A Word From Chief Diversity Officer Patrick Sims by Aarushi Agni Last Thursday, University of Wisconsin-Madison held its annual Reception to Recognize Faculty of Color. Hosted by Chief Diversity Officer Patrick J. Sims and a member of the University committee Ruth Lithovsky, the event recognized the promotion of 16 faculty of color and the 18 […]
Homeless As Kids, Brothers Lamont and Anthony Peterson Evolve From Street Life To Boxing’s Elite
by Curtis Bunn, Urban News Service Abandoned and left on the streets, these two boxing champions are now cheered by the very parents who once cast them aside. it is the story of four individual transformations combining into one incredible tale. As a result, each victory in the boxing ring moves brothers Lamont and Anthony […]
Wisconsin’s First African-American Judge, Harold Jackson, Passes at 77
Harold Baron Jackson, Jr. was born December 28, 1939 in Washington, D.C. Julia O. Jackson and Harold Jackson Sr. were prominent members of the Black middle class in Washington D.C. Julia O. had big dreams for their son, coupled with his high IQ; so, instead of sending him to Dunbar High School – known as […]
A conversation with Stanley Nelson, director of new film The Black Panthers: Vanguard of a Revolution
by Brianna Rae Award-winning director and producer Stanley Nelson recently visited Madison to promote his new documentary film The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution, which premiers on PBS Tuesday, February 16. Nelson’s career has spanned over 25 years and has focused on the narratives, experiences, and history of Black Americans. His highly respected films […]
Madison College’s Construction and Remodeling Program Sees Increasing Student Diversity
by Brianna Rae The Madison College Construction and Remodeling (MCC&R) program has been around for over 20 years and has gained the respect of local employers as having excellent curriculum that produces excellent employees. Recently, the program is seeing more and more students of color and women in its classrooms. According to the United States […]
Operation Fresh Start Offers New Healthcare Career Track
by Jacklin Bolduan Operation Fresh Start (OFS) executive director Greg Markle said, “It’s all about what’s next” when it comes to one of Madison’s longest-running community employment, education, and training organizations. Located on Winnebago street on Madison’s near-East side, OFS has been in the business of empowering Madison’s youth for 45 years. Markle described their […]
Shattering the Stigma: Mother of Murder-Suicide Perpetrator Speaks Out
By: Dr. Jasmine Zapata, MD This month marks the 1 year anniversary of a tragic event that gripped the hearts of Wisconsinites and others around the nation. On January 2, 2015, Morgan Faye Slaight, age 27, shot her two young sons, Jaxon and Joseph, as well as herself in the head. One son, Jaxon, died […]
King Holiday Events
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?” Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the King Holiday to serve their neighbors and communities. The MLK Day of Service is a part of United We Serve, the […]
Famed Psychiatrist, “Isis Papers” Author Frances Cress Welsing Dead at 80
By Stacy M. Brown Special to the NNPA News Wire from the Washington Informer Dr. Frances Cress Welsing, the famed 80-year-old afro-centrist, has died. Welsing’s death was announced by close friends on social media and later confirmed by family members. “RIP to the elder, Dr. Frances Cress Welsing, the inspiration behind ‘Fear of a Black […]
To Hold On or to Let Go: Combating Workplace Discrimination
by Mrinal Gokhale For many years, Milwaukee has established a national reputation for high segregation, high black unemployment and extreme school achievement gaps between white and African-American students. Some allege that Milwaukee area workplace discrimination and harassment against people of color isn’t discussed enough, although they feel it’s problematic. Dimitri Mack, employment services representative at […]