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The Madison Times is 23!
For 23 years, The Madison Times has been the only weekly news publication covering the positive news, people, and events that affect Madison’s communities of color, with our primary focus on the African American population. The first issue of The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper was published April 24, 1991. Described as "Madison's only 'blue chip' […]
“Advancing Talent, Opportunity & Prosperity: The Madison Region’s Economic Development, Diversity & Leadership Summit”
“Advancing Talent, Opportunity & Prosperity: The Madison Region's Economic Development, Diversity & Leadership Summit” by A. David Dahmer In past years, MadREP’s annual State of the Madison Region Summit and the Urban League’s Workplace Diversity and Leadership Summit were separate events held weeks apart in May. This year, the two Madison powerhouse agencies will have […]
Together Apart: Talking Across the Social Divide
Let’s talk about race by A. David Dahmer More than 500 people packed First Unitarian Society Church April 24 to hear community leaders talk about race, ethnicity, diversity, and more at “Together Apart: Talking Across the Social Divide.” The event was sponsored by The Capital Times, Wisconsin Public Radio, and First Unitarian Society Church. Keith […]
New tobacco ‘apology’ ads plan still excludes most black media
By George E. Curry, NNPA Columnist WASHINGTON (NNPA) — A revised plan for major tobacco companies to purchase court-ordered ads to admit that they deliberately misled the public about the dangers of smoking would add nine White-owned newspapers to the list of publications carrying tobacco ‘apology’ ads but shut out more than 90 percent of […]
11th Annual Día de los Niños Celebration
11th Annual Día de los Niños Celebration by A. David Dahmer “In Latin America and some European countries, we have established El Día de los Niños as a day of celebration for the kids. It's a very well-known celebration in our countries and we didn't have that here in the United States 11 years […]
City of Madison awarded “Sterling Community” by Tree City USA
By Madison Parks MADISON — On May 1, the City of Madison will be awarded a 25 year Tree City USA award as well as receiving a “Sterling Community” designation by the Arbor Day Foundation. To achieve the Sterling Community award status, Madison has been awarded ten Growth Awards and is regarded as a leader […]
U.S. public feeling more multilateral than isolationist
By Jim Lobe WASHINGTON — Amidst a roiling and mostly partisan debate over Washington’s global role, a survey released here Thursday suggests that President Barack Obama’s preference for relative restraint and multilateral — over unilateral — action very much reflects the mood of the voting public.The survey, which was conducted by prominent pollsters for both […]
Russia ‘liquidating’ civil society
By Pavol Stracansky MOSCOW (IPS) — NGOs working in Russia are facing more repression in the form of even tighter legislation on foreign funding as part of what some rights activists say is a concerted campaign to “liquidate” civil society in the country.Under legislation proposed earlier this month in the upper chamber of Russia’s parliament, […]
Rev. Wright Human Rights Award nominations sought
MADISON — The Department of Civil Rights – Equal Opportunities Division is seeking nominations for the 18th annual Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award. Nominations are due on Friday, May 22, and the award will be presented at the Common Council Meeting on June 17. The award honors the late Reverend James C. Wright […]
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