Men’s hatred of women’s power continues to surface in rape violence
The next interviewer — or for that matter, anyone at all — to ask why this columnist, being male, ...
Month: January 2013
The Good Wife Works – Gypsies, Jews, Hmong and Blacks — diasporas of the unwanted
When I was a little girl, people would ask, “What nationality are you?” That is to say, to what ...
MN’s sales tax highest of five-state Upper Midwest
Revenue commissioner talks tax reform with Twin Cities’ business owners of color By Charles Hallman Staff Writer On ...
Hometown talent celebrate BMA’s 25-year anniversary
African American cable music company saluted by local music artists By Robin James Contributing Writer “Coming here ...
Teacher/entrepreneur uses life lessons to motivate Twin Cities’ youth
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Overcoming obstacles and adjusting to changes in his life is Tommy Watson’s ...
This week’s Entertainment spotlights!
Martha Reeves and the Vandellas Wed.-Thurs., Jan. 9-10, 7 & 9 pm Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant 1010 Nicollet Mall, ...
Tracey Ashley: Witty comedian brought the heat to local club
There aren’t many things worth going outside for on a December night in the Twin Cities. Comedic ace Tracey ...
Black father of Three Musketeers author was a real-life hero
For a quiet weekend getaway, there’s nothing like a novel. With a novel in your hands, you can travel ...
Program helps young adults transition from foster care to positive futures
By Makula Dunbar Contributing Writer Contrary to how most people view it, Tiffany — a teen who’s ...
African inventor addresses worldwide crisis of sanitation
Lack of toilets, water overuse will bring the crisis to the U.S., engineer predicts By Charles Hallman Staff ...
The Vikings Stadium: a historic reckoning point in its history regarding the equity plan
Vikings Stadium legislation called for an equity plan outlining Black participation in construction contracts and workers. Its absence is the ...
Sandy Hook tragedy exposes a tragic double standard
There were some things about the coverage of the Sandy Hook shootings in Newtown, Connecticut that gave me pause ...
Why avoid single mothers?
Black men have no business looking down on single sistahs with chirren. Long as I’ve been Black, single moms ...
Letter to the Editor: Why is the superintendent of the MPS silent on segregation at Richard Green Central?
Segregation is happening right in our neighborhood at Richard Green Central Park School. This school is under scrutiny due ...
Letter to the Editor: To The Honorable Barack Obama President of the United States of America,
We know you have been working with Congress to prevent our nation from going over the fiscal cliff. The ...
Resolved: to pop ‘information bubbles’ whenever possible in 2013
National columnist Jason Whitlock coined a term for a certain phenomenon back in October. This phenomenon was seen and heard ...
Vikings clinch playoffs, beat Packers 37-34
Yes, the Vikings are relevant again. They clinched the final NFC playoff spot Sunday by beating Green Bay 37-34 ...
Best prep photos of 2012
So many pictures to choose from. Here are my favorites from 2012. Keep in mind that the choices have ...
Gopher women look strong going into 2013 Big 10 conference play
All 12 Big Ten women’s basketball squads begin conference play this week with a winning record. Minnesota (11-3) plays ...
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