By Michael Bell Team-Plea for a change Cops can be heroes, but since 1890 every Wisconsin officer who took a life was cleared of any wrongdoing. Every single one. When someone dies in a police incident, the death is reviewed either internally by cowork Sign the petition today, AB409.com Cops can be heroes, but […]
Unemployment for black women at 4-year low
By Freddie Allen, NNPA Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) — As job prospects for Whites and Black men have slowed or stalled completely, Black women continue to gain ground in a weak labor market, according to the latest jobs report.“Over the last few months, Black women have seen the greatest decline in their unemployment rate, so there […]
Deltas converge on Alliant Center for Tri-State Cluster
About 400 members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. converged on the Alliant Energy Center in Madison this past weekend as the Madison Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted its Tri-State Cluster Meeting Nov. 8-9.“The event went really well. We had 400 people there from three states,” said Carola Gaines, president of […]
MOSES to celebrate first anniversary Nov. 16
One year ago, Fountain of Life hosted the launching of MOSES (Madison Organizing in Strength, Equality, and Solidarity), an organization of faith-based communities in and around Madison. MOSES was the 10th affiliate of WISDOM, a Wisconsin network of about 145 congregations of 19 different faith traditions that speak out on social justice issues. At its […]
Dumping ‘At Risk’ and other negative labels
WASHINGTON (NNPA) — Although most today’s headlines focus on Black educational failures, there are many positive achievements by Black students that often go overlooked, according to a new study.A recently released report from the National Black Child Development Institute takes a confident and constructive look at our children. “Being Black Is Not a Risk Factor: […]
Ozanne to run for Attorney General of Wisconsin
MADISON — Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne (D-Madison) announced he will run for Attorney General of Wisconsin on the Democrat ticket.Ozanne becomes the second Democrat to announce his intentions to become the state’s top law enforcement official. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Ozanne said: “As a prosecutor for 13 years, as […]
Drone strike served CIA revenge, blocked Pakistan’s strategy
WASHINGTON (IPS) — After a drone strike had reportedly killed Pakistani Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud Nov. 1, the spokesperson for the U.S. National Security Council declared that, if true, it would be “a serious loss” for the terrorist organization.That reaction accurately reflected the Central Intelligence Agency’s argument for the strike. But the back story of […]
Foul play ahead of Russian Olympics
MOSCOW (IPS) — Despite an endorsement from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for their adherence to environmental standards in preparations for next year’s Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russian authorities are cracking down harder and harder on people trying to expose the environmental cost of projects related to the Games.Local environmental activists have for years been […]
Toilet Rebate Program Renewed for 2014
MADISON — Older toilets can use 5 gallons of water with every flush, adding up to about 10 thousand gallons per person every year. An old leaking toilet wastes even more. That’s why Madison Water Utility is pleased to announce the renewal of our Toilet Rebate Program for 2014 — part of our overall Water […]
Campus diversity and inclusion planning committee seeks community input
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is asking community members to help create a new framework for diversity and inclusion. The first four sessions have been scheduled at various venues around the community and are open to anyone who would like to participate. The engagement sessions are scheduled as follows: • Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m. Urban […]