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...]
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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...]
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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...]
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Deltas converge on Alliant Center for Tri-State Cluster
What's Happening In Madison Articles courtesy of The Madison Times Weekly By A. David Dahmer About 400 members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. converged on the Alliant Energy Center in … [Read more...]