New book encourages African Americans to confront and overcome their secret pain: Depression
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008by A. David Dahmer
Terrie Williams says that three of the hardest words to respond to honestly in the English language are: How are you?
“We lie,” she says.
Williams knows, because she used to lie, too.
Williams is an author, a renowned national speaker, and the founder of the Terrie Williams Agency, one of the leading public-relations companies […]
Madison Times’ Quotes of the Year
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008 “If something seems wrong to me, I want to do something about it.” —Martin Luther King Recognition awardee Lea Zeldin
(TMT January 26-Feb. 1 “Lea Zeldin: Meanderings through a dedicated life”)
“A good education can make all the difference in the world. Like I tell my grandchildren, people can take anything away from you. Look at all […]
Fabu demonstrates how to celebrate Kwanzaa
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008by Pamela Gates
Local poet Fabu, who generally goes by just that name, led a Kwanzaa celebration Dec. 28 at the Harambee Center on South Park Street. The celebration was sponsored by the South Madison Branch Library.
The weather outside was indeed frightful, which no doubt kept the number of attendees down. But inside, people were welcomed […]
CBC offers partial solution for Jena 6
Monday, December 31st, 2007
by George E Curry
At least the Congressional Black Caucus is trying, which is more than I can say for our national Black leaders. Last week, 14 members of the CBC sent a letter to Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blano requesting that she pardon or commute the sentences of the Jena 6.
In announcing the action, Congresswoman Sheila […]
Lakeview Library serves community
Friday, December 28th, 2007“We like to get books and movies,” says Tahji Jackson. “I like all kinds.” Then he remembers that fire trucks and animals are his favorite topics.
Four-year old Tahji has been a loyal Lakeview Public Library patron “All of his life, since he was three-and-a-half months old,” says his grandmother, Renee Taylor. “I make it a […]
The 50th Annual Ebony Fashion Fair
Thursday, December 6th, 2007[ December 14, 2007 8:00 pm to December 22, 2007 10:00 pm. ] presents GLAM ODYSSEY
Posted in What's Up, Uncategorized | No Comments »>Badgers rout 13th-ranked Wolverines on Senior Day
Wednesday, November 21st, 2007by A. David Dahmer
(Photos by Christine Nesheim)
It was Senior Day at Camp Randall Stadium Nov. 10, which meant it was the last home game for a host of Badger football players. They went out in style, trouncing the previously undefeated (in Big-10 play) Michigan Wolverines, 37-21.
One of those seniors was quarterback Tyler Donovan, who got […]
MUM’s Mentoring Connections predicts increase in youth mentoring
Friday, November 16th, 2007By Pamela Gates
Lynn Miller, program manager for Madison-area Urban Ministry (MUM)’s
newly re-funded Mentoring Connections program, is very happy these days.
He is anticipating the opportunity to extend a hand over the next three
years to 200 more of the 1,600 children and youths in Dane County who
have a parent in prison or in jail awaiting transfer to […]
Song builder uses music to make a difference
Thursday, November 1st, 2007
Bishop Charles McNair
by A. David Dahmer
Not many people in Madison have a more fascinating history in music than Bishop Charles McNair does. McNair, founder of the Vessels of Praise Apostolic Church, has played music in clubs in Chicago, Milwaukee, and East St. Louis and throughout the United States meeting some of the all-time-great American artists: […]
Six honored at Club TNT Water Bearer award ceremony
Thursday, October 25th, 2007
By Rose Johnson-Brown
Six Madison citizens were honored Oct. 23 at the 2007 Water Bearer awards dinner for their contributions to their community. The dinner was held at the Catholic Muulticultural Center and was sponsored by Club Today Not Tomorrow (TNT).
Club TNT’s executive co-producers, Betty Banks and Gaddi Ben Dan, with the assistance of public relations […]
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