By City of Madison    MADISON —  The Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award honors the late Reverend James C. Wright who served as Executive Director of the Equal Opportunities Commission from its inception in 1968 until his retirement in 1992. The award is given to an individual who best exemplifies Rev. Wright’s dedication […]

Domestic abuse: not just a women’s issue, but a community and family issue by Sheba McCants In 2011, Jacquelyn Boggess and Jill Groblewski, authored a report called “Safety & Services: Women of color speak out about their communities.” This report, published by Center for Family Policy and Practice, based here in Madison, was created with […]

2014 UW-Madison University-Community Partnerships Awards Celebration Robert Pierce wins Billups Award   by A. David Dahmer The 2014 UW–Madison University-Community Partnership Awards were held at the Olin House June 3. Everett Mitchell, community relations director at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, served as the emcee. “On behalf of the university and our team at University Relations we […]

By A. David Dahmer

2014 Women of Distinction awards: YWCA honors six women by A. David Dahmer For the 40th year, YWCA Madison honored area female leaders with its 2014 Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon. The event was held during the YWCA Moxie Conference at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center May 29. Despite many gains in access […]

By Office of Dane County Executive  MADISON — Wisconsin history was made as 61 couples were issued marriage licenses by the Dane County Clerk’s office after federal Judge Barbara Crabb overturned the ban on same-sex marriage.“Allowing all loving couples to marry in Wisconsin is long overdue.  To be County Clerk when the federal ruling came […]

MADISON —  The African Association of Madison (AAM) is accepting applications for its 2014 scholarship program.  Scholarships will be awarded to deserving graduating High School Seniors.Eligibility:1. Must be a resident of Dane county2. Show evidence of Financial Need3. Is a graduating Senior from a Dane County High School4. Is accepted into a 2-year/4-year College/University for […]

MILWAUKEE/MADISON — The Center for Resilient Cities is pleased to announce the appointment of Peng Her as Assistant Director of the organization. Peng Her brings Community Development Expertise to new position.With over 12 years of community development experience, Her most recently held the position of Vice President of Promise Zone and Partnerships for the Urban […]

MADISON —The Madison Metropolitan School District will send three students from Badger Rock Middle School to represent Madison in the National African American History Challenge on June 13 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. at the 28th Annual Conference of 100 Black Men of America.Badger Rock earned their appearance in the National Competition by competing with 11 […]