by Anaré Holmes | December 28, 2019 | Feature
Her education, experience and expertise to drive growth and innovation within the public sector impressed Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and his senior advisers so much so that he selected her as the newly created Deputy Director of Human Services, earlier this...
by Yvette L. Craig | December 28, 2019 | Feature
Edith Hilliard has a new title. Retired. After 50 years of employment and volunteering, Hilliard is finally doing something for herself. She’s going to travel, rest a little and spend more time with her family. Donned in her signature purple, the former executive...
by Gloria Ladson-Billings | December 28, 2019 | Feature
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. Anyone who ever looked into the eyes of Dr. Fannie Ella Frazier Hicklin saw an unmistakable twinkle that reflected the gleaming soul within. I have known Dr. Hicklin for about two decades and in that time, I have shared...
by Yvette L. Craig | December 28, 2019 | Feature
Jacqueline Wright was a lovely treasure who treated everyone like family. Affectionally known as Mother Wright, her compassion for others was instinctive and her unshakable devotion to Christ sincere. Hundreds gathered at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Nov. 1 to celebrate...
by Yvette L. Craig | December 28, 2019 | Publishers Note
I get excited about this time of year. The music, lights and wonderment of the season brings out the kid in me. I know it’s not for everyone, but for me, there’s a magic in the air that makes almost anything seem possible. Decorating the house, baking cookies and...