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. […]

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 […]

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”   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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]