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 […]
Construction Program Graduates Ready to Build Their Futures
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 […]
On Wisconsin Spring Powwow to Celebrate 45th Annual Event
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 […]
Soglin Wins Re-Election
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 […]
Harlem Renaissance Museum Blends Iconic Figures, Midwestern Roots
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 […]
IN DEPTH INTERVIEW: A Mother’s Grief – Tony Robinson Remembered as ‘Full of Life’
By Steven Potter April 3, 2015 “And he hugged me again, gave me a kiss and told me he loved me. That was the last time I saw him.” With friends, he went by Tony, but to family he was Terrell. Standing well over six feet tall, he towered […]
Urban League of Greater Madison Names Dr. Ruben Anthony the New Chief Executive Officer
By Lindsey Gapen April 3, 2015 Dr. Ruben Anthony The National Urban League of Greater Madison, whose vision is “to make Greater Madison the ‘best in the Midwest’ for everyone to live, learn and work by 2020,” announced Friday that Dr. Ruben Anthony will be the new Chief Executive Officer. According […]
Mayoral Candidates Address Issues Concerning Madison’s Underserved Communities
By Brianna Rae & Aubrey Koski April 3, 2015 Scott Resnick and Paul Soglin This past Monday, YWCA Restorative Justice Director, Ananda Mirilli led an informal interview and discussion inviting Mayoral candidates Paul Soglin and Scott Resnick. Representatives from Madison’s minority and under-resourced communities were present to cover topics surrounding issues concerning […]
Interview with Paul Soglin & Scott Resnick
By Ananda Mirilli, YWCA Restorative Justice Director April 3, 2015 Also see: Mayoral Candidates Address Issues Concerning Madison’s Underserved Communities Ananda: I just want to go around and have folks introduce themselves and talk about the roles that they’re representing in the community. (people go around and introduce themselves – the names […]
New Social Justice Organizations “Writers for Justice” & “Voices Up!” Sparked by Social Media
By Brianna Rae April 3, 2015 The very first “Writers for Justice” was held this last Saturday, March 28th, marking the establishment of many similar events to follow. Described as a “spontaneous collaboration” between Sabrina “Heymiss Progress” Madison, Lisa Bauer, and Lee Hayes, “Writers For Justice” grew from a Facebook group, sparked by […]
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