By Anita J. Martin Rachel Byington devotes her time, energy, and talents to four different jobs, all having to do in one way or another with education, be it teaching or learning. She works two part-time jobs including one as a Teacher’s Assistant (TA), is a full-time student, and a full-time mom.She’s been working with […]

MADISON – Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and City of Madison Mayor Paul Soglin announced Jan. 14 the recipients of the combined City-County Humanitarian Award honoring the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  The award winners, selected by the City-County Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, are community members who reflect the values of […]

By Scott McDonell  MADISON — Starting in the spring primaries on February 18, your vote will be not only counted, but saved — in the form of a digital photo of your anonymous ballot — for verification in the event of a recount, thanks to new voting machines being funded in part by the Dane […]

MADISON —The Office of Diversity & Inclusion and the Center for Diversity & Inclusion at Edgewood College is pleased to announce Edgewood’s inaugural DREAM Week — a week-long celebration of the life, legacy and achievements of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Edgewood College is excited to announce the following events occurring on campus next week: 1.   […]

By Anita J. Martin  Part 2 of 2[The Madison Times continues its coverage on the Dec. 14 Black Women’s Wellness Town Hall Meeting, which took place at the Urban League of Greater Madison.  —Ed.] As the afternoon progressed, a Black woman that works in academia talked about that sense of feeling that you have to […]

MADISON — The Madison/Dane County King Coalition is pleased to announce that the 29th annual City of Madison & Dane County observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday will feature Andrew J. Young as keynote speaker.Young is a civil rights activist, politician, diplomat, and pastor from Georgia. As executive director of the South Christian […]

By Wisconsin Department of Instruction     MADISON — On Jan. 7, State Superintendent Tony Evers congratulated Cathy Fernan of Milton and Kathy Hiteman of Middleton for being named 2012 recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. “The dedication of these teachers is worth celebrating,” Evers said. “Both started their careers as […]

By Jarett Fields Black-elected officials in Wisconsin have seen their numbers decrease in recent years.Not only have numbers decreased, their political influence also has been diminished.Most recently, Black and Latino electeds have been dealt a blow by the recent decision to allow White representatives into the Black and Latino caucus.This would effectively change the Black […]

MADISON —The Dane County Late Winter Farmers’ Market continues indoors as a year-round service to the community and local farmers.  You’ll find fun, friends, and familiar faces at the Market. Enjoy fresh local farm products, even in the dead of winter.  Surprised?  You’ll find fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese, mushrooms, baked goods, and more.  (Hint:  Fresh […]

   MADISON — The Urban League of Greater Madison today announced that C. Wade Harrison, Esq., an Attorney with Godfrey and Khan law firm was elected as chair of the Urban League of Greater Madison Board of Directors. Harrison succeeds Darrell Bazzell, UW-Madison Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration.  The League also announced three new […]