By Luis Vasquez-Ajmac Urban News Service While the national conversation on police and race seems like a black-and-white issue, many Latinos say they also feel mistreated by cops. “I grew up in East L.A., in an economically depressed neighborhood,” said Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna, the first Latino to lead the Los Angeles area’s […]
Black Restaurant Week in Madison
A New Campaign Aimed at Bringing More Visibility to Black-owned Food Services that Exist in Madison Designated for August 14-21, the week will spotlight six brick and mortar restaurants as well as five catering services, three food carts and a farmer’s market. The event is sponsored by the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce that seeks […]
East Madison Community Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary
By Brianna Rae Next Saturday, August 20, the East Madison Community Center will host a celebration of its 50th Anniversary as a beloved, historic and important resource for Madison’s East side youth and families. Executive Director, Tom Moen, describes the Center as Madison’s best-kept secret, but he hopes it won’t stay a secret for much […]
Summit Exposes Truths About Poverty
By Karen Stokes Milwaukee residents, politicians, community organizers, faith based and the non profit community all came together to have a courageous and truthful conversation on how to dismantle poverty. Hosted by the Social Development Committee (SDC) The Summit on Poverty, Dismantling Poverty: A Courageous Conversation held at the Italian Community Center, 631 E Chicago […]
New Report Shows State and Local Governments Spend More on Incarceration than Education
By Karen Stokes The Milwaukee Courier A new report from the U. S. Department of Education revealed that the majority of state and local governments are investing more money on prison than on education. The report, Trends in State and Local Expenditures on Corrections and Education, released on July 7, showed that on the average, […]
Illinois House of Representatives Passes Historic Slavery Study Resolution
Article courtesy of The National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) The National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) is applauding the Illinois House of Representatives for passing last week an historic resolution calling on President Barack Obama to create a national reparations study commission. “We salute and applaud the Illinois legislators on their courageous action,” said […]
Dontre Hamilton’s Mother To Speak At Democratic Convention
Maria Hamilton ‘Excited’ For The Nation To Hear Her Group’s Voice By Chuck Quirmbach The mother of a Milwaukee man killed by police during a confrontation will speak at the Democratic National Convention later this month. After her son Dontre was shot in 2014, Maria Hamilton helped create a group of mothers who have had […]
Soglin, Community Organizers Announce Plan To Reduce Violence
Proposal Would Cost $3 Million Over 3 Years By Bridgit Bowden Madison Mayor Paul Soglin was joined by grassroots organizers to announce a plan addressing racial disparities and violence prevention on Wednesday afternoon. The Focused Interruption Committee includes leaders from the NAACP, MOSES, Nehemiah and other community groups. The committee’s 15-point plan would cost $3 […]
Hollywood Next: Jeff Friday’s American Black Film Festival Fuels the Future
By Ronda Racha Penrice Urban News Service When Jeff Friday traveled to his first Sundance Film Festival to catch Love Jones in 1997, what struck him most is what he didn’t see. “I returned from Sundance very inspired by what I saw there, but what I did not see was filmmakers of color,” says Friday. […]
Carla Hall is Renewing the Business of Soul Food
By Eric Easter Urban News Service Partly by design, partly by accident, TV chef Carla Hall is becoming the new face of soul food. Hall launched her first Southern Kitchen in Brooklyn last month. This new venture features the chef’s version of her hometown signature dish, “Nashville hot chicken.” The highly anticipated Smithsonian Museum of […]
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