By Ariele Vaccaro July 24, 2015 Taki S. Raton On the evening of July 17, a crowd gathered in the former home of AM 920 WOKY to celebrate the life of writer and educator Taki S. Raton. There, more than thirty attendees listened to speeches from those whose lives were touched by […]
Bandsketball – MKE Brings Together Local Artists and Community Members for Second Year
By Eelisa Jones July 24, 2015 Milwaukee bands Rio Turbo and New Age Narcissism (NAN) play against each other in one game of basketball. During what could be called a time of national turmoil and divide – when those of different backgrounds and races may feel forced to regard one another with […]
Social Development Commission Strives to Reform Image & Increase
By Mrinal Gokhale July 24, 2015 CEO of Milwaukee’s Social Development Commission (SDC), George Hinton. After recent shootings, Police Chief Edward Flynn stated Milwaukee has the fourth highest murder rates of the nation. Given this statistic, Milwaukee’s Social Development Commission (SDC) strives to reach out to the poor to achieve their […]
For the PEOPLE: UW’s Pre-College program continues to shine
By L. Malik Anderson July 17, 2015 “Many PEOPLE program students are the first in their families to potentially attend college. The guidance and support the program offers to students makes college a real possibility for them.” – Gail Ford Eighty diverse, intelligent, and unique students from the Pre-College Enrichment Program for […]
UW Spotlight: Adele C. Brumfield Finding Her Path
By Brianna Rae July 10, 2015 Adele Brumfield speaks to prospective students and their parents during an event sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in Santa Monica, CA. Photo credit: UW-Madison, University Communications. “I was a kid who was bussed and had no money to go to college, and now I’m […]
‘Love Wins’ in U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Same-Sex Marriage
By L. Malik Anderson July 3, 2015 “Just as I can’t fathom living in a time where blacks and whites can’t marry, I’m happy to know that my son (who is one year old) will feel the same about same-sex couples,” Madison resident Kady DeBerge said. Friday, June 26, The […]
La Follette Program Strives to Empower At-Risk Males
By Elizabeth Stephens July 3, 2015 Photo by Elizabeth Stephens “‘These young men want to be a part of something so bad, they’re thirsty for some type of knowledge. They want to see an adult follow up and support them… This is not an enablement program, but an empowerment program,’ Milton said.” […]
Seeds for Thought: Community Gardening in Madison
By Jen Anderson July 3, 2015 Photos provided by Eagle Heights Community Garden It’s the transition between seasons in Madison, and gardening is on the rise. Although private gardening continues to be a viable option during these months, Madison is home to many community gardens, like Eagle Heights, that encourage healthy and […]
Local Advocate Honored with “Big of the Year” Award
July 3, 2015 Enemuoh-Trammell, center, with this year’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County graduating class. Enemuoh-Trammell served as speaker at the graduation ceremony. Photo by Elizabeth Stephens. “There’s a certain level of gratification that you get from working with young people. I want my Little to be totally aware of […]
New Scholarship to Provide Money and Mentors for Graduates
By Steven Potter June 26, 2015 “Mentoring is one of the most critical factors that can affect a college student’s success and our alumni are committed to helping these students make it to the finish line of college graduation,” said one of the scholarship organizers Craig Karlen. A new scholarship fund […]
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