Mothers of pro athletes face unique challenges
A Lifetime biopic on Kevin Durant’s mom that aired last Saturday talked about one mother’s tireless dedication to bring her...
Collaborative effort underway to tell Black Minnesotans’ stories
There are stories of and by Minnesotans of African heritage (Black, African American, African immigrant) that need to be published...
Offensive comments drive athlete from U of M track team
Last year, an independent review found that University of Minnesota athletics did not have a “sexual harassment climate.” But is...
The star who could’ve been…
What happened to Brandy Reed? The answer could make an UnSung episode on TV One. She was Seimone before Seimone....
Who can cash in on Prince’s image?
“Prince’s passing is a springboard to have this conversation, but it could protect all Minnesotans,” explained Leviton of the bill...
New documentary gives glimpse into inhumane prison system
Criminal justice reform starts “with the idea of human beings deprived of freedom. That is so profound,” said San Francisco-based...
Lynx players add chemistry to Team USA
There is less than 100 days until the 2016 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team takes on the world in Rio...
Are schools informing students of free college classes?
Minnesota high school students wishing to enroll in Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) courses for the 2016-17 school year must inform...
What happened to the Black Coaches and Administrators (BCA)?
The BCA started in 1988 as a membership and advocacy group for Black coaches to improve coaching opportunities. The name...
Gopher outfielder on track for best season
Jordan Smith is on pace to have his best season as a Minnesota Golden Gopher. His batting average is hovering...
Dr. Hallie Hendrieth Smith dies at age 99
Those who knew her either briefly or long-term can easily testify that Hallie Hendrieth Smith always had your best interest...
Untold stories of ‘Purple Rain’
It’s been about two weeks since the news broke of Prince’s unexpected and sudden death. Last weekend the MSR attended...
Will U of M hire first Black athletic director in over 20 years?
Friday, April 29, is the deadline for all applications for the vacant University of Minnesota athletic director position. Local attorney...
Former Gophers hopeful and ready for draft day
KJ Mays, Rodrick Williams and several other now-former Gopher football players will be at their respective 'draft parties' this week....
NCAA Vice President stresses importance of outreach
Anucha Browne, one of four NCAA female vice presidents and one of four Black vice presidents, was named in 2012...
‘Hustlers Convention’ film makes case for unheralded cornerstone of rap music
Many are very aware of the Godfather of Soul, the late James Brown, but how many among those who love...
Job fairs give local workers a chance at 2,500 stadium positions
Both the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings this week are hosting job fairs, but some ask how many temporary part-time...
Soul crooner Billy Paul dies at age 80
Billy Paul “helped shape the course of modern R & B music,” said the BBC on the Grammy Award-winning singer...
Remembering Prince: complex, giving and spectacularly talented
Complex. Shy. But he “was the greatest thing this state produced,” noted Robyne Robinson on Prince.
Race bias runs deep in Minnesota
A new Metropolitan Council report reaffirms that the 16-county Twin Cities metro area has the largest disparities across many areas...
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