Black history and the present challenge: preserving our institutions
Have you ever seen a Spike Lee movie? This is why I ask: In almost every one of ...
Month: March 2012
Minnesota Humanities Center at work in the Black community
Itâs been awhile since this columnist has taken a look at entities in our community that are a ...
In foreclosure? Fight back!
Itâs the criminals who should be ashamed, not us Contrary to popular belief, the foreclosure crisis was brought ...
Mom finds mentors for son, becomes a mentor herself
Dimitri Culpepper is a lucky 16-year-old. He is well-prepared for both school and life success. His mother, LaWanda Spears, ...
Black players prominent in MN state tournaments
It occurs way too often that historians treat accomplishments by Blacks in illusionary ways. Marc Huguninâssix-page article in ...
Kevin Love is now a superstar!
What did Timberwolves All-Star Kevin Love do during the NBA lockout? He worked on his game, cut 20 ...
Washburn and Johnson on target to meet again soon
Minneapolis Washburn and St. Paul Johnson put on quite a show in the Twin City boysâ basketball game ...
Scarce Black commentary on March Madness
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Whether cable, regular television or satellite radio, it doesnât matter when it ...
Recognition of Black women in American film industry still the exception, not the rule
Movies, Media & More Dwight Hobbes You really have to wonder whether Black women are ever going to ...
Changing diet doesnât have to mean sacrificing cultural identity
 By Michelle Lawrence Contributing Writer If music is the language of the soul, then cooking is ...
Linda Jules Adams July 6, 1930 â February 22, 2012
Celebrating the life of Linda Jules Adams July 6, 1930 â February 22, 2012 Linda Wylene Jules Adams, 81, sister ...
Banquet celebrates women who not only survived, but thrive
By Vickie Evans-Nash Contributing Writer On Saturday, March 17, National Empowerment Group, Inc. in partnership with R&B entertainer ...
Sugarhill Gang: still getting played, not getting paidâFilm shows hip hop pioneersâ fight for music rights
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer The 2011 documentary I Want My Name Back makes its Minnesota premiere ...
Teacher seniority in jeopardy
Supporters say ending âlast in, first outâ layoffs saves good teachers; critics call it âelection-year gimmickâ By Charles Hallman ...
Pay-for-pain scandal: Black athletes, journalists on NFL bounty-hunt allegations
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams has allegedly concocted a ...
Full-time hours equal more than a full-time job Service worker juggles three jobs to make ends meet
Kieyama âKiekeâ Sibley spends a great deal of time providing customer service, from Hennepin Theatre Group patrons ...
Idris Elba: Versatile actor shines in sci-fi/fantasy films
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Idrissa Akuna âIdrisâ Elba recently won a Golden Globe award for ...
Conference encourages women to embrace their power
The âEmbrace Your Feminine Powerâ conference will be held Saturday, March 24, 9 am â 2:30 pm, at ...
Make your voice heard through the MPS annual survey
Dear MPS partners and friends, It has been said â and I firmly believe â that education is ...
Police unions turn to Republicans for help
Rybak administration and Civil Rights Department blindsided One wonders how long it took the Rybak administration to ...
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