By Freddie Allen, NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – The Black unemployment rate fell to a five-year low in November, according to the latest jobs report by the Labor Department, but economists saw little to celebrate as Congress inaction threatens the federal unemployment insurance programs that helps millions of families.The unemployment rate for Blacks fell […]
New Report Calls for Full Employment
By Freddie Allen, NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Fifty years ago, civil rights leaders dove head-first into the on-going debate over American economic policy by placing the fight for equal employment opportunities at the forefront of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Despite their efforts, Black child poverty, Black unemployment and […]
YWCA Women of Distinction Leadership Awards
By YWCA of Greater Madison The YWCA Madison invites you, your organization, your firm, or your association to nominate a woman for the 2014 Women of Distinction Leadership Award. Please consider the criteria listed below and think about the women you know whose work contributions and life exemplify outstanding leadership. Thank you very much for […]
Homeless experience powerful for three community leaders
By A. David Dahmer The dropping temperatures this past month provided a minor inconvenience for most of us. It was much more devastating to those people who don't have a home or a permanent place to stay.It's safe to say that many Madisonians don't think too much about the plight of the homeless here in […]
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 are seeking nominations for the annual Rev. 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 […]
Booming entrepreneurship among black women
By Jazelle Hunt, NNPA News Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) —Cheryl Lofton had never intended to be a small business owner. Her grandfather, J.C. Lofton, was the first African American to own a tailoring school and related business in Washington, D.C. She spent her summers working with him, learning the craft. She was able to earn money […]
Conference tackles the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS
By Freddie Allen, Washington Correspondent, NNPA News Service WASHINGTON (NNPA) — In 1992, Beverly Becton, addicted to drugs and suffering from pneumonia, began to scream as she sat in a hospital room alone at the D.C. General Hospital in Southeast, Washington, D.C.“Oh, God, why me? Oh, God why me?” Becton screamed.Becton had just learned that […]
Checking on loved ones during holidays: Picking up signs of possible problems
MADISON — You’ve arrived home for the holidays, and something just seems amiss. You can’t quite put your finger on it, but something is just not the same as it has been in the past.Dad/Grandpa doesn’t talk as much as he usually does, and he seems a bit anxious about having people in the house. […]
CMC Radiothon with La Movida set for Dec. 13
MADISON — On Dec. 13, the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) is teaming up with La Movida radio 1480AM to host its second annual radio fund-raising event for the Center.The CMC strives to provide basic necessities as well as educational and spiritual opportunities to empower individuals to grow as a member of the community. We rely […]
100 Black Men present Toys For Tots
MADISON — In the past two years, the 100 Black Men of Madison (the '100'), in cooperation with area businesses, the United States Marine Corps Reserve, and civic-minded individuals, have collected more than five thousand (5,000) toys for area disadvantaged youth during our annual Christmas Community Celebration in Support of Toys for Tots.This year's event […]
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