SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. – Sun Prairie High School has selected JT Ruffin as a 2014 representative to the 74rd session of Badger Boys State.Badger Boys State is a youth leadership program sponsored by the Wisconsin American Legion designed to educate youth in the duties, privileges, rights, and responsibilities of American citizenship. The program has been […]
Dane County Parks to extend Tenney Lock hours for Rhythm and Booms and Fourth of July Holiday Weekend
By Darren Marsh, Parks Director MADISON — There will be extended Tenney Lock hours for Rhythm and Booms on Saturday June 28th and for the Fourth of July Holiday weekend from July 3rd through July 6th. The Tenney Lock allows access between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona on the Yahara River. As a safety precaution […]
Software industry veteran Maurice Cheeks to direct Tech Council’s Innovation Network
MADISON — Maurice “Mo” Cheeks has joined the Wisconsin Technology Council as the director of its Wisconsin Innovation Network, it was announced Monday.As the membership arm of the Tech Council, WIN is a platform for members and others to learn about and discuss business and policy topics of interest to Wisconsin’s high-tech and high-growth sectors. […]
Centro to hold gathering to unveil programmatic vision
MADISON —For 30 years, Centro Hispano of Dane County has been the leading social service provider for Latinos in the greater Madison area. On Friday, June 27, 5:30 p.m., the Centro Hispano board of directors, staff, and Executive Director Karen Menéndez Coller will host a gathering for invited community leaders, supporters, and the media to outline […]
Vital community resource keeps growing
Interview with Goodwill President and CEO Barbara Leslie Vital community resource keeps growing by A. David Dahmer Goodwill is much more than a store you visit to find some cool clothes or an old 8-track that you can’t find anywhere else. When you support Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisconsin, you support its mission […]
Emerging leaders among women of color
By Anita J. Martin WWOCN Leadership Conference: Emerging leaders among women of color by Anita Martin TMT Contributing Writer Five local leaders of color gave a panel presentation June 7 at The Villager in the Atrium Community Room. The Wisconsin Women of Color Network, Inc. hosted the discussion as part of its annual leadership […]
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Dr. Floyd Rose wins James C. Wright Human Rights Award
By City of Madison MADISON — The Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award honors the late Reverend James C. Wright who served as Executive Director of the Equal Opportunities Commission from its inception in 1968 until his retirement in 1992. The award is given to an individual who best exemplifies Rev. Wright’s dedication […]
Domestic abuse: not just a women’s issue, but a community and family issue
Domestic abuse: not just a women’s issue, but a community and family issue by Sheba McCants In 2011, Jacquelyn Boggess and Jill Groblewski, authored a report called “Safety & Services: Women of color speak out about their communities.” This report, published by Center for Family Policy and Practice, based here in Madison, was created with […]
Latino Academy of Workforce Development students shine at Madison College GED Graduation
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