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Author: Julia Johnson

Community Profiles / Health & Wellness / News

St. Paul psychologist maximizes mental improvement

August 18, 2019December 9, 2019 - by Julia Johnson

Dr. Nathaniel Stewart Jr. has been a psychologist for over 35 years. The calling came to him early in life.

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Arts & Culture / Arts & Culture / Books / Slider

Educator’s personal journey powers children’s storytelling

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 - by Julia Johnson

Local author Donna Gingery has published her first children’s book ‘Red’s Adventures: The Egg Pie’ to help youth find their superpower.

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Fighting gun violence helps Hayden family heal

March 7, 2017March 17, 2017 - by Julia Johnson - 1 Comment

On Saturday, February 25, a memorial fundraiser was held in honor of Taylor Simone Hayden, a 25-year-old Minnesota woman who was tragically killed in a senseless act of gun violence …

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Students protest pipeline, Trump election

November 15, 2016November 22, 2016 - by Julia Johnson

In response to results of the November 8 presidential election, over the past week protests have occurred both across the Twin Cities and the nation. Around 5000 protesters gathered near …

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Arts & Culture / Theater

The poetry of Langston Hughes takes spotlight in ‘Warm Dark Dusk’

September 28, 2016September 30, 2016 - by Julia Johnson

Warm Dark Dusk, a jazz music and dance production presented by Phyllis Productions that celebrates the poetry of Langston Hughes, is coming to a theater near you. Hughes, as described …

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Local / News / Slider

Buyback gets guns off the street into artists’ hands

August 31, 2016August 31, 2016 - by Julia Johnson

Pillsbury United Communities collaborated with the City of Minneapolis to host a recent Gun Buyback event at two Minneapolis fire stations, Station 14 in North Minneapolis and Station 17 in …

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Local / News

State funds target gender-based disparities

August 5, 2016August 10, 2016 - by Julia Johnson

An event titled “Legislative Session Wrap-Up: Gender-Equity Style” was held at the State Capitol Building in St. Paul July 13. Moderating was Kabo Yang of Minnesota Women’s Consortium. One of …

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Local / News

Quick-cash gig grows into family business

June 20, 2016June 20, 2016 - by Julia Johnson

Shakia McDavid, the oldest sister of four brothers, describes herself as a leader. She explains that her leadership qualities come from her role as an older sister. And she credits …

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Local / News

United Black Legislative Agenda announced

April 15, 2016April 20, 2016 - by Julia Johnson - 1 Comment

At the State Capitol on April 6 several leaders in the Black community held a press conference to unveil a United Black Legislative Agenda.

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Local / News

Justice fighters dialogue across generations

April 7, 2016April 12, 2016 - by Julia Johnson

On Friday, March 25, an intimate crowd gathered to have lunch with Dr. Josie Johnson and Lena K. Gardner.

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Local / News

Viking exec credits his success to strong family origins

April 2, 2016April 6, 2016 - by Julia Johnson - 3 Comments.

“I am not into waste. 1 don’t like seeing people waste time, food, and the biggest pet peeve of all, waste their talents and opportunities,” said Kevin Warren, chief operating officer of the Minnesota Vikings. These words have been Warren’s motto since the age of 12.

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Arts & Culture / Theater

‘Nina Simone: Four Women’ beautifully captures the birth of an activist

March 23, 2016 - by Julia Johnson

What better way to continue the conversation about Simone’s rich legacy than going to see to see the play Nina Simone: Four Women at Park Square Theater in St Paul?

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Arts & Culture / Music

Makana answers the call to serve and inform

March 21, 2016March 28, 2016 - by Julia Johnson - 1 Comment

Musician and activist Makana has been in love with music for as long as he can remember. Born Matthew Swalinkavish to a father from Minnesota and Hawaiian mother, he sang as in a Honolulu boy’s choir at age seven, started playing the ukulele at age nine, and at 11 was taught to play the flack key guitar.

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Local / News

Man’s ‘hard journey’ calls him from retirement

March 17, 2016July 29, 2022 - by Julia Johnson - 1 Comment

From the first time he entered a church, KG Wilson knew he wanted to be a pastor. “I knew that was my calling, even as a child.” Little did he know his ministry would not be in a church building but instead on the streets.

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Arts & Culture / Events / Music

‘Expressions of Black Progression’: a powerful journey from past to present

March 3, 2016 - by Julia Johnson

February is the month to celebrate Black excellence, the time to share Black knowledge, pride and the continuation of the African American journey.

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National / News

Drug sentences extend past prison walls

February 25, 2016February 28, 2016 - by Julia Johnson

Restore the Vote was an event co-sponsored by the NAACP Minneapolis and University of St. Thomas Law School. Held at St. Thomas University on February 15, its purpose was to initiate advocacy for restoration of voting rights to ex-offenders.

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Local / News

Protesters disrupt U of M protest panel

February 17, 2016March 24, 2016 - by Julia Johnson

The Big Question: Is there a right way to protest?
This question was the focal point of a discussion panel held at the University of Minnesota on February 11.

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Black History Month / Local / News

Gladys Brewton has led a full life, with no signs of slowing down

February 3, 2016June 10, 2016 - by Julia Johnson

Gladys Brewton, the 86-year-old matriarch of the Myers family, 30-year resident of St. Paul, and all around hands-on individual, is still at it.

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Arts & Culture / Music

Faith and family fuel local ‘American Idol’ contestant

January 27, 2016January 27, 2016 - by Julia Johnson

“It was my senior year of high school and I knew something had to change, and for me, that change was God,” recalls Dahlia Jones. The now 20-year-old credits her relationship with Christ for everything that has happened and is continuing to happen in her life.

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Local / News

Business owner rebounds from setbacks

January 14, 2016January 15, 2016 - by Julia Johnson - 2 Comments.

“The year 2007, I went through a divorce, foreclosure and bankruptcy,” said Roc Anderson. Fast-forward nine years and Anderson is now the owner of Frontier Transportation.

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