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Friday, October 10, 2008 Part of the BlackPressUSA Network


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It’s time for Blacks to start thinking green

The Black community needs to be more involved as the U.S. continues debating its energy future, and more African Americans need to recognize the urgency — and the potential rewards — of a green economy with green jobs. That is the message coming from national commentators and a recent green-movement rally on Minneapolis’ North Side. ...

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Metro
The chapbook The Truth of Myth features work by members of the NorthSide Writers Group. N. Mpls writers group celebrates first book

NSWG proves that literature lives on the Northside

MSR attended ...

You say you want a revolution? Ready, get set, go!

Corporate bailout signals time for major social change

We are at the brink. I’ve seen the enemy, and it is us. We are ...

Boy Scouts Local Boy Scout troop celebrates African American Eagles

Troop 96 has record number of high-ranked scouts

Boy Scout Troop 96, sponsored by St....

Entertainment
Recently released cd from Kenny Garrett. Dakota pays homage to Minnesota’s jazz ‘Godfather’ a second time

As if one tribute wasn’t enough, yet another tribute for Leigh Kamman was in full swing at the Artists’ Quarter...

Downlow Christopher wants to know what’s up between his new bride and her ex

In last week’s episode, Duranchon claimed she revealed her affair with Rich only to be sure Valencia went ...

Earl Klugh Earl Klugh shares limelight with band mates at Dakota

It’s not often when you see the headliner purposely take a step back and let the band take over, but this ...

Sports
2007 NFL earns B+ for overall racial diversity

Minnesota’s Nordic Vikings cannot share the accolades

This is the fifth in an occasional series on diversity in sports. The ...

Nothing easy about it: Vikings win 30-27

NEW ORLEANS, LA — When you’re 1-3 and facing a must-win situation, difficult times require difficult measures. On Monday night, the Vikings were bailed out by the New Orleans Saints, ...

Black coaches, athletes prominent in U of M’s legacy

As I looked at the Gophers’ Game Day Magazine at Saturday’s victory over Indiana, it occurred to me that not many people are aware of the many contributions that people of Afrikan descent ...

Business
Kristal Brent Zook Book gives history of few Black TV and radio station owners

Black people watch more television ­— ­­ ­44 percent — on a regular basis than non-Blacks, but own less than ...

There’s no place like home: Local company offers home-based care for seniors

A company that specializes in helping seniors stay in their homes and out of nursing homes opened its doors last month in the north metro. It serves families in Hennepin, Ramsey, and Anoka ...

Tee Belachew, T''s Place T’s Place struggles to stay afloat in current economy

You know the food at a restaurant is good when you can smell it cooking from two blocks away. That’s what you ...


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