Target is targeted for hiring practices
At first glance it may seem that Take Action Minnesota’s efforts to encourage companies, particularly the Target Corporation, to hire ...
Month: May 2012
Secret Service pro fears for Obama’s safety — Abraham Bolden was first Black agent in the White House
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Misconduct by several U.S. Secret Service agents who were caught partying with ...
This lawyer’s mission: to inspire and motivate
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer She originally wanted to go into medicine, but Larencina Mason Oramalu ...
More lawyers of color a law school priority
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer According to a 2010 American Bar Association report, less than seven percent ...
Peace of Hope bridges gap between prisoners and their loved ones
By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer A pressing need in African American communities is to concretely address and ...
Tavis Smiley film a journey of Black men and cultural crossroads — Stand a soul-music-filled road trip through Civil Rights Movement during 2008 Obama campaign
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer In 2008, broadcaster Tavis Smiley assembled a cross-generational core group — Dick ...
Donna Summer (1948-2012): Disco queen was a pioneer pop crossover diva
By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer Iconic performer Donna Summer (neé LaDonna Adrian Gaines) succumbed to lung cancer May ...
There are no Wilt Chamberlains in today’s NBA
Ray Scott’s NBA is worlds different from today’s NBA. Comparing them is foolishly comparing solid food to watered-down ...
NBA playoffs: high stakes, high drama
The 2012 NBA playoffs have slowly progressed after a rushed 66-game schedule following a long, bitter lockout between ...
Lynx not defending their title until playoff spot clinched
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer There once was a movie called, Will Success Spoil Rock ...
We see a stadium bill — but where’s the inclusion plan?
We saw several things as Minneapolis prepared to pay its $150 million over 30 years for the Vikings ...
Christian focus on gay marriage lets real injustice reign
As gross injustice — political, social and economic — appears to be the defining character of this epoch ...
Where was the Black support for CeCe McDonald?
It is enough to make the blood boil. Opened up the 5/9 City Pages to photos of Chrishaun ...
Letter to the editor: Any stadium deal must include jobs and training for people of color
Next week, the City of Minneapolis will have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to provide more jobs and career options ...
In the mix on media day
Students hone interview skills on Lynx players, coaches By Charles Hallman Staff Writer It can be ...
Ad campaign highlights achievement gap
By James L. Stroud, Jr. Contributing Writer In April 2012, the Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi Foundation for ...
Payday lending called exploitation
By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer Minnesota watchdogs are barking about what they assert to be “predatory” payday ...
Gopher AD departs with ‘no alibis, no regrets’
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer When Joel Maturi steps down next month to become a special assistant ...
Knuckleheads deserve love too
Corny as it might sound, some people are just born to give. They have a big hearts that ...
Summer Jazz festivals blend new and old school talents and genres
The summer festival season is upon us. Would you believe there is a complete listing for over 175 festivals? ...
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