Friends of Sabeel of North America (FOSNA) conference   In a year when enduring images have been burned into our collective memories of the great loss of life and indescribable destruction that occurred in the Gaza a few short months ago, a landmark national conference is coming to Madison on Nov. 7-8 that seeks to […]

MADISON — The third Peacemakers Community Forum and Speak Out will take place at Darbo Community Center Wednesday, Oct. 29, 6:30-8 p.m. Retired Detective Pia Kinney-James will facilitate.  Among the issues that this forum will address include school and police relations, the role of officer liaisons, locker searches, and contacts of parents/guardians. Questions of home contacts […]

Genesis Social Services Corporation (GSSC) turns 15 Social service activities lead to community success stories   by A. David Dahmer   It started in the basement of Mt. Zion Church in 1998 as a dream to meet the social, economic, and employment needs of primarily Black, Latino, and Southeast Asian residents in the South Madison […]

 Interview with Mario Garcia Sierra Bringing energy efficiency and sustainability to diverse communities   by A. David Dahmer    If you go to a multicultural event in Madison, there’s a good chance you will see Mario Garcia Sierra there. That’s because he is well known in Madison’s minority communities. And that makes his job as […]

By Melanie Conklin MADISON — The following statement is from Dane County Executive Joe Parisi:  “At my direction, Dane County Corporation Counsel today filed a Notice of Claim with the Town of Madison regarding illegal conditions the Town is trying to impose upon the operation of a proposed day resource center for the homeless.  The […]

MADISON — Keetra Burnette, senior director of community impact for the United Way of Dane County, her daughter Kiana Burnette, and six enlisted friends will co-host the 3rd Annual Madison Black Women Rock Awards Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the newly constructed Gateway Entrance of the Madison College Truax Campus.  Hosted in tandem with […]

  First Lady Michelle Obama rallies young voters in Madison   by A. David Dahmer          First Lady Michelle Obama fired up young voters for the race for Wisconsin governor at the Overture Center in downtown Madison Oct. 7 telling them that they can make a difference.     “I am thrilled […]

  La Movida celebrates 12 years: Vital Latino community resource still growing   by A. David Dahmer   “We’re the 411 for the Latino community in Dane County and surrounding areas,” says Luis Montoto, the program manager of La Movida 1480 AM radio and the publisher of the Voz Latina newspaper. “You’ve heard the saying, […]

By American Civil Liberties Union MILWAUKEE – The Supreme Court of the United States today denied review in all of the marriage equality cases pending before it. As a result of the Court’s action, same-sex couples in Virginia, Wisconsin, Indiana, Oklahoma and Utah will now be able to marry the partners they love. Today’s orders […]