2014 Women of Distinction awards: YWCA honors six women by A. David Dahmer For the 40th year, YWCA Madison honored area female leaders with its 2014 Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon. The event was held during the YWCA Moxie Conference at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center May 29. Despite many gains in access […]
Trayvon Martin’s friend Rachel Jeantel: “I’m still standing”
By Jazelle Hunt, Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) — As Rachel Jeantel inched toward a high school diploma, she tried to keep in mind that she had a promise to keep. Her slain friend, Trayvon Martin, would have wanted her to finish school, and she had promised his parents and other supporters that she would.Now, she […]
Dane County issues 61 marriage licenses after #LoveWinsWisconsin ruling
By Office of Dane County Executive MADISON — Wisconsin history was made as 61 couples were issued marriage licenses by the Dane County Clerk’s office after federal Judge Barbara Crabb overturned the ban on same-sex marriage.“Allowing all loving couples to marry in Wisconsin is long overdue. To be County Clerk when the federal ruling came […]
Palestinian unity causing political ripples in Washington
By Mitchell Plitnick WASHINGTON — The announcement this week of a new Palestinian unity government was greeted with cautious optimism by most of the world, outside of Israel. In the United States, however, it set off political rumblings that threaten to swell into a storm.The decision by the Obama Administration to maintain its relationship with […]
Brazil, football and protests
By Ignacio Ramonet PARIS (IPS) — It is unlikely that Brazilians will listen to the audacious call made by Michel Platini – a great player in his time and now the politicking president of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) – on Apr. 26: “Brazil, make an effort for a month, calm down!”The FIFA […]
African Association of Madison Scholarship Program
MADISON — The African Association of Madison (AAM) is accepting applications for its 2014 scholarship program. Scholarships will be awarded to deserving graduating High School Seniors.Eligibility:1. Must be a resident of Dane county2. Show evidence of Financial Need3. Is a graduating Senior from a Dane County High School4. Is accepted into a 2-year/4-year College/University for […]
Center for Resilient Cities Announces Peng Her joins staff as assistant director
MILWAUKEE/MADISON — The Center for Resilient Cities is pleased to announce the appointment of Peng Her as Assistant Director of the organization. Peng Her brings Community Development Expertise to new position.With over 12 years of community development experience, Her most recently held the position of Vice President of Promise Zone and Partnerships for the Urban […]
Badger Rock Middle School to represent Madison at National African American History Challenge
MADISON —The Madison Metropolitan School District will send three students from Badger Rock Middle School to represent Madison in the National African American History Challenge on June 13 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. at the 28th Annual Conference of 100 Black Men of America.Badger Rock earned their appearance in the National Competition by competing with 11 […]
Centro Hispano executive director gets surprise baby shower/birthday party
By A. David Dahmer
Adoption Days a huge success
By Gayle Viney MADISON —Dane County Humane Society, Dane County Friends of Ferals, Angels Wish, Friends of Noah, and the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin are extremely happy to report that 486 animals were adopted this past weekend through Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days! These five organizations will earned up to $2,000 per adoption from Maddie’s […]
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