by Aarushi Agni Safe spaces can be hard to come by for a queer person of color on a mostly white college campus, steeped in a heteronormative, capitalist culture. Attendees and organizers of the first-ever Wisconsin Queer People of Color Conference strived to create this safe space last weekend. Among other measures, conference participants wore […]
The Role and Politics of Nonprofits in Madison & Beyond
by Jacklin Bolduan Over the next few weeks, The Madison Times will be exploring the nonprofit sector, its role in our community, and the economic, social, and cultural values we place on this growing sector. This first piece will provide a brief background on nonprofits and some information on their presence in our communities. What […]
Walker Dismisses Calls For Gun Control Following Oregon Shooting
Governor Says That Mass Shootings Point To Need For Better Mental Health Treatment by Chuck Quirmbach Gov. Scott Walker said Friday that calls for more gun control following a mass shooting in Oregon are premature. A number of politicians, including President Barack Obama, have said that shootings like the one on Thursday demonstrate a need […]
“300 Strong” Combines Power of Black Male Advocacy Group
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 […]
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