MADISON — Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell announced that three public service announcements will begin airing aimed at informing voters that they need to bring valid identification to the polls in order to vote. The ads will feature former Urban League President and Madison Police Chief Noble Wray and local grocery store manager Chad Vader. […]
Young African American Professionals: The future is now
JUSTIFIED ANGER COALITION WELCOMES YOUNG AFRICAN AMERICAN PROFESSIONALS by A. David Dahmer “Our young black professionals in this town are a big part of the solution,” says Rev. Alex Gee. “I was really impressed with these young people. It was really clear that they were community conscious and had many concerns.” Young African American […]
Michelle Obama speaks at Burke campaign in Milwaukee
By Ariele Vaccaro, The Milwaukee Courier On Sept. 29, hundreds of voters filed into the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee to be able to see the First Lady. Michelle Obama spoke at an event for democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke. With only a month left before Burke faces incumbent Governor Scott Walker at the polls, […]
“I Didn’t Know There Were Latinos in Wisconsin”
“I Didn’t Know There Were Latinos in Wisconsin” by A. David Dahmer “I Didn’t Know There Were Latinos in Wisconsin: Three Decades of Hispanic Writing” is a new collection of work that brings together the writers, scholars, poets, and community members to tell the story of the local Latino community that […]
Black Women’s Wellness Day: Queen Afua energizes Alliant
By Anita J. Martin, TMT Contributing Writer (Part 2 of 2) It was a sold-out event, as author Queen Afua spoke Sept. 20 at the Alliant Energy Center and got the exhibition hall energized. The well-known author and wellness business owner from Brooklyn, New York, was keynote speaker, addressing 400 folks at Black Women’s […]
Gompers and Thoreau Elementary Schools awarded first-ever Innovation Grants
By Rachel Strauch-Nelson The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is pleased to announce that Gompers and Thoreau Elementary Schools have been selected to receive the first-ever MMSD Innovation Grants, generously supported by the MGE Foundation through the Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools. The MMSD Innovation Grants will be an annual opportunity for schools to plan […]
Coach Wood’s Topic of the Month for October
By Coach Haywood Simmons
La Movida to host 4th annual Hispanic Heritage Luncheon
MADISON — La Movida 1480AM will celebrate Madison’s 4th annual Hispanic Heritage Luncheon in October. In observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month and in remembrance of the important contributions Latinos have bestowed upon our communities throughout the history of this nation, WLMV – La Movida 1480AM, Mid-West Family Broadcasting, along with The Latino Chamber of […]
Deltas Sigma Thetas host Voter Education & Registration Series
By A. David Dahmer Deltas Sigma Thetas host Voter Education & Registration Series "A man without a vote is a man without protection." —Lyndon B. Johnson The Madison Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is hosting a series of Voter Education and Registration […]
Inspirational, fun poetry party held at Central Library
By Anita J. Martin, TMT Contributing Writer Inspirational, fun poetry party held at Central Library It was a sunny September day, as close to two dozen folks gathered together for a poetry party at the Madison Central Library. Fabu Carter and Gary Glazner led the event, which was designed for people living […]
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