By A. David Dahmer  For thousands of years, people have cultivated gardens and enjoyed the fruits (and vegetables) of their labor. Until recent times, saving the previous year's seeds to plant the next crop was an essential part of the process. Today, many people are enjoying the return of the seed-saving tradition.That includes patrons at […]

Civil rights pioneer Vel Phillips recounts life experiences by A. David Dahmer  Wisconsin civil rights pioneer Vel Phillips was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Wisconsin Alumni Association at a daylong seminar focusing on civil rights, "A Nation Still Under Construction: Observing the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act," held at Union […]

Madison College’s Pauline Chavez-Hemaidan: Poverty can’t stop the desire for higher education by A. David Dahmer  Pauline Chavez-Hemaidan, Madison College’s new state ambassador to the Wisconsin Technical College System, has had an amazing journey to get to where she is at today.  And she still has an amazing journey ahead of her. Chavez-Hemaidan grew up […]

ARTFUL WOMEN OF COLOR MULTICULTURAL ARTS AND CRAFTS EXHIBIT by Anita J. Martin How do our cultural traditions influence our art? On March 29, folks got the chance to learn from 15 local artists at the Artful Women of Color Multicultural Arts and Crafts Exhibit. The third annual arts and crafts conference took place at […]

By Dane County Executive  MADISON — Dane County Parks has recently been working on planning and development for a number of new projects at Stewart County Park.  Some of the projects that will be coming soon include a new picnic shelter, additional parking areas, and an accessible beach route.  “Recent upgrades to Stewart County Park […]

MADISON — The Dane County African American Men’s Health Advisory Committee will be presenting the Soul Stroll for Health Madison Health & Resource Fair on Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Olin Park Pavilion and Soccer Field.The honorary guest will be Eric Von, founder of Brain Brawn & Body, a Milwaukee-based organization.Dane County […]

MADISON —  Wisconsin Literacy hosted its 10th Annual Celebration of Literacy on Tuesday, April 1, at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. The presenting sponsor was Dollar General Literacy Foundation.     This year’s keynote was Wisconsin author David Rhodes who wrote The Last Fair Deal Going Down, The Easter House, Rock Island Line and Driftless. […]

Cutting-edge collaboration to help district attract and develop the best educators MADISON —The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) and University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Education announced today that they will strengthen their partnership to ensure that every school has the very best educators to bolster student achievement for all. MMSD’s Board of Education will vote […]

Dane County Board Equity Initiatives gain momentum Press conference highlights next steps by A. David Dahmer “I'm here today to tell you that when it comes to racial disparities problems and the status quo, it is not acceptable,” said Dane County Supervisor Shelia Stubbs. “I'll be honest with you. It's time to have an action […]