By Coach Haywood Simmons

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

By A. David Dahmer Interview with artist Rolando Cruz "I don't worry when people talk about me; I worry when they don't" “I don’t worry when people talk about me; I worry when they don’t“I don’ worry when people talk about me; I worry when they don’t” Restricted and segregated in so many ways through […]

By Anita J. Martin, TMT Contributing Writer Black Women's Wellness Day Building a new legacy of wellness     (Part 1 of 2)      For the third year in a row in Madison, the Black Women’s Wellness Day offered a wealth of information as well as inspiration to those that attended. This year, the […]

By NAACP Dane County Branch MADISON — The Wisconsin NAACP Conference of Branches, and the local NAACP of Dane County, in conjunction with Edgewood College, will present their first ever Candidates Forum.  The forum will be held at the Edgewood College Predolin Humanities Center, Anderson Auditorium on the Edgewood College campus, Thursday, Oct.9, from 5-9 […]

By UW Madison News MADISON — Eight winners of the 2014-15 Outstanding Women of Color awards, who are heavily involved in the campus as well as the Madison community through their work toward research and civic enrichment, have been announced by UW-Madison. The eight will be honored at a free reception on Wednesday, Oct. 1, […]

By 2nd Annual Urban Cabaret: Fundraiser highlights ULGM’s community impact by A. David Dahmer     The Urban League of Greater Madison’s 2nd annual Urban Cabaret will take place Friday, Sept. 19, at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.   The Urban Cabaret, a spin on last year’s sold-out Jazz Cabaret that featured an […]

By A. David Dahmer Allied Boys & Girls Club Tech Lab Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Meicher CPAs give technological boost to BGCDC kids   by A. David Dahmer       Boys & Girls Club of Dane County (BGCDC) Allied Family Center hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Sept. 11 to celebrate the renovation and remodeling of […]