By Wade Henderson President and CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights For the first time in our nation’s history, the majority of students in public schools are students of color. But in most places, communities of color still have little meaningful say in how their states manage and resource education. As a […]
More Wisconsin Farmers Markets Welcome Food Stamps
Officials Say More People Are Spending Their Benefits On Fresh, Local Foods By Hope Kirwan More farmers markets are accepting food stamps than ever before in Wisconsin. In 2008, six Wisconsin farmers markets accepted payment through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP. Eight years later, there are 144 markets and farms participating in […]
Madison’s Bronson Koenig Heading To North Dakota To Protest Dakota Access Pipeline
Native American Basketball Star Says He’s ‘Obligated To Stand Up’ For His Beliefs, Fellow Native Americans By Andrea Anderson One of college basketball’s most well-known Native American players is heading to North Dakota to join the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe this weekend. Senior University of Wisconsin- Madison point guard Bronson Koenig said he wants to […]
Volunteer of the Month Katharine Clark
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County is pleased to recognize Big Sister Katharine Clark as the Volunteer of the Month for September of 2016. Katharine is a librarian for the Madison Public Libraries system. Katharine believes that “a little effort on behalf of one person can make a big difference” and became a Big […]
Part II: Oakhill Kids’ Garden Network Fosters Healing and Restorative Practices, Despite Its Walls
By Jacklin Bolduan “Wisconsin’s state motto is ‘Forward.’ That is what is happening here, we are going forward. Wisconsin has a long history of my type of conservatives, those men and women who are into true conservation of this beautiful state’s natural resources. As the birthplace of ‘Earth Day’ this is exactly the type of […]
YWCA Madison Announces 2016 Racial Justice Summit: Changing the Narrative
During this year’s Presidential campaign, we have witnessed how the current political narrative has fueled racialized anxiety, fear, tension and hatred across the country. We have seen how policy platforms built around xenophobia, misogyny, and separatism has reinforced a sense of divisiveness that continues to permeate American society. We have also seen how the media’s […]
East Madison Community Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary
By Brianna Rae Next Saturday, August 20, the East Madison Community Center will host a celebration of its 50th Anniversary as a beloved, historic and important resource for Madison’s East side youth and families. Executive Director, Tom Moen, describes the Center as Madison’s best-kept secret, but he hopes it won’t stay a secret for much […]
Volunteer of the Month – Ann DeTienne
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County is pleased to recognize Big Sister Ann DeTienne as the Volunteer of the Month for August. Ann, the distribution manager at Second Harvest, saw value in becoming a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters after witnessing her mother’s friend in touch with her Little sister after 30 years […]
Volunteer of the Month – Jodi Schroll
Jodi Schroll has been matched with her Little Sister Aja’Nae since November 2015. As well as being a Big Sister, Jodi has started a biotech company in Madison. Jodi said she was inspired to become a Big Sister because she loved watching her sons grow up and learn and she wanted to be a part […]
The Freshwater Capitol of the World Could be a Façade
By Dylan Deprey During the night, a child gets out of bed to get a glass of water. Having zero knowledge of the lateral lead pipes under their house, they drink the water. Then like any other night, they go off to bed. This scenario is what the Freshwater for Life Action Coalition (FLAC) is […]
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