You may have noticed a recent change at Dean & St. Mary’s – new signs, a new look and a new name. The change is significant, but this new name – SSM Health – is a thoughtful, meaningful change. … Read Full Article
Henderson Tours Guides Travelers Back to Their African Roots
By Michael H. Cottman Urban News Service Gaynelle Henderson is the second-generation owner of Henderson Tours, a trailblazer among African-Americans in the travel industry. Her late … Read Full Article
Native American Activist: Washington Redskins Football Team Mascot Rooted In Ugly US History
All Native American Mascots Reinforce Stereotypes, Activist Says By KP Whaley There was little controversy this week when the Washington, D.C. Redskins football team kicked off its regular … Read Full Article
Madison’s Bronson Koenig Heading To North Dakota To Protest Dakota Access Pipeline
Native American Basketball Star Says He’s ‘Obligated To Stand Up’ For His Beliefs, Fellow Native Americans By Andrea Anderson One of college basketball’s most well-known Native American players is … Read Full Article
United Way: 42 Percent Of Wisconsin Households Struggle To Pay Bills
New Report Highlights Families Living Above Poverty Line But Still Not Earning Enough By Hope Kirwan A new United Way of Wisconsin report claims 42 percent of Wisconsin households struggle to make … Read Full Article
Get Involved in Turning out the Vote!
Did you see President Obama’s speech at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation this week? If you didn’t, I’ll wait. Go ahead. Go watch and get as fired up to be a part of the most important elect … Read Full Article
God Made Man in His Own Image, Why? Part 1
If you stare out into the universe and take in the sun, moon and the stars, watch the rivers flow and the world’s (three quarters) awesome seas and oceans; admire the highest and most m … Read Full Article
Once-Hot Artists’ Palettes Stay Cool Through Campaign 2016
By Eric Easter “If I’m 100 percent honest, I’ve tried hard to make a Hillary poster, but I can’t figure out where to start,” says Los Angeles-based graphic artist Charles White. “There’s no stro … Read Full Article
What Do Black Women Want? Cigars!
By Curtis Bunn Urban News Service When Monica Cooper walked into a smoke-filled room, it changed her life. She was a New York promotional model in 1998, when she worked an obscure event … Read Full Article
‘I’m A Justice, But Also A Human,’ Sotomayor Says At UW-Madison
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Reflects On Personal Life, Career In Lecture By Laurel White United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor made the nation’s highest court seem much … Read Full Article
Madison Looks To Close Digital Divide
Residents In Low-Income Neighborhoods To Get Used Computers, High-Speed Internet By Shamane Mills Internet access is not only helpful, it’s often essential to complete schoolwork, apply for a job o … Read Full Article
Safe Spaces On Campuses Don’t Always Encourage Academic Freedom, Expert Says
Professor: Universities Need To Find Balance Between Freedom Of Speech, Protecting Civil Liberties By Kai Brito Trigger warnings and safe spaces on college campuses have sparked a debate in … Read Full Article
Wisconsin Makes Gains In Health Coverage
Census Data Shows Uninsured Rate Dropped To 5.7 Percent Last Year By Shamane Mills Wisconsin’s uninsured rate continues to go down. The U.S. Census Bureau reported the state’s uninsured rate last y … Read Full Article
What You Need to Know about Voting on Tuesday, November 8
By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Newswire Columnist Are you ready to vote? Are you registered? These may seem like simplistic questions, especially for those who are aware, but every year some folks … Read Full Article
Airbnb Is Making Real Progress for Travelers of Color
By Laura W. Murphy President of Laura Murphy & Associates When I was asked by Airbnb to lead their effort to fight discrimination and bias, I was skeptical. After spending decades fighting … Read Full Article
Hospitals & Clinics Come Together Under One Name – SSM Health
New name reflects commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience At our clinics and hospitals all across southern Wisconsin, employees and community members celebrated today as … Read Full Article
Why Do Black Businesses Struggle to Grow?
By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Newswire Columnist The most recent data on minority- owned firms in the United States was collected in 2012 (and released at the end of 2015). It showed that the … Read Full Article
New Grant Program Meant To Help Wisconsin Startup Businesses
Entrepreneurs In Mid-Sized Communities Will Have a Chance To Qualify For Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Grant By Ross Terrell The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. is turning its … Read Full Article
Volunteer of the Month Katharine Clark
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County is pleased to recognize Big Sister Katharine Clark as the Volunteer of the Month for September of 2016. Katharine is a librarian for the Madison Public … Read Full Article