Dr. Enrique Figueroa keynotes LUCES Scholarship Banquet by A. David Dahmer Latinos United for College Education Scholarships (LUCES) recognized Latino scholars for their academic achievement and community service with scholarships sponsored by local businesses at the fourth annual LUCES Scholarship Banquet at the Madison Concourse Hotel on Friday, Aug. 15. Michael Johnson, president and […]
Housing Initiatives Inc. 20th anniversary party: Providing hope for the homeless
Housing Initiatives Inc. 20th anniversary party Providing hope for the homeless by A. David Dahmer Housing Initiatives Inc. is celebrating 20 years of providing permanent housing for people in the Madison community with severe and persistent mental illnesses who are experiencing homelessness because of it. The official celebration will take place on […]
Bayview Triangle Fest
Seven Madison Schools to Join Community Eligibility Provision
By Rachel Strauch-Nelson MADISON —Seven schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District will now offer free healthy school breakfasts and lunches to all students on regular school days, as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Program. The program will begin at the start of the upcoming school year. “We […]
Despite current debate, police militarization goes beyond U.S. borders
By Carey L. Biron WASHINGTON (IPS) — The shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer in the southern United States earlier this month has led to widespread public outrage around issues of race, class and police brutality.In particular, a flurry of policy discussions is focusing on the startling level of force […]
Burning the future of Gaza’s children
By Khaled Alashqar GAZA CITY (IPS) — “My child became blind and lost the ability to speak, his dad died and his three brothers are seriously wounded. He still has not been told about the loss of his dad,” says the mother of 7-year-old Mohamad Badran.Mohamad is in hospital for treatment after being seriously injured […]
Killing of Michael Brown inspires local poetry
Tamara Grigsby named community relations director
MADISON — Dane County Executive Joe Parisi has named Tamara Grigsby to serve as the new community relations director in the office of the county executive. Grigsby will work with community organizations, public officials, and the private sector to advance the county executive’s initiatives to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in employment, education, and the […]
Interview with 100 Black men of America Chairman Curley Dossman: “Four For The Future”
Interview with 100 Black men of America Chairman Curley Dossman “Four For The Future” by A. David Dahmer The 100 Black Men of Madison got a special treat at their breakfast on Aug. 12 when Curley Dossman, Jr., the chairman of the board of directors for the 100 Black Men of […]
5th annual Simpson Street Neighborhood Reunion: Bringing people together for family fun
5th annual Simpson Street Neighborhood Reunion Bringing people together for family fun by A. David Dahmer Nobody is more excited about the 5th annual Simpson Street Neighborhood/Finest Family Reunion than long-time resident and reunion organizer Diane Small. “We are trying to get as many people as we can out to this reunion. […]
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