Month: August 2013
Recent rulings an attempt to restore confidence in the system
The recent decision by a judge to limit New York City’s Stop and Frisk program, which targeted ...
“We didn’t know!” Really?
Everybody pretends ignorance or amnesia on Zygi’s dealings Many intelligent, knowledgeable people purposefully said they were surprised by the 21-year-old ...
Blacks need to realize the dream of unity
By Jessica Wright Contributing Writer Martin Luther King Jr., the Black Panther party, Emmett Till, ...
Training doesn’t cure racism
Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau tells us “This is not who we are.” Then who are you? ...
Keith stands his ground — but for what?
Lesli was getting a roll going. He knew he wasn’t going to get a word in edgewise. ...
Detroit: down but not out
Detroit News journalist says of Chapter 7, “It’s simply a regrouping” By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Contrary to ...
March on Washington – 50 years later
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. set the stage for the environmental justice movement I was not alive August 28, ...
U of M takes on Minnesota’s school achievement gap
Goal includes more teachers of color, more ‘partnering’ By Lauretta Dawolo Towns Contributing Writer Jean QuamPhoto courtesy of ...
Mpls to celebrate March on Washington’s 50th Anniversary
Twin Cities residents organize ‘March to Close the Gaps’ By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Tracine AsberryMSR file photo ...
James Meredith’s A Mission from God goes beyond remembering the past
He’ll discuss current concerns during an August 29 visit to Minneapolis A book review By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer ...
One player’s RBI diary: six days of softball competition
Chelsea Hall is now in her first year at Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina to study sports ...
Do NFL owners get free racketeering passes?
Having grown up in Chicago, I think I know a thing or two about racketeering and fraud. Have ...
RBI reporter’s notebook
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer For the third consecutive year, the MSR was the only local media ...
Three great Minnesota players
When former Minneapolis South girls’ basketball player TAYLER HILL played her first regular season game for the WNBA ...
Sistah Owned Hauls: tresses and bling
Being on a natural hair journey has allowed many women to take an amazing path on their self-exploration ...
What is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
By Dr. Inell Rosario, M.D. Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition in which, ...
RBI Softball World Series gameday action
Gameday action Photos by Charles Hallman
RBI Softball World Series Workout Day Saturday
Photos from Workout Day Saturday (August 10th, 2013) Photos by Charles Hallman
County Attorney Freeman on Terrance Franklin case: ‘It’ll be up to a grand jury’ — MSR inquires into historical failures to prosecute police for misconduct
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Historically, many local Blacks believe that no ...
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