By Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. NNPA Columnist Fifty years ago, on a cold day in Dallas, Nov. 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. To my mind, what is extraordinary about the Kennedy assassination is that the haters did not win. Instead, crucifixion led to resurrection. As a result, for decades, African-American homes across […]
Nominations Sought for the 28th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award
MADISON — Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi seek nominations for the annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award. The City and the County each have long histories of honoring deserving individuals who demonstrate leadership and commitment to promoting peace between diverse populations. “A genuine leader is not a searcher […]
Extension offices will provide information for farm families on the Affordable Care Act on December 3
MADISON — Twenty-three UW-Extension offices across the state will offer an overview of what the Affordable Care Act (ACA) means for farms, both as small employers and the self-employed on Dec. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Part of this presentation will be a webinar discussing the impacts of the ACA on farm families. In many locations, the […]
Fringe Salon Spa doing well in new location
By Pamela Gates Tamara “T” Brown recently moved her Fringe Salon spa from South Park Street to 624 S. Gammon Road. “Business was good [on Park Street], but the rent started to get higher than I needed it to be,” said Brown, who opened her original space on Feb. 12, 2010. “I loved being part […]
Subtle racism damages health
By Jazelle Hunt, NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) —“My office says my name, Rachel, on the door. I am the only one who sits in it. People constantly walk in, see me, and say, ‘Oh, I’m sorry…I’m looking for Rachel.’ I’m half black.”“Upon hearing that I had secured an internship for the summer, my roommate […]
2013 Black Women’s Business Expo and Job Fair: Sadie Pearson, Linda Hoskins honored
By A. David Dahmer Two outstanding Madison women were honored at the 8th annual Black Women's Business Expo and Job Fair held at the Genesis Enterprise Center Nov. 2.The annual event focuses on issues that face Black women. This year's Black Women's Business Expo and Job Fair placed an emphasis on topics including health, finance, […]
For Kurdish women, it’s a double revolution
By Karlos Zurutuza QAMISHLI, Syria, (IPS) — “I got married when I was 14 and I already had four children at 20,” recalls Nafia Brahim. In her fifties now, she is working hard so that no other woman loses control of her life.Brahim is one of 12 members of the assembly that runs the Center […]
Economic Policy Institute (EPI)
By Jim Lobe WASHINGTON (IPS) — U.S. state legislators and corporate lobbies have engaged in an unprecedented attack on minimum wages that has lowered U.S. labor standards, according to new research released recently.The report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), a think tank here, is the first of its kind, providing a comprehensive overview of […]
UW School of Medicine and Public Health nationally honored
By University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics MADISON — Urban, rural, and everything in between: the numerous outreach and community service projects and programs undertaken by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) have earned the school the Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Service. The national award is one of […]
Campus diversity and inclusion planning committee seeks community input
MADISON — 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. No registration for these engagement sessions is necessary. To request ASL interpretation, […]
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