By Michael H. Cottman, Urban News Service July 31, 2015 “This initiative is a first-of-its-kind, two-year program that offers 700 black male students hands-on experience in advanced technology, critical thinking, and problem solving.” BALTIMORE, MD – Ayooluwakiitan Oluwafemi, 13, proudly displayed a rubber smart-phone case that he designed on a 3D printing machine. “It’s a […]
HBCUs Divided Over Free Community College Plan
By Freddie Allen, NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent January 23, 2015 Howard University Campus WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNPA) — Black college educators and supporters are sharply split over whether President Obama’s proposal to offer a free two-year community college education to students making progress toward earning an associate or bachelor’s degree would hurt are harm […]
Scholar Says Race-Neutral Approach Needed for Affirmative Action
By Freddie Allen, NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent January 16, 2015 Sheryll Cashin, a professor of law at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. advocates for “place-based” affirmative action policies in education. (Freddie Allen/NNPA) WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNPA) — In the wake of unrelenting law suits seeking to abolish affirmative action coupled with nearly half […]
Police Chief Responds to Demands from Young, Gifted & Black Coalition
By Ariele Vaccaro January 16, 2015 The Young, Gifted and Black Coalition (YGB) recently sent a list of requests to Madison police chief, Mike Koval. Among the demands was the release of 350 African American prisoners incarcerated for “crimes of poverty”. In addition, the organization asked that the Koval make efforts to decrease […]
Judge Could Rule in Dispute Over MLK Bible & Nobel Medal
By Kate Brumback, Associated Press January 16, 2015 In this Feb. 6, 2006 file photo, the children of Martin Luther King Jr., and Coretta Scott King, left to right, Dexter Scott King, Rev. Bernice King, Martin Luther King III and Yolanda King participate in a musical tribute to their mother at the new Ebenezer […]
2015 King Coalition Sponsored Events
January 16, 2015 To have your event listed in The Madison Times, send details to news@madtimes.com. FREE Community Dinner FRIDAY, JANUARY 16th The community is also invited to attend the King Coalition’s 28th Annual Free Community Dinner, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., on Friday, January 16th at the University of Wisconsin – Madison’s […]
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Introducing Rahim Islam to Madison, WI – Do You Know Your History?
By Rahim Islam January 16, 2015 Rahim Islam Introducing myself to the community of Madison is a little difficult for me since I’m not a journalist or professional writer. So let me apologize now for not writing using the appropriate grammar or if my statements aren’t politically correct. I’m not trying […]
Black Lives Still Matter to Grassroots & Black Media
By Jazelle Hunt, NNPA Washington Correspondent January 16, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNPA) — The last several months have seen an outpouring of activism, with slogans coming in waves: “Justice for Mike Brown,” “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot,” and “I Can’t Breathe.” But the phrase “Black Lives Matter” has emerged to bind each flashpoint into […]
Capitol Rotunda to Fill for 35th Tribute & Ceremony for MLK
January 16, 2015 In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Dr. Jonathan Overby will host the 35th Annual “Tribute and Ceremony”, the nation’s oldest official ceremony honoring King. Festivities will be held in the Capitol Rotunda in Madison at 12:00, noon on Jan. 19. Together, we will celebrate the life and legacy […]
“Your Way, Jose” – Neo Jazz Comes to Town
By Rob Franklin January 16, 2015 Jose Jazz has always been recognized as a leading genre of music. But with the emergence of other genres like hip hop and electronic dance music, jazz seems to have taken a backseat. Jose James is an artist that is working very hard to bring it back […]