Washburn Black doll-hanging incident stirs outrage
By Mel Reeves Contributing Writer The hanging of a Black doll by four Washburn High School students on ...
Month: January 2013
St. Paul native spearheads projects highlighting Black achievement — Rondo, Toni Stone, Jimmy Lee, Dred Scott left imprint on Minnesota history
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Black folk and their accomplishments in Minnesota too often have been overlooked or ...
Minister celebrates his 105th birthday — Reverend Smith describes himself as a ‘late bloomer’
On Saturday, January 19, Wayman AME Church in North Minneapolis played host to a glorious event that celebrated the 105th ...
This week’s Entertainment Spotlights!
Nellie Now through Feb. 17 History Theater 30 East 10th St., St. Paul 651-292-4323 or www.historytheatre.com Civil rights and labor ...
SFJAZZ’s new home, Bobby Z’s 2nd benefit, D’Angelo’s new music
Congrats to SFJAZZ. After presenting its first concerts in San Francisco 30 years ago, today the nonprofit organization SFJAZZ ...
Ruby! The Story of Ruby Bridges: Play about civil rights-era child hero re-created in new staging
It isn’t often a figure from African America history is still around once his or her accomplishments finally ...
Let the games begin: the selection of stadium construction manager — Fraser, Davis and Tomlin: quota guys in the NFL?
The push-Black-Americans-in-football-to-the-back-of-the-bus games have begun, raising “Blacks need not apply” signs not only for stadium construction jobs but also ...
Is doll-hanging incident a result of ignorance or callousness?
Someone once said that “the problem with the past is it’s not quite past.” Ironically, the hanging of a ...
APRC statement on Russia’s adoption ban
Russia’s recent law that prohibits the adoption of Russian children by United States’ citizens illustrates the enormous complexities of ...
Obama linking Selma to Stonewall divides Black community
President Barack Obama’s inaugural address was the most inclusive speech a president has ever given. It was delivered on ...
Recovery from an ACL injury is quicker now, but still challenging
Modern medicine has improved so much in recent years that an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury these days isn’t ...
Ravens vs. 49ers an all-Harbaugh Super Bowl
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans braces for Super Bowl XLVII, the first Super Bowl in that city since the ...
Black IT pros give back
News Analysis By Jerry Freeman MSR Senior Editor Irwin Sylvah (l) and Emmaly ManchanthasoukPhoto courtesy of BDPA ...
Wolves asst. coach credits good timing for his coaching career
An NBA assistant coach’s job is more than just keeping the bench leveled as the head coach continually stalks ...
St. Paul City Conference race wide open and rife with ironies
DION BRADLEY, the 5-10 scoring machine from St. Paul Highland Park, continues to amaze. The senior scored 32 ...
No More Excuses
Too many have sacrificed for us to give up now Most of the excuses we make up make it hard ...
The Good Wife Works – America in the Age of Obama
In a recent workshop held on the campus of Macalester College in St. Paul on the state and condition of ...
Share your heritage — cook with your children
Whenever I hear my pre-adolescent daughter say, “Mom, I’m hungry!” I’m reminded of how much things have changed since I ...
Staying hydrated during the winter months
Brittle nails? Snapping hair? Losing your complexion? Don’t let the winter blues get you down. Take control of your hair, ...
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