“If you really want to address issues, it's not enough just to provided the direct services. You have to be working on solving and addressing the root causes of the problems,” says Madison-area Urban Ministry Executive Director Linda Ketcham. “William Sloane Coffin is a theologian that I particularly like and he has a quote, […]

  By Lisa Nunez con Martin Alvarado     Singing and chants were heard around the capitol as workers, union members and their came together on May Day to support immigrant labor and demand that, for all workers: We Deserve Better! an afternoon rally and march from Brittingham Park to the capitol steps, was a […]

Just talking with Hammer with a Heart skilled crew chief Al Terry, you can really feel the heart come through in the Hammer with a Heart program that he is so passionate about. For 10 years, Terry's team has been working to improve people's homes and their lives. And, in the process, also improving our […]

  On May 4, nearly 1.500 children and families came to the Goodman Community Center to celebrate youth and their cultures at the 10th annual Día de los Niños celebration. El Día de los Niños (The Day of the Children) has its roots in Latin America, although it is also celebrated in Asian and European […]

  The 8th annual Multicultural Senior Health Fair will be held at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center on May 10. Local seniors could enjoy community agencies providing informational booths, free health screenings, and educational presentations. The North/Eastside Senior Coalition is a network of individuals and groups interested in the concerns and issues of people […]

  A group of national and local education experts will support Superintendent Jennifer Cheatham’s entry plan work, the district announced today. The Superintendent’s Teaching and Learning Transition Team will begin work this week. “Instruction and leadership are critical components of systemic improvement,” Superintendent Cheatham said. “This team of local and national practitioners will join district […]

“I definitely see myself as being a highly accessible superintendent. Every person I meet, they’re getting my contact information,” says new Madison Metropolitan School District Superintendent Jennifer Cheatham. “I’m easy to find and very open to hearing from everyone. [I’m] not just open, but seeking out those opportunities.” Cheatham, who was recently the chief of […]

  El Día de los Niños (The Day of the Children) has its roots in Latin America, although it is also celebrated in Asian and European countries. It is a worldwide celebration of the child and family. This day recognizes children, pays homage to their importance in society, and endorses their well-being. In Madison, this […]

  Delta Day took place at the Wisconsin State Capitol on April 17. Ladies from the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority spent a day of networking and meeting and greeting their local legislators as they listened to presentations by Shannon Barry, executive director of DAIS (Domestic Abuse Intervention Services), State Senator Lena Taylor of Milwaukee, and […]