“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 […]
Message to Congress: Show courage on gun safety
By Marc Morial NNPA Columnist“Sometimes I close my eyes and all I can remember is that awful day…But other times, I feel Ben’s presence filling me with courage for what I have to do…”Francine Wheeler, mother of 6-year-old Ben Wheeler, one of the 26 victims of the December 14 Sandy Hook tragedy. I recently took […]
More Diplomacy, Less Pressure Needed for Iran Settlement
The administration of President Barack Obama should put more emphasis on diplomacy in its quest for a satisfactory resolution of Iran’s nuclear program, according to a major new report released by The Iran Project. Endorsed by nearly three dozen former top U.S. diplomatic, military, and intelligence officials, the report calls for Washington to “rebalance” […]
The fight to protect children from guns is not over
By Marian Wright Edelman The United States Senate’s failure to pass common sense gun safety measures – the Manchin-Toomey Amendment to expand background checks to keep guns away from underage or dangerous people, and amendments to ban assault weapons and high capacity magazines designed only to kill as many human beings as possible — […]
Dia De Los Ninos 2013
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 […]
The Boston Marathon’s Media Frenzy
By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist I am a certified news junkie, but even I had to step away from the oversaturated media coverage of the Boston Marathon bombings. Anyone who has covered crimes on a smaller scale than the twin explosions in Boston knows that investigators don’t have instant answers for everything […]
Delta Days
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 […]
Memphis center stage as world reflects on Dr. King
By Karanja A. Ajanaku Special to the NNPA News Service from The New Tri-State Defender MEMPHIS – A billing for the evening read: “Mountaintop Speech Commemoration.” It was a summons to gather back at Mason Temple, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his last oration – often simply called “The Mountaintop Speech” – […]
Money Talk Falls on Deaf Ears
By James Clingman Surely you’ve heard the saying, “Money Talks.” But, have you ever wondered what is said about Black money? Obviously, understanding its power and the role it plays in this economy, money speaks loudly and clearly, and Black money speaks even louder. But what does it say? We know from past […]