By Lindsey Gapen May 1, 2015 Known for reporting on America’s hidden history of opposition and resistance, The Nation magazine will celebrate its 150th anniversary with multiple events around the state to discuss race, immigration, policing and what civil rights mean today in Wisconsin and America. Gary Younge, a correspondent with […]
Baltimoreans Reflect on Freddie Gray & Their City
By E.R. Shipp May 1, 2015 Family members of Freddie Gray, sister Fredricka Gray, left, mother Gloria Darden, center, and stepfather Richard Shipley listen during a news conference after a day of unrest following the funeral of Freddie Gray on Monday, April 27, 2015, in Baltimore. Rioters plunged part of Baltimore into chaos torching […]
Correction: APRIL 24, 2015, Vol. 25 No. 15
By The Madison Times May 1, 2015 A story in the Friday, April 24 issue incorrectly stated that the Young, Gifted and Black Coalition will be hosting the May 11 Communities United Meeting, which includes a discussion between Young, Gifted and Black Coalition leaders and David Couper, former chief of the Madison Police […]
Communities United to Host Community Policing Panel
By Elizabeth Stephens | UPDATED: April 27, 2015 12:15 PM April 24, 2015 On Monday, May 11, the Communities United organization will host a discussion panel on community policing and community control over policing. Morathi Adams, co-founder of YGB and Freedom, Inc. and David Couper, former chief of the Madison Police Department […]
Black Jockey Breaks Records, Competition at Indiana Grand
By Victoria T. Davis April 24, 2015 Victoria T. Davis is Special to the NNPA from The Indianapolis Recorder. (NNPA) — During summers in Creston, S.C., Malcolm Franklin sharpened his jockey skills. While most kids his age talked about becoming doctors, lawyers and astronauts, Malcolm Franklin already knew what he […]
Anti-Gay Protest Backfires at Howard University
By Rachel Kersey April 24, 2015 Rachel Kersey is Special to NNPA from Howard University News Service. Westboro Baptist Church, the infamous unaffiliated church known for its hateful, unorthodox protests, especially against homosexuality, brought its hate speech to Howard University – and the university’s students and staff fought back. […]
Spring Election Roundup
By Elizabeth Stephens April 17, 2015 Following Historic City Council Election, Incoming Alders Discuss Race Relations in Madison Of the five newly-elected Madison City Council alders, three of them are Black and two of those are Black women. This not only marks the first time that more than two Black alders were […]
Counting the Victims of Police Violence
By Jazelle Hunt, NNPA Washington Correspondent April 17, 2015 Attorney General Holder cited lack of U.S. data tracking use of force against and by police. Credit: Department of Justice “Particularly in the Midwest, and then a little bit in the South, there really are hotbeds for police violence.” WASHINGTON, D.C. […]
Construction Program Graduates Ready to Build Their Futures
By Lindsey Gapen April 17, 2015 The Urban League of Greater Madison celebrated the graduation of nearly 60 Madison-area residents pursuing careers in the construction industry last week. As part of the Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Program, the graduates received hands-on training from one of three construction training programs, including Construct-U, Foundations […]
Incredible Season, Disappointing End
By Elizabeth Stephens April 10, 2015 After an incredible season, the Wisconsin Badger’s journey came to a disappointing end Monday night in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship game as the UW men's team fell to the Duke Blue Devils 68-63. Despite the loss, the Badgers still have an impressive season behind […]
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