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City Council Committee Appointments Announced

May 1, 2015

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 […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Barbara McKinney, Budgeting, Madison City Council, Madison Common Council, Maurice Cheeks, MAY 1 2015, Paul Soglin, Samba Baldeh, Sheri Carter, VOL. 25 NO. 16

New Diversity Director Ready to Engage Alumni

May 1, 2015

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.   […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Diversity, MAY 1 2015, Tracey Williams-Maclin, UW-Madison, VOL. 25 NO. 16, Wisconsin Alumni Association

Magazine Events to Address Civil Rights Issues

May 1, 2015

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 […]

Popular Interests In This Article: BlackLivesMatter, Civil Rights, Gary Younge, MAY 1 2015, PechaKucha, The Guardian, The Nation, VOL. 25 NO. 16

Correction: APRIL 24, 2015, Vol. 25 No. 15

May 1, 2015

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 […]

Popular Interests In This Article: APRIL 24 2015, Communities United, David Couper, MAY 1 2015, VOL. 25 NO. 15, VOL. 25 NO. 16, Young Gifted and Black Coalition YGB

Communities United to Host Community Policing Panel

April 24, 2015

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 […]

Popular Interests In This Article: APRIL 24 2015, Brandi Grayson, Communities United, Community Policing, David Couper, Freedoom Inc., Panel, Urban League of Greater Madison ULGM, VOL. 25 NO. 15, Young Gifted and Black Coalition YGB

Spring Election Roundup

April 17, 2015

By Elizabeth Stephens April 17, 2015   Following Historic City Council Election, Incoming Alders Discuss Race Relations in Madison     Of the five newly-elected Madison City Council alders, three of them are Black and two of those are Black women. This not only marks the first time that more than two Black alders were […]

Popular Interests In This Article: 2015 Spring Elections, APRIL 17 2015, Barbara McKinney, Rebecca Kemble, Samba Baldeh, Sarah Eskrich, Sheri Carter, Shirley Abrahamson, State Budget, VOL. 25 NO. 14

Construction Program Graduates Ready to Build Their Futures

April 17, 2015

By Lindsey Gapen April 17, 2015       The Urban League of Greater Madison celebrated the graduation of nearly 60 Madison-area residents pursuing careers in the construction industry last week.   As part of the Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Program, the graduates received hands-on training from one of three construction training programs, including Construct-U, Foundations […]

Popular Interests In This Article: APRIL 17 2015, Cartel Fashion Expo, Construct-U, Construction Employment Initiative, Foundations for the Trades Academy, Latino Academy Bi-Lingual Construction Program, Paul Soglin, The Black HomeSchool, Urban League of Greater Madison ULGM, VOL. 25 NO. 14

On Wisconsin Spring Powwow to Celebrate 45th Annual Event

April 10, 2015

By Lindsey Gapen April 10, 2015   On Wisconsin Spring Powwow to Celebrate 45th Annual Event     “It’s like any culture, you learn from exposure.”     Featuring cultural demonstrations, dancing and live performances by more than 30 Native American tribes, the 45h Annual On Wisconsin Spring Powwow will be held this weekend on […]

Popular Interests In This Article: APRIL 10 2015, Native Americans, Powwow, VOL. 25 NO. 13

Soglin Wins Re-Election

April 10, 2015

By Steven Potter April 10, 2015   Paul Soglin     Madison re-elected Mayor Paul Soglin in a landslide victory over challenger Ald. Scott Resnik in the spring election Tuesday.   With more than 70% of voters coming out for Soglin, 69, he easily trounced Resnik, 28, who represents the city’s 8th District downtown, garnered […]

Popular Interests In This Article: APRIL 10 2015, Madison Mayoral Election 2015, Paul Soglin, VOL. 25 NO. 13

Harlem Renaissance Museum Blends Iconic Figures, Midwestern Roots

April 10, 2015

By Elizabeth Stephens April 10, 2015       Poet and novelist Jean Toomer, dancer Josephine Baker, writer Alain Locke, and poet Langston Hughes all have roots in the Midwest.   They’re also cultural icons from the 1920s and are being celebrated as part of the grand opening of Madison’s new Harlem Renaissance Museum, which […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Alain Locke, APRIL 10 2015, Harlem Renaissance, Jean Toomer, Josephine Baker, Langston Hughes, Museum, UW-Madison, VOL. 25 NO. 13

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