by Ariele Vaccaro The Milwaukee Courier District 15 Alderman Russell Stamper throws his arms over the shoulders of two young men taking part in “300 Strong”. Photo courtesy of Universal Companies. Washington Park looked like a sea of gold on Saturday, Sept. 26, as Black male youth in matching gold t-shirts reading “300 Strong” spent […]
Urban Schools Task Force Meets For First Time Madison
Schools Superintendent Testifies on Teacher Recruitment by Shamane Mills An education task force created by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to come up with ways to improve public education in urban areas of the state held its first meeting Tuesday. At the first of five planned meetings, the task force talked about teacher recruitment and retention. […]
Preschool of the Arts to host public talks and workshops on race and privilege
Local preschool to host “Why are you brown?” an event series about speaking to children about race and privilege (MADISON, WI) – Featuring the expertise of local leaders and leading Wisconsin academic experts including Erin N. Winkler, chair of UW-Milwaukee’s Africology Department , UW-Madison’s Kellner Family Chair in Urban Education, Gloria Ladson-Billings, Madison Metropolitan School […]
Third Annual Latino Art Fair Showcases the Work of Local Latin@ Artists
by Claire Miller It was a brisk afternoon when Latin@ artists from across South Central Wisconsin began bringing their works of art into the Overture Center in preparation for the third annual Latino Art Fair. Overture staff and volunteers assembled to help artists safely get their pieces from the loading dock to the pristine second […]
DAIS Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Various community events to be held in October Throughout October, communities across the country will mourn for those whose lives were taken by domestic violence, celebrate the tremendous progress victim advocates have made over the years and connect with one another to end domestic violence. Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the “Day of Unity” […]
WCASA Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Women of Color in Reproductive Justice Movement
by Brianna Rae This past weekend marked the 30th anniversary of the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA), an agency that works tirelessly with organizations around the state to offer support, advocacy, and information to victims of sexual violence and their families. Celebrated at Olbrich Gardens, the event was a chance for WCASA to unveil […]
About 1 In 4 Of Female UW-Madison Students Say They’ve Been Sexually Assaulted
Survey Respondents Say In Most Cases Of Assault, Offender Had Been Drinking by Shamane Mills and The Associated Press Nearly 28 percent of female undergraduates responding to a campus survey at University of Wisconsin-Madison say they’ve been sexually assaulted. UW-Madison was one of 27 universities around the country that participated in the survey put together […]
Lake View Elementary School Unveils Community Mural by Local Artist Henry Hawkins
by Brianna Rae This Tuesday, Lake View Elementary School on the North Side of Madison celebrated a new community mural with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held by school officials, community members, and local organizations who supported the effort. On what was once a blank cement wall, local Madison artist Henry Hawkins created a visual chronology of […]
7th Annual Black Women’s Wellness Day Draws Hundreds, Shapes New Vision
by Jasmine Zapata, MD Nearly 500 guests, sponsors and vendors attended the 7th Annual Black Women’s Wellness Day this past Saturday September 19, 2015 at the Alliant Energy Center. This sold-out event was hosted by the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness, a Wisconsin based non-profit organization committed to informing, inspiring and empowering Black women and […]
Hip to Fit: 5 Star Fitness Offers Workout Classes for the Hip Hop Crowd
by Rob Franklin For many, the idea of working out is uncomfortable. Everything from scheduling time to figuring out what to wear becomes a task. Then there’s the stress of finding a gym where one can feel comfortable among all of the treadmill runners and weight lifters. The whole situation can be overwhelming. Add the […]
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