By Steven Potter June 26, 2015 “Mentoring is one of the most critical factors that can affect a college student’s success and our alumni are committed to helping these students make it to the finish line of college graduation,” said one of the scholarship organizers Craig Karlen. A new scholarship fund […]
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Emanuel AME and the Buoyancy of Hope
By Lee A. Daniels, NNPA Columnist June 26, 2015 Lee A. Daniels, NNPA Columnist Rev. Clementa Pinckney and his fellow congregants of Charleston’s Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C. gathered as usual in the historic edifice June 17 for their Wednesday evening prayer service. They came, as always, to refresh […]
Our Alders: Maurice Cheeks
By Elizabeth Stephens June 26, 2015 “We have an increasingly diverse body of individuals bringing really unique perspectives to the table… We’re seeing our elected representation mark the trends in our population. It would be a mistake to see this as just a coincidence,” he said. Among other accomplishments, Maurice […]
What is Juneteenth? 26th Annual Juneteenth Celebrations in Madison
By Claire Miller. Photos by Claire Miller June 26, 2015 On January 1st of 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation that had previously been passed went into effect. Slaves across the country—particularly in and around Union states—were freed of their chains. But it wasn’t until two years later in June of 1865 that the […]
Classifieds/Employment: June 26, 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 […]
Brown Girl Green Money: For Failures Only
By Ashley Robertson June 26, 2015 Ashley Robertson This article is for all my financial failures out there. Now before you get offended, let me explain: You’ve plotted out an unbreakable, infallible, fool-proof debt freedom plan just to get sidetracked on week two. The runaway train that was once your debt […]
Culture in Exhibition: ‘Liberia at Play’ at Madison Children’s Museum
By Jen Anderson June 26, 2015 “In contrast to assumptions about Liberia following the Ebola crisis, Niggli said this exhibit offers children an opportunity to see how kids really live and play in Liberia today.” The Madison Children’s Museum features a new educational exhibit this summer called Liberia at Play, […]
Social Media Campaign on HIV Testing Geared Towards Youth
June 26, 2015 This article is Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper. The HIV/AIDS epidemic has long since had a strong impact on the African American community, and over time, its impact has deepened. Several studies show that Black Americans account for more new HIV cases, people living […]
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“Somebody Almost Walked Off Wid Alla My Stuff”: Examining Rachel Dolezal in the Context of Allyship and White Privilege
By Amber Walker June 26, 2015 Amber Walker “She [Dolezal] believed that she could define what it means to be Black and, ironically, that mindset of ownership over someone else’s identity reinforces the system that she sought to dismantle.” Throughout our tumultuous experience in the United States, Black folks have […]
‘Credit Invisible’ Blacks & Latinos
By Charlene Crowell, NNPA Columnist June 26, 2015 Charlene Crowell, NNPA Columnist When it comes to consumer finance, traditional lenders usually review credit scores before reaching a decision. In general, the higher a consumer’s credit score is, the lower the cost of credit they will pay. Conversely, the lower one’s credit score, […]