Interview with Kaleem Caire Working to revitalize South Madison Child Development Inc. by A. David Dahmer A child from a low-income family hears an average of 8 million fewer words per year than a child from a wealthier family. That’s more than 32 million fewer words by the time the child turns four. This […]
President Obama acts to ease student loan debt
By Freddie Allen, NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGNTON (NNPA) — From 2003 to 2014, student debt in America skyrocketed from $250 million to $1.2 trillion, surpassing credit card debt. As more students, especially Blacks students, rely on grants and loans to get through college, President Barack Obama has stepped up with a series of executive orders […]
Mobilizing key groups can change politics of the Deep South
By Freddie Allen, NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) — As voters’ rights advocates and civil rights leaders commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1964 “Freedom Summer” in Mississippi, new study by the Center for American Progress finds that shifting demographics in the South can help to accelerate meaningful social and political change.The report titled, “True […]
JT Ruffin selected as Badger Boys State Rep
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, […]
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