By Freddie Allen, NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – The growing racial wealth gap – $200 in median wealth for Blacks in 2011 and $23,000 for Whites – threatens national economic security in the United States, according to a recent report by the Center for Global Policy Solutions.“When it comes to the racial gap in […]
The Madison Times Obituary: Mary Lee Shelly
Working hurts finances of blacks working way through college
By Freddie Allen, NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – More than 60 percent of Black students could receive greater financial aid for college through the Pell grant program, if they were enrolled full-time, according to a new report by the National Urban League.The report, which focused on the profile of a typical Black student and […]
Justified Anger Coalition poised to take next steps
Interview with Rev. Alex Gee Justified Anger Coalition poised to take next steps by A. David Dahmer Many of us in the community have known Rev. Alex Gee for years and even decades. Whether he’s been teaching, preaching, mentoring, fathering, authoring, educating, publishing, community building, or simply being on the frontlines of social justice, we’ve […]
College educated blacks have harder times than whites
By Freddie Allen, NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) —Blacks with college degrees continue to fare worse than college-educated Whites in the labor market, according to a new report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI).The report titled, “The Class of 2014: The Weak Economy Is Idling Too Many Young Graduates,” looked at the job prospects for […]
Schools named for 2014-15 statewide choice program
By Wisconsin Department of Instruction MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has announced the names of the private schools and school systems that received the most eligible applications during the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP) application period for the coming school year. Applications received by the April 21, 2014, deadline exceeded the 1,000 student […]
Moving LGBT rights beyond marriage equality
By Farangis Abdurazokzoda WASHINGTON (IPS) — Honoring the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry Friday emphasized progress in advancing the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons, but a new report on criminalization of LBGT people suggests that there is still a long way to go.“Today of […]
Minorities in Pakistan fear ‘forced conversion’ to Islam
By Ashfaq Yusufzai PESHAWAR, Pakistan (IPS) — Minority communities in Pakistan have long had a raw deal. Accounting for just 10 percent of this country’s population of 180 million, they are no strangers to marginalization, discrimination or even violence.But persistent reports that Christian and Hindu girls are being forcibly converted to Islam might just take […]
Twenty-fifth annual Juneteenth slated for June 21
MADISON — The 25th annual Juneteenth Day Celebration titled “Juneteenth 2014…Harambee…Let’s Pull Together,” will take place at Penn Park on Fisher Street in the heart of South Madison on Saturday, June 21. The Juneteenth Celebration is the largest family oriented African American celebration in Dane County. The festival promotes empowerment and self-actualization for children, young […]
County Board approves Martin Street location for homeless day shelter
MADISON — After nearly four hours of testimony and debate, the Dane County Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of an 8,400-square-foot building on Martin Street in the Town of Madison, near the City of Madison’s southwest side, for use as a day shelter and resource center for the homeless by a vote of 26-9.Supervisor […]
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