By A. David Dahmer

By Wisconsin Council on Children and Families MADISON — Last week, the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families released "Race for Results: Wisconsin's Need to Reduce Racial Disparities," a report highlighting the alarming racial disparities that exist throughout Wisconsin. The report shows a gaping disparity between Wisconsin's white children and their non-white peers. Data shows […]

Scholarship presentation to be part of  Sept. 18 “Step Forward for Kids” event MADISON —The Wisconsin Council on Children and Families has announced the winners of its 2014 “Race to Equity” Scholarships. Alyssa Ivy and David Reeves Jr. of La Follette High School and Synovia Knox of West High School, will receive one-time scholarships to […]

Madison Mayor’s Neighborhood Conference 2014: Strong Leaders, Healthy Places   MADISON — Madison Mayors Neighborhood Conference 2014: Strong Leaders, Healthy Places will take place Saturday, Sept. 13, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, One John Nolen Drive.   Downtowns and thriving, mixed-use corridors have built-in walkability advantages. But what about […]

6th Annual Black Women's Wellness Day: Empowering women to take control of their health    by A. David Dahmer     For a variety of reasons, substantial racial disparities exist in women's health between white women and black women. Many of these health disparities are directly related to inequities in income, housing, safety, education, and […]

The Rainbow Project hosts 10th annual “Rhumba 4 Rainbow”   by A. David Dahmer     The Rainbow Project hosted its 10th annual “Rhumba 4 Rainbow” benefit Friday, Sept. 5 at the Varsity Hall at Union South.    The community celebrated and supported the work of The Rainbow Project, a non-profit child and family counseling […]

By Karen Stokes, The Milwaukee Courier  President Barack Obama celebrated Labor Day with the working people of Milwaukee at LaborFest 2014 at Henry Maier Festival Park. The annual event is to acknowledge the history and culture of the labor movement. The president spoke for approximately 30 minutes on the economy, jobs, the successes and the […]

By Agnes Cammer MADISON — The Wisconsin Women of Color Network, Inc. (WWOCN) will celebrate its 31st Anniversary with a luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the DoubleTree Hotel, 525 West Johnson Street. The theme of the conference is:  “Women of Color: Strategies to Achieve Unity and Diversity.” The highlight of the event is the […]

MADISON —The Madison Metropolitan Chapter of The Links, Incorporated invites you to attend its 5th annual Community Recognition and Scholarship Jazz Brunch to benefit local, academically talented African-American students that will be attending college. The highly anticipated event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22- 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel.  It is a […]

 2014 awardee Dr. Floyd Rose embodies the Spirit of Young MADISON — The Urban League of Greater Madison Board of Directors has announced the recipient of its 2014 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award: Floyd Rose, Ph.D.The award is the most prestigious given by Urban League Boards across the country. It's given in honor of the […]