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“Where are the African American and Latina Mark Zuckerbergs and Cheryl Sandbergs?”

June 25, 2016

By Hill Harper NNPA News Wire Guest Columnist The question, which came from a participant in a minority business empowerment seminar, quieted the room. The answer is simple: “They’re out there. But they don’t have a data plan.” That seems glib. But truth comes best in a simple package. The digital divide is real. Millions […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Hill Harper

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Black Self-Determination Juneteenth Celebration

June 24, 2016

On Sunday June 19, 2016 we will celebrate Juneteenth Day, also known as Black Independence Day or Freedom Day. This is a day that commemorates the final announcement of the abolition of slavery on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Rahim Islam, UNIVERSALLY SPEAKING

Eighth Graders Peacefully March for a Non-Violent Summer

June 17, 2016

By Dylan Deprey UACB’s 8th Grade class marching for a violence-free summer. (Photo By Dylan Deprey) While stopped at the intersection of 60th and Good Hope Rd. a crescendo of chants rang through the air. Pastel colored signs inked with the mantras being shouted read, “Stop the Violence” and “Black Lives Matter.” At the helm […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Panthers, Dylan Deprey, Marches, Protests, Universal Academy for the College Bound

Prevention best when bugs are biting

June 17, 2016

It’s a fact of life in Wisconsin: summer brings bugs and bugs bite. If you’re spending any time outside, it’s just a part of summer. But beware – some insect and spider bites can lead to more than just red welts. St. Mary’s Hospital Emergency Department physician Dr. Matt Lazio shares advice on how to […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Insect Bites, Matt Lazio, Mosquitoes, West Nile Virus, Zika Virus

Milwaukee’s LGBT Community Mourns, Vows To Unite Following Orlando Shootings

June 17, 2016

Milwaukee Muslims, Political Leaders Join In Condemnation Of Weekend Attack By Chuck Quirmbach Leaders of Milwaukee’s LGBT community say that the killing of 50 people at a gay nightclub in Florida early Sunday morning won’t stop the community from pursuing civil rights. At Milwaukee’s PrideFest on Sunday, a minute of silence was observed for the […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Chuck Quirmbach, LGBTQ Community, Pridefest

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES

Why I Celebrate Juneteenth

June 17, 2016

By Senator, Lena C. Taylor To most people, the Fourth of July is recognized as “Independence Day.” Not everyone was granted freedom the day America declared independence from Great Britain, however. Juneteenth Day, June 19, 1865, is also known as “Emancipation” or “Freedom” Day for African- Americans. On this day, all slaves in the United […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Lena Taylor

Russell Simmons Repays Rushcard Holders, Pushes for Credit Reforms

June 17, 2016

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA News Wire Contributing Writer Russell Simmons is just starting to regain a little normalcy in his life. He’s back at yoga and the hip-hop and business mogul is even able to run some errands without worrying about whether a disgruntled Rush- Card holder might verbally attack him or worse. Simmons […]

Popular Interests In This Article: RushCard, Russell Simmons, Stacy M. Brown

Inside and Outside of the Ring, The Champ Made a Difference

June 10, 2016

By Stacy M. Brown The Washington Informer, NNPA Member Muhammad Ali’s historic win against George Foreman in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1974 was perhaps the greatest of all of his ring victories. Ali dropped Foreman in the eighth round of that heavyweight bout known as “The Rumble in the Jungle.” Foreman was among the first to […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Muhammad Ali, Obituaries, Stacey M. Brown

Author Maggie Anderson will be the Keynote Speaker for Milwaukee Black Business Week

June 10, 2016

By Karen Stokes “The lack of economic and business power in the Black community is the single most salient, destructive and self perpetuated problem the Black community faces and still the most ignored,” said Maggie Anderson at TEDx Grand Rapids. Milwaukee Urban League and St. Mark AME Church are co-sponsors for the upcoming Black Business […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Karen Stokes, Maggie Anderson, Milwaukee Black Business Week

Michelle Gregg Won’t Face Charges in Cincinnati Zoo Accident, Offers Condolences for Harambe

June 10, 2016

The Cincinnati Herald Staff (The Cincinnati Herald, NNPA Member) The family of a 3-year-old boy who fell into a Cincinnati Zoo gorilla’s compound Saturday, is being investigated by Cincinnati police in connection with the incident, according to a statement released by Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters Tuesday. The zoo response team shot and killed the […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Cincinnati Zoo, Harambe, Isaiah Gregg, Michelle Gregg, Silverback Gorilla

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