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 […]

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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 […]