Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne will announce his decision regarding the officer-involved shooting death of Tony Robinson tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12 at 2:30 p.m. A press release from his office states: DA Ozanne confirmed today that he will hold a press conference tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12, 2015, regarding his decision in the […]
Decision Expected Tuesday on Tony Robinson Shooting
May 10, 2015 Dane County District Attorney Ismael R. Ozanne will announce his decision on the officer-involved shooting of Tony Robinson Tuesday afternoon at 1:45 p.m. Here is the press release issued by his office. Stay tuned to our website for more details.
Police Violence Coverage Takes Mental Toll
By Jazelle Hunt, NNPA Washington Correspondent May 8, 2015 Photo courtesy of NNPA A growing number of medical experts say the damage inflicted extends far beyond the number of actual victims. WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNPA) – Police have killed at least 369 people in the first four months of 2015, with […]
Discussing Race with Children: Why & How
By Lindsey Gapen May 8, 2015  “Children observe the world around them and they see segregation, they see inequality, they see media representation,” said Winkler. Discussing race with children doesn’t have to be difficult. According to Erin Winkler, the Associate Department Chair of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Department of Africology, […]
Creative Survival: Rhodessa Jones Returns to Madison
By Elizabeth Stephens May 8, 2015 Rhodessa Jones performing on stage Rhodessa Jones is a creative survivalist. She has used theater to save not only her own life but the lives of women affected by drug addiction, sexual abuse, HIV/AIDS and incarceration in prisons. She is a performer, director and […]
Courtney Pruitt Named Alcorn State Women’s Basketball Coach
May 8, 2015 Courtney Pruitt Special to the NNPA from The Mississippi Link Alcorn State University’s search for a new head women’s basketball coach concluded with a seasoned individual with extensive college coaching experience, most recently as the head women’s coach at Wiley College in Marshall, Texas. Director of […]
After Charges Filed and Curfew Lifted, Baltimore Regroups
By Freddie Allen, NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent May 8, 2015 Two young girls talk to national guardsmen outside of city hall in Baltimore, Md., on Friday, May 1. (Freddie Allen/NNPA News Wire Service) “I’m not surprised, this is business as usual, unfortunately for many of the neighborhoods in Baltimore city,” said Franklin. […]
City Council Committee Appointments Announced
By Elizabeth Stephens May 1, 2015 Ald. Barbara McKinney “We need to be in these important positions to enrich our conversations,” said Ald. McKinney. “The dialogue will be so much richer, so many more questions will be asked, and there will be many more visions.” Following this month’s historic Madison […]
New Diversity Director Ready to Engage Alumni
By Lindsey Gapen May 1, 2015 Tracey Williams-Maclin In an effort to further engage the variety of skills, knowledge and experience of past graduates, the Wisconsin Alumni Association recently hired a new director of diversity and inclusion to build new relationships within the community. And she’s hit the ground running. […]
Senate Confirms Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall May 1, 2015 Loretta E. Lynch Last week, Loretta E. Lynch made history by becoming the 83rd U.S. Attorney General after a lengthy and protracted U.S. Senate confirmation. As the first African-American woman, second African-American and second woman to ever hold the position, she will have to […]
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