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Blistering drought leaves the poorest high and dry

September 30, 2014

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

September 30, 2014

By Coach Haywood Simmons

La Movida to host 4th annual Hispanic Heritage Luncheon

September 30, 2014

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

September 23, 2014

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

September 23, 2014

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”

September 23, 2014

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

September 23, 2014

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

September 23, 2014

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

September 23, 2014

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’

September 23, 2014

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 […]

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