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 […]
Connections, natural fits, and helping others
By Anita J. Martin Rachel Byington devotes her time, energy, and talents to four different jobs, all having to do in one way or another with education, be it teaching or learning. She works two part-time jobs including one as a Teacher’s Assistant (TA), is a full-time student, and a full-time mom.She’s been working with […]
2013 City-County MLK Humanitarian Awardees announced
MADISON – Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and City of Madison Mayor Paul Soglin announced Jan. 14 the recipients of the combined City-County Humanitarian Award honoring the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The award winners, selected by the City-County Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, are community members who reflect the values of […]
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