By A. David Dahmer “African American students lost over 4,100 days due to suspensions in the last academic year. It’s amazing. It’s alarming. That’s a huge problem and we need to attack it,” … [Read more...]
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Justified anger Town Hall Meeting
Alex Gee: “Madison is at a ‘tipping point’” By A. David Dahmer “We have the wherewithal and we have the goods. The question is: Do we have the will to change this on our watch?” Alex Gee … [Read more...]
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Taking care of Unfinished Business
Interview with Mark Richardson: By A. David Dahmer So, what’s this “Unfinished Business” all about? “I connect talent with opportunity. That’s my elevator speech. And it might be one of … [Read more...]
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The amazing power of jazz music
Interview with Steve Braunginn: By A. David Dahmer Courtesy of The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper Never underestimate the power of jazz music. “There are days where I am in such … [Read more...]
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin 4th annual Carter Fuller Memory Screening Day
By A. David Dahmer According to the Alzheimer’s Association 2013 Facts and Figures report, African Americans are about twice as likely to have Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia than … [Read more...]
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29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. City-County Observance
Andrew Young delights crowd By A. David Dahmer “I think we’re not there yet. We’re not even close,” said Andrew Young, keynote speaker for the 29th annual City-County Observance honoring Dr. … [Read more...]
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34th annual MLK “Tribute and Ceremony” “We Shall Not Be Moved”
By A. David Dahmer The 34th annual “Tribute and Ceremony” honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was held in the Capitol Rotunda on Monday, Jan. 20, at noon. The theme of the celebration was “We … [Read more...]
Andrew J. Young, colleague and friend to MLK, to keynote 2014 King Holiday Observance
Article courtesy of The Madison Times Weekly By A. David Dahmer MADISON — The Madison/ Dane County King Coalition is pleased to announce that the 29th annual City of Madison & Dane County … [Read more...]
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Fundraiser started for former Motown star to help cover health care costs
By A. David Dahmer During this holiday season, please keep Madison soul singer and musical legend Charlie Brooks in your mind. The legendary entertainer has been having some serious health … [Read more...]
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City of Madison celebrates the 50th anniversary of Equal Opportunities Ordinance
By A. David Dahmer The city of Madison celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Madison’s Equal Opportunities Ordinance with a reception and multiple speakers at the Madison Municipal Building Dec. … [Read more...]