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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What's Happening In MadisonArticles Courtesy of The Madison Times Weekly
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...]
AT&T announces $35,000 donation to support UW-Madison’s PEOPLE program
MADISON- During a visit with UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank today, AT&T Wisconsin State President Scott T. VanderSanden announced a $35,000 AT&T donation to support UW-Madison’s PEOPLE … [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...]
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Foster Funeral & Cremation Service multicultural funeral home launches
By A. David Dahmer The most diverse zip code in the state now has its own multicultural funeral home. Bryan Foster, president and CEO of Foster Funeral & Cremation Service, is set to … [Read more...]
Partnership grants to strengthen mathematics and science teaching
MADISON — About 580 mathematics and science teachers across the state are gaining knowledge and skills to increase student achievement through federal Mathematics and Science Partnership grants … [Read more...]
Interview with Will Green
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 … [Read more...]
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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 … [Read more...]