By Mary Freeman On Nov. 30, 2017, Governor Walker signed SB119, a bill resurrecting the Hemp Industry in Wisconsin. Thirty-one states have already legalized the billion-dollar crop which allows family farms not only survival but the chance to thrive. Hemp is used for bio fuel, medicine, oils and clothing among a myriad of other materials […]
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Town Hall Meeting in Milwaukee on April 24
UW-Madison to offer a full slate of events for Black History Month
Madison, Wis. (Jan. 27, 2017) – The 2017 UW-Madison Black History Month celebration will kick off on Sunday, Jan. 29, at 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in Varsity Hall, Union South. 1308 W. Dayton St., with the “Awkward Black Girl” herself, Issa Rae, who will lead a lecture and Q&A on embracing your awkwardness. With her own […]
Catholic Multicultural Center Hosts 5th Annual Radiothon
Another Year with La Movida Radio to Raise Money for Social Service Programs In 2009, a group of Latino community leaders organized to see how they could generate support for the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC), a social service agency on Madison’s South side. Their efforts turned into an annual fundraiser with La Movida Radio to […]
Support Black Businesses for Black Friday
The 2nd Annual “Craft for Christmas” List by Urban News Service Like last year’s Craft for Christmas” list, our list is no simple collection of online stores. This one is focused on makers — African Americans entrepreneurs who have embraced the idea of creating change and community wealth by creating things with their own hands. […]
Immigration Attorney, Podcaster Rabia Chaudry to Keynote UW-Madison Diversity Forum
Article courtesy of the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement The 2016 Annual UW-Madison Diversity Forum, hosted by the Office of the Vice Provost & Chief Diversity Officer and Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement, will be Tuesday, Nov. 1 in Union South’s Varsity Hall. The event is free and the public is […]
Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association Hosts Its 7th National Seminar
Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) presents its 7th National Seminar, “Beyond the Mom: Reframing the Approach to Maternal Care” on Friday, October 14, 2016, 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. This is a full day conference that takes place at Henry Ford Hospital, Education and Research Auditorium, 2799 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202. The seminar has […]
Early Voting Locations, Times and Instructions
By Urban Media News Staff Your vote is the power you have to improve your community. For generations, the disenfranchised fought to ensure access to the ballot. This fall, it is the sacred duty of every eligible voter to honor the sacrifices made by the Civil Rights warriors of the past and cast a ballot. […]
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 […]
Black Restaurant Week in Madison
A New Campaign Aimed at Bringing More Visibility to Black-owned Food Services that Exist in Madison Designated for August 14-21, the week will spotlight six brick and mortar restaurants as well as five catering services, three food carts and a farmer’s market. The event is sponsored by the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce that seeks […]
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