SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. – Sun Prairie High School has selected JT Ruffin as a 2014 representative to the 74rd session of Badger Boys State.Badger Boys State is a youth leadership program sponsored by the Wisconsin American Legion designed to educate youth in the duties, privileges, rights, and responsibilities of American citizenship. The program has been […]
Dane County Parks to extend Tenney Lock hours for Rhythm and Booms and Fourth of July Holiday Weekend
By Darren Marsh, Parks Director MADISON — There will be extended Tenney Lock hours for Rhythm and Booms on Saturday June 28th and for the Fourth of July Holiday weekend from July 3rd through July 6th. The Tenney Lock allows access between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona on the Yahara River. As a safety precaution […]
Companies urged to disclose “Plastic Footprint”
By Carey L. Biron WASHINGTON (IPS) — The environmental cost of the plastics used by corporations producing consumer goods likely mounts to more than 75 billion dollars a year, according to a first-time valuation released Monday by the United Nations and others.This estimate is based on the cost of everything from greenhouse gas emissions resulting […]
Red card for exploitation of children at Brazil’s World Cup
By Fabiola Ortiz RIO DE JANEIRO (IPS) — The FIFA World Cup being played in Brazil has sounded a warning for organizations fighting exploitation of children and adolescents, during an event that has attracted 3.7 million tourists to the 12 host cities.As well as revenue, business and employment opportunities, the football World Cup also increases […]
Software industry veteran Maurice Cheeks to direct Tech Council’s Innovation Network
MADISON — Maurice “Mo” Cheeks has joined the Wisconsin Technology Council as the director of its Wisconsin Innovation Network, it was announced Monday.As the membership arm of the Tech Council, WIN is a platform for members and others to learn about and discuss business and policy topics of interest to Wisconsin’s high-tech and high-growth sectors. […]
Centro to hold gathering to unveil programmatic vision
MADISON —For 30 years, Centro Hispano of Dane County has been the leading social service provider for Latinos in the greater Madison area. On Friday, June 27, 5:30 p.m., the Centro Hispano board of directors, staff, and Executive Director Karen Menéndez Coller will host a gathering for invited community leaders, supporters, and the media to outline […]
The Central Park Jogger Case settlement
By Lee A. Daniels How much is a person’s innocence worth? That’s the most fundamental question framing the news that, after years of bitter dispute, a settlement has been reached in the lawsuit stemming from the notorious Central Park Jogger case that a quarter-century ago inflamed racial tensions in New York City and across the country, […]
20th anniversary of the “Party with a Purpose”: featuring the 2014 Essence Festival Career Connections powered by the National Urban League
By Marc H. Morial “We’re designed for greatness. No excuses. No apologies.” —Lisa Nichols, CEO of Motivating the Masses and author July 3-6 is the date. New Orleans is the place. Empowerment is the purpose. Iconic thought leaders and musicians bring the message. For the 20th year in a row, Essence Magazine is organizing the […]
Vital community resource keeps growing
Interview with Goodwill President and CEO Barbara Leslie Vital community resource keeps growing by A. David Dahmer Goodwill is much more than a store you visit to find some cool clothes or an old 8-track that you can’t find anywhere else. When you support Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisconsin, you support its mission […]
Emerging leaders among women of color
By Anita J. Martin WWOCN Leadership Conference: Emerging leaders among women of color by Anita Martin TMT Contributing Writer Five local leaders of color gave a panel presentation June 7 at The Villager in the Atrium Community Room. The Wisconsin Women of Color Network, Inc. hosted the discussion as part of its annual leadership […]
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