Categories: Healthcare, Behavioral Health, Non-Profit/Associations Position Description: Catholic Charities seeks a part-time, licensed mental health professional to work up to 28 […]
Young, Gifted & Black Series: New York Entrepreneurial Duo Seeks to Change World One Deed at a Time
By Taki S. Raton May 1, 2015 Joshua, 6, and Jeremiah, 8 Roman Catholic religious leader and missionary Mother Teresa advise us to, “Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time and always start with the person nearest you.” American author Brian Terry shares in his words of wisdom […]
Brown Girl Green Money: An Interview with Entrepreneur Crystal Adell
By Jasmine Zapata, M.D. May 1, 2015 Jasmine Zapata, M.D. This week, I had the awesome privilege of interviewing an amazing African American female entrepreneur who owns a national workout company and brand: Ms. Crystal Adell, owner of Black Women DO Workout, LLC. She recently moved to Madison and […]
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Give the People What They Want – We Want Freedom, Justice & Equality: Part 1
By Rahim Islam May 1, 2015 Rahim Islam We Want Freedom, Justice and Equality Black people, like all other people, want freedom, justice, and equality. The mere fact that these words were used in the O’Jay’s 1975 song “Give the People What They Want” suggests that Black people […]
Local Events: May 1, 2015 –
By Aubrey Koski May 1, 2015 Listing compiled by Aubrey Koski To have your event listed, please contact TheMadisonTimes by sending as email to news@madtimes.com. Thursday, April 30 Poetry and Music of the African Diaspora 7 p.m. UW Memorial Library, Rm. 126, 728 State St., Madison. Free. Felix Series of New Writing […]
Baltimoreans Reflect on Freddie Gray & Their City
By E.R. Shipp May 1, 2015 Family members of Freddie Gray, sister Fredricka Gray, left, mother Gloria Darden, center, and stepfather Richard Shipley listen during a news conference after a day of unrest following the funeral of Freddie Gray on Monday, April 27, 2015, in Baltimore. Rioters plunged part of Baltimore into chaos torching […]