Three million young Latinos have turned 18 since 2014, which is why these elections have a greater number of young latinos eligible to vote. The Colombian, activist and politician Jaime Garzón, before his assassination, declared: “If you young people do not assume the leadership of your own country, no one is going to come to […]
Conversations about Justice. Equity. Safety.
Focused on maximizing justice, equity, and the safety of the public, the Criminal Justice Council of Dane County is committed to progress and innovation in all aspects of the criminal justice realm. Composed of major criminal justice leaders and stakeholders, the CJC strives to make equitable and evidence-based improvements for the county through initiatives such as […]
The Pandemic Effect: Exposing Racism and Inequities
Racism & Dignity the focus of UW-Madison 2020 Virtual Diversity Forum
Madison, Wis. – The UW-Madison 2020 Diversity Forum will be held virtually this year on October 27-28 from 8:30a.m. to 4:45p.m. This year’s forum, The Pandemic Effect: Exposing Racism and Inequities, will explore a convergence of contemporary issues from racial equity and social justice to disparities in health care and white privilege during two full […]
Pink Power Smoothie Bowl
Vegan Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Ingredients: 1 cup flour 2 tbsp organic sugar 1 tbsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup non-dairy milk 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp vanilla Maple syrup to serve Directions: Heat griddle on medium heat In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In a liquid […]
Peanut butter protein bars
Ingredients 2 cups Rice Krispies 1 cup peanut butter ¼ cup vanilla protein ⅓ cup maple syrup 1 ½ cup dark chocolate chips To top: You can add any toppings like: Peanuts, cacao nibs, rose petals, pistachios, etc. Directions To a bowl, add rice krispies, peanut butter, vanilla protein, and maple syrup, and mix well. […]
Maintaining Exercise during the Pandemic
Written by Whitney Sharp, MPH, RD and posted by Dante Viscarra Finding ways to exercise right now can be challenging because many gyms are closed. Even if they are not, you might not be ready to return to one. Even with the need to maintain physical distancing, it is important to get regular exercise. Exercise is […]
Michelangelo’s Coffee House is “the place” for everyone
It’s all about the aroma…ambiance, culture 100% pure coffee I love coffee, just good aromatic 100% coffee, you can call me a die hard coffee lover. I don’t want caramel, chocolate, cinnamon, apple pie, peanut butter and jelly, or — Heaven’s sakes— bacon. I just want high-quality espresso and delicious whole milk. Just like when […]
Cinda’s journey and Compassion Care Givers
Caring for your elders at home is an honor for the family By Michelle Ledesma Cinda was raised by a single mother in Laos at the end of the Vietnam War. When the war officially ended for America, many Hmong people were still fighting for their lives. Families lost loved ones; many parents became single […]