By Jazelle Hunt, NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) — As the NFL’s 2014 season warms up, Minnesota Vikings running back, Adrian Peterson, prepares to face charges of reckless or negligent injury to a child. A week prior, news surfaced that he had spanked his 4-year-old son with a switch, resulting in major bruises and lacerations […]
Gompers and Thoreau Elementary Schools awarded first-ever Innovation Grants
By Rachel Strauch-Nelson The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is pleased to announce that Gompers and Thoreau Elementary Schools have been selected to receive the first-ever MMSD Innovation Grants, generously supported by the MGE Foundation through the Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools. The MMSD Innovation Grants will be an annual opportunity for schools to plan […]
U.S. to create national pan on responsible business practices
By Carey L. Biron WASHINGTON (IPS) — The United States will begin developing a national action plan on responsible business practices, following on several years of related advocacy from civil society. The plan will detail how the United States will implement landmark U.N. guidelines outlining the responsibility of multinational businesses to respect human rights. While […]
Blistering drought leaves the poorest high and dry
By Amantha Perera COLOMBO (IPS) — The last time there was mud on his village roads was about a year ago, says Murugesu Mohanabavan, a farmer from the village of Karachchi, situated about 300 km north of Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo. “Since last October we have had nothing but sun, all day,” the 40-year-old father […]
Coach Wood’s Topic of the Month for October
By Coach Haywood Simmons
La Movida to host 4th annual Hispanic Heritage Luncheon
MADISON — La Movida 1480AM will celebrate Madison’s 4th annual Hispanic Heritage Luncheon in October. In observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month and in remembrance of the important contributions Latinos have bestowed upon our communities throughout the history of this nation, WLMV – La Movida 1480AM, Mid-West Family Broadcasting, along with The Latino Chamber of […]
Deltas Sigma Thetas host Voter Education & Registration Series
By A. David Dahmer Deltas Sigma Thetas host Voter Education & Registration Series "A man without a vote is a man without protection." —Lyndon B. Johnson The Madison Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is hosting a series of Voter Education and Registration […]
Inspirational, fun poetry party held at Central Library
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 […]
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