By Anita J. Martin, TMT Contributing Writer Inspirational, fun poetry party held at Central Library It was a sunny September day, as close to two dozen folks gathered together for a poetry party at the Madison Central Library. Fabu Carter and Gary Glazner led the event, which was designed for people living […]
“I don’t worry when people talk about me; I worry when they don’t”
By A. David Dahmer Interview with artist Rolando Cruz "I don't worry when people talk about me; I worry when they don't" “I don’t worry when people talk about me; I worry when they don’t“I don’ worry when people talk about me; I worry when they don’t” Restricted and segregated in so many ways through […]
Wages up for black men, down for black women
By Freddie Allen, NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) —The Black-White income gap narrowed in 2013 with Black men who worked full-time, year-round experiencing the greatest gain in earnings among all adult workers, according to the current population reports on income and poverty released by the Census Bureau. The median income for Blacks rose $793, an […]
Building a new legacy of wellness
By Anita J. Martin, TMT Contributing Writer Black Women's Wellness Day Building a new legacy of wellness (Part 1 of 2) For the third year in a row in Madison, the Black Women’s Wellness Day offered a wealth of information as well as inspiration to those that attended. This year, the […]
Wisconsin NAACP and NAACP Dane County to hold first ever candidates forum
By NAACP Dane County Branch MADISON — The Wisconsin NAACP Conference of Branches, and the local NAACP of Dane County, in conjunction with Edgewood College, will present their first ever Candidates Forum. The forum will be held at the Edgewood College Predolin Humanities Center, Anderson Auditorium on the Edgewood College campus, Thursday, Oct.9, from 5-9 […]
Ferguson protestors: ‘We will get answers’
By Dr. J. A. Salaam, Special to the NNPA from The Final Call BERKLEY, Mo. — Two days after a very heated City Council meeting in nearby Ferguson, Mo., more than 150 protestors gathered to shut down Highway 70 for a few minutes. The shutdown planned as part of efforts to pressure authorities to deliver […]
Mongolia’s poorest turn garbage into gold
By Jonathan Rozen ULAANBAATAR (IPS) —Ulziikhutag Jigjid, 49, is a member of a 10-person group in the Khan-Uul district on the outskirts of Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar, which is producing brooms, chairs, containers, and other handmade products from discarded soda and juice containers. “In the early morning we collect raw materials from the street, and then […]
UW-Madison to honor eight Outstanding Women of Color Oct. 1
By UW Madison News MADISON — Eight winners of the 2014-15 Outstanding Women of Color awards, who are heavily involved in the campus as well as the Madison community through their work toward research and civic enrichment, have been announced by UW-Madison. The eight will be honored at a free reception on Wednesday, Oct. 1, […]
The CBC — Then and Now
By Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist Too often people who have experienced and endured long term oppression and suffering take for granted some of the socioeconomic and political indicators of progress. In other words, it is important periodically to assess both the setbacks and the gains that Black America has made during the past […]
2nd Annual Urban Cabaret: Fundraiser highlights ULGM’s community impact
By 2nd Annual Urban Cabaret: Fundraiser highlights ULGM’s community impact by A. David Dahmer The Urban League of Greater Madison’s 2nd annual Urban Cabaret will take place Friday, Sept. 19, at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. The Urban Cabaret, a spin on last year’s sold-out Jazz Cabaret that featured an […]
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