MADISON — Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell announced that three public service announcements will begin airing aimed at informing voters that they need to bring valid identification to the polls in order to vote. The ads will feature former Urban League President and Madison Police Chief Noble Wray and local grocery store manager Chad Vader. […]
Public Outreach Campaign Launched on Voter ID by Madison and Dane County
Young African American Professionals: The future is now
JUSTIFIED ANGER COALITION WELCOMES YOUNG AFRICAN AMERICAN PROFESSIONALS by A. David Dahmer “Our young black professionals in this town are a big part of the solution,” says Rev. Alex Gee. “I was really impressed with these young people. It was really clear that they were community conscious and had many concerns.” Young African American […]
Michelle Obama speaks at Burke campaign in Milwaukee
By Ariele Vaccaro, The Milwaukee Courier On Sept. 29, hundreds of voters filed into the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee to be able to see the First Lady. Michelle Obama spoke at an event for democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke. With only a month left before Burke faces incumbent Governor Scott Walker at the polls, […]
“I Didn’t Know There Were Latinos in Wisconsin”
“I Didn’t Know There Were Latinos in Wisconsin” by A. David Dahmer “I Didn’t Know There Were Latinos in Wisconsin: Three Decades of Hispanic Writing” is a new collection of work that brings together the writers, scholars, poets, and community members to tell the story of the local Latino community that […]
Black Women’s Wellness Day: Queen Afua energizes Alliant
By Anita J. Martin, TMT Contributing Writer (Part 2 of 2) It was a sold-out event, as author Queen Afua spoke Sept. 20 at the Alliant Energy Center and got the exhibition hall energized. The well-known author and wellness business owner from Brooklyn, New York, was keynote speaker, addressing 400 folks at Black Women’s […]
NFL case sparks debate on spanking
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 […]
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