Month: March 2015

A “difference-maker who loves children.” That’s how Bill Wilson describes Dr. Tyrone Brookins. Wilson has known Brookins for almost 20 ...

Local sistahs shine The media named Minnesota sophomore center Amanda Zahui B. the conference Player of the Year. She and ...

Chocolate Chick Apparel gives new, improved meaning to attractively sweet and sassy, a boutique clothing line that specializes in simple, ...

I will use this column to discuss the importance of being a father to your kids. With all the madness ...

St. Paul Como Park point guard Andrayah Adams showed everyone why she was one of the state’s top girls’ basketball ...

Dr. Leo Lewis III has made a successful transition from college to high school athletics administration. He moved from the ...

After nearly six months as Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) program director, veteran newsman Jonathan Blakley is overseeing “a variety of ...

It is inconceivable that a six-year-old child would attempt suicide and want to end his or her life. Yet, the ...

His sound is unmistakable. He’s an artist, performer, arranger and film score maker. He’s a jazz-fusion pioneer. His latest recording ...

It was just what Adrian Peterson was looking for — finally some love from Minnesota. And Federal Judge David Doty ...

Former The Voice contestant Ashley Dubose is excited for the release of her new CD Be You. She recently sat ...

We frequently hear about racism and sexism in our culture, but we hear little about another persistent “ism” — ageism. ...

Increased investment in early childhood education and care can eradicate many of the racial success gaps that persist throughout society, ...

Keith sat there much relieved watching TV with Sam gently snoring on his shoulder. Sorely tempted, but relieved. And nibbled ...

University of Minnesota Black students and other students of color historically have not felt as welcomed on campus as their ...

Over the past two weeks, I have had the opportunity to review portions of my “employment” history. I have been ...

Having your own unique sound is the prize possession in music. Smart artists know to work with what they've got ...

I kept waiting for someone to call out the FBI director James Comey’s recent so-called candid speech on race. Surprisingly ...

Sister Spokesman plans to bring three fantastic panelists to the “Networking with Purpose” event held at Sabathani Community Center in ...