By Jazelle Hunt, NNPA News Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) —Cheryl Lofton had never intended to be a small business owner. Her grandfather, J.C. Lofton, was the first African American to own a tailoring school and related business in Washington, D.C. She spent her summers working with him, learning the craft. She was able to earn money […]
Conference tackles the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS
By Freddie Allen, Washington Correspondent, NNPA News Service WASHINGTON (NNPA) — In 1992, Beverly Becton, addicted to drugs and suffering from pneumonia, began to scream as she sat in a hospital room alone at the D.C. General Hospital in Southeast, Washington, D.C.“Oh, God, why me? Oh, God why me?” Becton screamed.Becton had just learned that […]
Checking on loved ones during holidays: Picking up signs of possible problems
MADISON — You’ve arrived home for the holidays, and something just seems amiss. You can’t quite put your finger on it, but something is just not the same as it has been in the past.Dad/Grandpa doesn’t talk as much as he usually does, and he seems a bit anxious about having people in the house. […]
CMC Radiothon with La Movida set for Dec. 13
MADISON — On Dec. 13, the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) is teaming up with La Movida radio 1480AM to host its second annual radio fund-raising event for the Center.The CMC strives to provide basic necessities as well as educational and spiritual opportunities to empower individuals to grow as a member of the community. We rely […]
100 Black Men present Toys For Tots
MADISON — In the past two years, the 100 Black Men of Madison (the '100'), in cooperation with area businesses, the United States Marine Corps Reserve, and civic-minded individuals, have collected more than five thousand (5,000) toys for area disadvantaged youth during our annual Christmas Community Celebration in Support of Toys for Tots.This year's event […]
UW Health to provide pharmacy services to Access Community Health
By UW Health MADISON — UW Health Pharmacy Services has entered into an agreement with Access Community Health Centers to provide pharmacy services at Access clinics beginning next year. According to Steve Rough, director of pharmacy at UW Hospital and Clinics, UW Health will provide on-site comprehensive pharmacy services at the William T. Evjue and […]
U.S. Officials hint at reservations on final nuclear deal
By Gareth Porter WASHINGTON (IPS) —The “first step” agreement between Iran and the United States that was sealed in Geneva over the weekend is supposed to lead to the negotiation of a “comprehensive settlement” of the nuclear issue over the next six months, though the latter has gotten little attention.But within hours of the agreement, […]
Jobless growth, the 21st century condition
By Samuel Oakford UNITED NATIONS (IPS) – The world’s poorest countries are rethinking economic policies that – even during periods of breakneck growth – have failed to provide quality employment capable of matching a demographic boom.The disparity between growth and jobs is no starker than in the 49 Least Developed Countries (LDCs), which, according to […]
Madison marks two years since passing Housing Rights Resolution Advocates say important work remains
Advocates say important work remains MADISON — This Friday, November 29, marks the two-year anniversary of the passage of a city resolution declaring housing a human right in Madison. In the intervening years, while some progress has been made to reduce homelessness in the city, advocates say much work remains to be done. On that […]
Daze Entertainment Basketball stays community focused
By A. David Dahmer When Daze Entertainment Basketball Owner Troy Dean started his organization about 8 years ago, he just wanted to give back to the community doing something that he loved very much — basketball. He had no idea it would be this successful.“It's been a very, very fun ride so far,” Dean tells […]
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