by James Clingman NNPA Columnist When Donald Trump first spoke about his intentions to run for president and called out Mexicans and Hispanics in general, here’s what happened. Yes, there were protests in the streets by Latinos who felt they had been insulted by Trump, but further action was taken, not by Latinos but by […]
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Year-End Checkpoint: Are You Heading in the Right Direction?
by Matiya Hill Welcome back to Brown Girl Green Money, and thank you for reading this post! 2015 is moving along so quickly, fall is now upon us, and in the blink of an eye it will be 2016! I was at brunch with friends last weekend, and we shared our goals and objectives for […]
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Letter From the Editor
DEAR MADISON TIMES READERS, Happy Fall, and thank you for your continued support of our publication! Beginning this October and each month going forward, we will focus on a particular theme that impacts our community, and throughout the month will expand on that topic from a variety of perspectives and lenses, including finance, education, health, […]
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Black and Latinos Working Together
by Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist If there was ever a propitious time for African Americans and Latino Americans to unite to advance the cause of freedom, justice, equality and economic empowerment, it is now. Today, more than ever, the rapidly changing national demographics and the potential political and economic power as a direct […]
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The Million March and O.J. Simpson’s Acquittal – Which Had More Impact?
TWO ANNIVERSARIES. TWO OUTCOMES. By Eric Easter Urban News Service This October, the nation will recognize the 20th anniversary of two cultural touch points, but in very different ways. On Oct. 10, the Million Man March will be both celebrated – appropriately – as a milestone on the road to fairness and justice, then refashioned […]
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An Interview with Certified Public Accountant Shawana Jackson
by Jasmine Zapata, MD Hello! Welcome to this week’s edition of Brown Girl Green Money. We are a social network of women of color working to achieve financial freedom and inspire each other along the way. Thanks for joining us again this week! This month, we have been exploring the pros and cons of home […]
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Madison’s Alarming Racial Achievement Gap in Education
by Amanda Zhang Last year, Brandi Grayson and Alix Shabazz characterized Madison in an article for the Guardian like this: “There have always been two Madisons.” They were speaking specifically on the police violence that was responsible for the death of Tony Robinson, but the sentiment remains true, especially when it comes to education. As […]
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Trump’s Attack on Immigrants of Color
By Bill Fletcher, Jr. NNPA Columnist I want to address this column quite explicitly to African Americans. If you are not African American, please feel free to read this, however. When you hear Donald Trump wail against immigrants, I hope that you understand that he is also talking about you. I realize that many African […]
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To Be or Not to Be… A Homeowner, That Is
by Angela Fitzgerald One of the most difficult transitions for me has been becoming a full-fledged adult, as the numerous decisions, responsibilities, and expectations can be overwhelming. I’m still very much a popcorn- for-dinner college student in my head. One adult decision is determining whether to become a homeowner. I faced this decision 6 years […]
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Misty Copeland Danced Her Way to the Top
By Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist Fighting for freedom and equality comes in numerous different forms, vessels and vocations, particularly in a society with a history of stereotypical distortions about human capacity and ability based on race and ethnicity. Therefore, it is important to note whenever there is an irrefutable exposure of some of […]
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