Dr. Nathaniel Stewart Jr. has been a psychologist for over 35 years. The calling came to him early in life.
Julia Johnson
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Educator’s personal journey powers children’s storytelling
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
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 while visiting Atlanta, Georgia. Teachers, coaches, friends and loved ones shared some of their fondest memories of Taylor. MSR spoke with Erin Hayden, sister of […]
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Students protest pipeline, Trump election
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 the University of Minnesota campus at 7:30 pm on November 11. They were marching to protest President-Elect Donald J. Trump. The march went into the […]
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The poetry of Langston Hughes takes spotlight in ‘Warm Dark Dusk’
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 in the press release, is “one of the essential figures in American literature. His vision of America was as timely today as back in the […]
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Buyback gets guns off the street into artists’ hands
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 South Minneapolis. The response exceeded expectations. The initiative was a unique partnership with support from Mayor Betsy Hodges and included the Minneapolis Police Department, the […]
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State funds target gender-based disparities
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 the speakers at this discussion was Representative Rena Moran. Moran represents District 65A, one of three Black legislators and the only Black woman legislator. Moran […]
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Quick-cash gig grows into family business
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 the leadership qualities she developed with them for creating a path to running her own family car sales business. She says she refers to her […]
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United Black Legislative Agenda announced
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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Justice fighters dialogue across generations
On Friday, March 25, an intimate crowd gathered to have lunch with Dr. Josie Johnson and Lena K. Gardner.
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Viking exec credits his success to strong family origins
“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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‘Nina Simone: Four Women’ beautifully captures the birth of an activist
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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Makana answers the call to serve and inform
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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Man’s ‘hard journey’ calls him from retirement
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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‘Expressions of Black Progression’: a powerful journey from past to present
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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Drug sentences extend past prison walls
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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Protesters disrupt U of M protest panel
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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Gladys Brewton has led a full life, with no signs of slowing down
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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Faith and family fuel local ‘American Idol’ contestant
“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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Business owner rebounds from setbacks
“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.