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A Madison nonprofit is fighting to make Wisconsin schools inclusive for all members of the LGBTQ+ community
by Martha Morganstein | 01/04/2018 - 1:07pm

(Photo courtesy of GSAFE)(Photo courtesy of GSAFE)

Shawn Fredricks, a former health and physical education teacher at Beloit Memorial High School in Beloit, described always separating her students between boys and girls.

Tags: City Life, Education, Diversity, People, Youth
United Way Invests $25,000 in Local Nonprofits and Community Organizations
by Aaron Hathaway | 12/14/2017 - 11:07am

 (Aaron Hathaway/Madison Commons)(Aaron Hathaway/Madison Commons)

United Way of Dane County announced this fall a $25,000 investment grant to be divided between seven local organizations working in areas of social equity, community organizing and civic engagement.

Tags: City, Diversity, Services
Dual-enrollment program aims to make STEM degrees more accessible and diverse
by Lauren Thill | 11/13/2017 - 2:23pm

 Looking north with Monona Bay on the left, and Franklin Elementary School on the right (Aaron Hathaway/Madison Commons)Looking north with Monona Bay on the left, and Franklin Elementary School on the right (Aaron Hathaway/Madison Commons)

The Early College STEM Academy, created in partnership between the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) and Madison Area Technical College (MATC), will help make pursuing a STEM degree more accessible to Madison high school students; especially for students of color. 

Tags: Education, Diversity, Youth
Media Digest November 1st 2017
by Megan Duncan | 11/01/2017 - 3:22pm

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After the Roman Catholic bishop overseeing the Madison area last week issued guidance that suggested some gay people could be denied funeral rites, the community is circulating a national-attention-getting petition to have the bishop removed. 

Tags: Education, City, Development, Diversity, Local Business, Local Media, Safety, Services
A Fund for Women Provides Financial Awards to Four Madison Area Nonprofits
by Logan Garcia | 10/30/2017 - 10:03am

Sagashus Levingston, founder of Infamous Mothers, an organization helping black mothers share their experiences, spoke at the A Fund for Women’s Annual Dinner and fundraiser on October 12 (Photo courtesy of A Fund for Women).Sagashus Levingston, founder of Infamous Mothers, an organization helping black mothers share their experiences, spoke at the A Fund for Women’s Annual Dinner and fundraiser on October 12 (Photo courtesy of A Fund for Women).

A Fund for Women awarded $74,500 to Madison nonprofits in October. 

Tags: City Life, Development, Diversity, Services
Planning Commission maps show how location shapes options
by Aparna Vidyasagar | 07/15/2014 - 8:52am

Report details resources and challenges facing Madison's neighborhoods

Tags: East, Transportation, City Life, Environment, Radio Park, Development, Diversity, Housing, Far West, Parks & Recreation, Services, Isthmus, Near East, North, South Central, Southwest, West
Unity picnic stresses finding common ground
by Michael Tews | 08/21/2013 - 11:39am

Education and entertainment are on the agenda at the 5th annual Black Latino Unity Picnic, 

Tags: City Life, Diversity, People
Madison Hindu Community Celebrates Chariot Festival
by Akash Pattnaik | 08/05/2013 - 7:35am

Ceremonies in Fitchburg mirror those occuring in Puri, India

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Nonpartisan forum allows open discussion on energy
by Sean Kirkby | 07/29/2013 - 10:41am

Reach Out Wisconsin series celebrating its second anniversary of fostering civil debates

Tags: East, Environment, City, Diversity, Far West, People, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West
Disability Pride Festival seek to showcase talents and build community
by Scott Girard | 07/26/2013 - 10:30am

Organizers seeks to make Disability Pride Madison Festival an annual tradition

Tags: East, City Life, Diversity, Far West, People, Voices, Isthmus, Near East, Near West, North, South Central, Southwest, West
Gardening for Good program continues into second year, deepens relationships
by Sean Kirkby | 07/25/2013 - 5:38pm

Program helps people with developmental disabilities share their stories and learn about gardening

Tags: Food, Education, Diversity, Parks & Recreation, People, Isthmus, Near East, North
Centro Hispano hosts annual fiesta on Saturday
by Rachel Schulze | 06/21/2013 - 9:32am

Centro Hispano will celebrate its annual Fiesta Hispana Saturday, June 22, from 11:30 to 8 p.m. in the space outside of Centro’s building at 810 W. Badger Rd.

The event will feature local Latino bands, food, children’s activities, artisan crafts and community-information tables.

Tags: City Life, Food, Diversity, People, South Central

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