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”
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 […]
President Obama brings inspiration to crowd at LaborFest
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 […]
WWOCN to celebrate its 31st anniversary
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 […]
Links Community Recognition and Scholarship Jazz Brunch to be held in November
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 […]
Urban League announces Whitney M. Young Jr. awardee
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 […]
Pepsi Cola’s Volunteer of the Month
By Pepsi Cola of Madison
Black/Latino Unity Picnic continues to grow
By Black/Latino Unity Picnic continues to grow by A. David Dahmer According to United States Census projections, white people will no longer make up a majority of Americans by 2043. That means many things including a changing face in our schools, our workforce, and our electorate. The two largest American minority groups —blacks […]
Louisiana native bringing new energy and educational expertise to the east side this school year
Interview with new O’Keeffe Middle School principal Tony Dugas Louisiana native bringing new energy and educational expertise to the east side this school year by A. David Dahmer New O’Keeffe Middle School principal Tony Dugas has a certain energy that he brings to the table that is contagious. Near east siders got a […]
Madison School District names Deirdre Hargrove- Krieghoff Human Resources Executive Director
MADISON — Deirdre Hargrove-Krieghoff will join the Madison Schools team as Human Resources Executive Director this September, the district announced Aug. 26“We are so thrilled that Deirdre is joining our team. She brings extensive experience, a wide ranging skill set and a deep knowledge of our community,” Superintendent Jennifer Cheatham said. “We know she will […]
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