2014 awardee Dr. Floyd Rose embodies the Spirit of Young MADISON — The Urban League of Greater Madison Board of Directors has announced the recipient of its 2014 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award: Floyd Rose, Ph.D.The award is the most prestigious given by Urban League Boards across the country. It's given in honor of the […]

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By   Black/Latino Unity Picnic continues to grow by A. David Dahmer   According to United States Census projections, white people will no longer make up a majority of Americans by 2043.  That means many things including a changing face in our schools, our workforce, and our electorate. The two largest American minority groups —blacks […]

  Interview with new O’Keeffe Middle School principal Tony Dugas Louisiana native bringing new energy and educational expertise to the east side this school year   by A. David Dahmer   New O’Keeffe Middle School principal Tony Dugas has a certain energy that he brings to the table that is contagious. Near east siders got a […]

MADISON — Deirdre Hargrove-Krieghoff will join the Madison Schools team as Human Resources Executive Director this September, the district announced Aug. 26“We are so thrilled that Deirdre is joining our team. She brings extensive experience, a wide ranging skill set and a deep knowledge of our community,” Superintendent Jennifer Cheatham said. “We know she will […]

By Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau MADISON — The Madison Area Sports Commission (MASC) is pleased to announce that it has awarded more than $14,000 in funding in its’ bi-annual disbursement of youth grant funds. Youth grant funds are allocated to established organizations that introduce Dane County youth to the lifelong enjoyment and health […]

MADISON —The Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education today issued Superintendent Jennifer Cheatham’s first evaluation, saying the superintendent has exceeded expectations in her leadership of the district.“The evaluation of the superintendent is one of the board’s most important responsibilities. We are pleased with Jen’s leadership and how much has been accomplished this year,” Board […]

Dr. Enrique Figueroa keynotes LUCES Scholarship Banquet by A. David Dahmer   Latinos United for College Education Scholarships (LUCES) recognized Latino scholars for their academic achievement and community service with scholarships sponsored by local businesses at the fourth annual LUCES Scholarship Banquet at the Madison Concourse Hotel on Friday, Aug. 15. Michael Johnson, president and […]

  Housing Initiatives Inc. 20th anniversary party Providing hope for the homeless   by A. David Dahmer   Housing Initiatives Inc. is celebrating 20 years of providing permanent housing for people in the Madison community with severe and persistent mental illnesses who are experiencing homelessness because of it. The official celebration will take place on […]