By Jazelle Hunt, Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – George Zimmerman. Paula Deen. And, more recently, Seattle Seahawks star defensive back Richard Sherman. Just the mention of their name ignites a passionate discussion about race.The good news is that we’re talking about race. The bad news is that the discussions too often fall short of the […]
The life and legacy of Amiri Baraka
By Marc H. Morial “Art is a weapon in the struggle of ideas, the class struggle.” Amiri Baraka On January 9, with the passing of the prolific poet, playwright, essayist, and critic Amiri Baraka, one of the literary giants of the 20th century was called home. As we offer condolences to his wife, children and […]
Under growing pressure, Arizona State bans racially insensitive fraternity
By Floyd Alvin Galloway, special to The NNPA from the Arizona Informant PHOENIX – As most citizens across the country were celebrating the life and stellar accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. over the federal King Holiday Weekend in a respectful way – some by attending special programs and others by volunteering for community […]
The University of Wisconsin AsthmaNet group is inviting people to join a research study
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Urban League Recognizes Youth MLK Breakfast
By Anita J. Martin Hundreds gathered at Edgewood High School for the 30th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Recognition Breakfast, which took place Jan. 19. The purpose of the event was to honor young people that embody the spirit of Dr. King, are excelling in school, focusing on their future, and serving others […]
34th annual MLK “Tribute and Ceremony”: “We Shall Not Be Moved”
By A. David Dahmer The 34th annual "Tribute and Ceremony" honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was held in the Capitol Rotunda on Monday, Jan. 20, at noon. The theme of the celebration was “We Shall Not Be Moved.”This free event is the oldest official state ceremony in the nation dedicated to Martin Luther […]
MSCR is 100th to partner with Community Engagement Platform GoStrive
By Nicole Graper MADISON — Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) has recently joined GoStrive as their 100th Parks and Recreation partner. GoStrive, a Wisconsin-based startup company, provides mobile event and activity search to organizations like MSCR, around the nation.MSCR selected GoStrive to bring better community awareness, participation and registration to its diverse portfolio of […]
Obama, Nobel Laureates urge rise in U.S. minimum wage
By Bryant Harris WASHINGTON (IPS) — Seventy-five economists, including seven Nobel Prize laureates, sent an open letter to President Barack Obama and the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, urging them to raise the federal minimum wage.The same day, the president formally endorsed legislation that would incrementally raise the minimum wage to 10.10 dollars by 2016."When you’re […]
Playing cricket, praying for peace
By Ashfaq Yusufzai PESHAWAR, Pakistan (IPS) —Afghanistan is rediscovering the joy of cricket. It is seen as a tool of progress, a means of entertainment, and a way to wean youth away from violence in a country that has been ravaged by conflict for more than 30 years.Afghanistan will join Asia’s four Test playing nations […]
Interview with Noble Wray: Ex-police chief looks back on 29 years of community policing
By A. David Dahmer For most of his adult life, Noble Wray has always been thinking about how to make Madison a safer community and brainstorming to solve its problems. So it’s safe to say that the former Madison chief of police's recent retirement has led to a much less stressful life for […]
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