By Steven Potter (NEW: MAY 12, 2015 3:20 PM) May 12, 2015 Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne announced today that he will be issuing no charges against the Madison police officer who fatally shot Tony Terrell Robinson, Jr. in early March. In the early evening of March 6, Robinson was shot […]
Officer-Involved Death of Tony Robinson Announcement Tomorrow at 2:30 p.m.
Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne will announce his decision regarding the officer-involved shooting death of Tony Robinson tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12 at 2:30 p.m. A press release from his office states: DA Ozanne confirmed today that he will hold a press conference tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12, 2015, regarding his decision in the […]
Decision Expected Tuesday on Tony Robinson Shooting
May 10, 2015 Dane County District Attorney Ismael R. Ozanne will announce his decision on the officer-involved shooting of Tony Robinson Tuesday afternoon at 1:45 p.m. Here is the press release issued by his office. Stay tuned to our website for more details.
Discussing Race with Children: Why & How
By Lindsey Gapen May 8, 2015  “Children observe the world around them and they see segregation, they see inequality, they see media representation,” said Winkler. Discussing race with children doesn’t have to be difficult. According to Erin Winkler, the Associate Department Chair of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Department of Africology, […]
Creative Survival: Rhodessa Jones Returns to Madison
By Elizabeth Stephens May 8, 2015 Rhodessa Jones performing on stage Rhodessa Jones is a creative survivalist. She has used theater to save not only her own life but the lives of women affected by drug addiction, sexual abuse, HIV/AIDS and incarceration in prisons. She is a performer, director and […]
City Council Committee Appointments Announced
By Elizabeth Stephens May 1, 2015 Ald. Barbara McKinney “We need to be in these important positions to enrich our conversations,” said Ald. McKinney. “The dialogue will be so much richer, so many more questions will be asked, and there will be many more visions.” Following this month’s historic Madison […]
New Diversity Director Ready to Engage Alumni
By Lindsey Gapen May 1, 2015 Tracey Williams-Maclin In an effort to further engage the variety of skills, knowledge and experience of past graduates, the Wisconsin Alumni Association recently hired a new director of diversity and inclusion to build new relationships within the community. And she’s hit the ground running. […]
Magazine Events to Address Civil Rights Issues
By Lindsey Gapen May 1, 2015 Known for reporting on America’s hidden history of opposition and resistance, The Nation magazine will celebrate its 150th anniversary with multiple events around the state to discuss race, immigration, policing and what civil rights mean today in Wisconsin and America. Gary Younge, a correspondent with […]
Correction: APRIL 24, 2015, Vol. 25 No. 15
By The Madison Times May 1, 2015 A story in the Friday, April 24 issue incorrectly stated that the Young, Gifted and Black Coalition will be hosting the May 11 Communities United Meeting, which includes a discussion between Young, Gifted and Black Coalition leaders and David Couper, former chief of the Madison Police […]
Communities United to Host Community Policing Panel
By Elizabeth Stephens | UPDATED: April 27, 2015 12:15 PM April 24, 2015 On Monday, May 11, the Communities United organization will host a discussion panel on community policing and community control over policing. Morathi Adams, co-founder of YGB and Freedom, Inc. and David Couper, former chief of the Madison Police Department […]
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