By Jazelle Hunt, Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) — A cache of new research from the Pew Center paints a picture of the modern American family—a picture in which the historically rigid roles and responsibilities of moms and dads are meeting in the middle.But that picture has always been a bit different for Black moms […]
Latino Academy of Workforce Development students shine at Madison College GED Graduation
Robert Pierce wins Billups Award
2014 UW-Madison University-Community Partnerships Awards Celebration Robert Pierce wins Billups Award by A. David Dahmer The 2014 UW–Madison University-Community Partnership Awards were held at the Olin House June 3. Everett Mitchell, community relations director at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, served as the emcee. “On behalf of the university and our team at University Relations we […]
Employment Training Center Open House
By A. David Dahmer
2014 Women of Distinction awards: YWCA honors six women
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 […]
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