U of M 2011-’12 hoops season begins By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Gopher basketball officially begins this week: The women play this Friday afternoon at Arkansas and the men later that evening at home against Bucknell. Both teams respectively completed their annual two-game exhibition slate. Other than making some […]
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Another View, by Charles Hallman—Where are the Black experts on women and sports?
The University of Minnesota’s Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport is hosting the North American Society of Sport Sociology’s annual meeting November 3-6. In lieu of its annual fall lecture, the center hosted an all-day conference on girls and women in sport November 2 at the Gophers football stadium. […]
Another View, by Charles Hallman—Vikings stadium should require Community Benefits Agreement
I won’t waste time on whether the Minnesota Vikings’ longtime argument for a new football stadium is valid or not. Instead, I’ll share my thoughts that their latest scare tactics might backfire on them. A gangster-like move took place last week when NFL officials arrived in town to strongly hint that if state […]
Another View, by Charles Hallman: Black voices at Lynx parade
I always instinctively seek out Blacks and other people of color at big events because their thoughts and views are often overlooked by mainstream media. That’s how I worked last week’s parade crowd celebrating Minnesota’s first pro basketball championship in 57 years. Cece Mcalester of […]
Another View, by Charles Hallman—Lynx win!
But dynasty talk is way premature WARNING — Those who have recently complained that I am too negative about the Minnesota Lynx or that I write too much about race, and who can’t stand honest non-bandwagon analysis, please stop reading. It’s been one day since the Minnesota Lynx became the first local pro team […]
Another View, by Charles Hallman—Fans turn out to cheer on Lynx — so spare us all the prompting
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Not since the 1995 NCAA Women’s Final Four championships, and not since the Minnesota Timberwolves played a couple of games in the 2004 Western Conference title series, has the downtown Minneapolis arena served as host of a national championship event. But Sunday the nation’s spotlight — well, actually, as much […]
Obama’s dilemma: No compromise means no change—By Charles Hallman, Staff writer
The Republicans. The Tea Party. Even Black folk. All are critical — some harsher than others — of President Barack Obama’s job performance to date. Many see such criticism as beyond partisan politics. Given the economic mess and political gridlock that currently exist, others call it unfair. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder in […]
Where is the Black press in the 21st century?—By Charles Hallman, Staff Writer
Longtime media giants and others over the past three years have launched news sites primarily geared toward Blacks. Most recently Arianna Huffington unveiled HuffPost Black Voices. She told Black journalists at the 2011 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) annual convention in Philadelphia in August that her site will provide better coverage of Black issues. […]
Sports blogger Alana Glass sees clear future as a WNBA owner—By Charles Hallman Staff Writer
Since graduating in 2002 from the University of Minnesota, Alana Glass has diligently mapped out a path that she hopes someday leads her to her ultimate goal. “My big dream is to be a WNBA owner,” admits Glass, now a lawyer in Detroit. She always has been involved in some level of sports, […]
‘Sistas’ talk about feminism, race and the media—By Charles Hallman, Staff Writer
Want an opinion on politics or policy, or any topic – just ask a Black “sista.” “I think it is important to let the world know that Black women have a unique voice, a unique perspective and narrative,” proclaimed Kimberly Ellis of Pittsburgh, PA, who proudly prefers to be called “Dr. Goddess.” “We’re not monolithic […]