Those having experience, positive or negative, with State human rights, affirmative action, contracts or employment are encouraged to weigh in An independent review, recently announced by Governor Mark Dayton, will recommend solutions to ensure Minnesota state government better reflects the diversity of the people it serves. The audit of the State’s procurement, human rights, and […]
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Trump: the fire now – Tensions rise in the U.S.A.
The fire-bombing of Republican headquarters in Orange County, North Carolina, is clearly a dangerous and intimidating signal that is being sent to America. As North Carolina Governor McCrory said, it is an assault on the democratic system. But by who? Donald trump has said the Orange County incident was carried out by animals of the […]
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A house is not a hole
When meeting with those in control of human lives, it’s best to put your best foot forward, even in phone meetings. On September 19, I, along with four of my expert team members, attended a phone conference with the Minnesota Department of Corrections Deputy Commissioners Terri Carlson and Ron Solheid. We had requested the meeting […]
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I’m still voting for Donald Trump
What the hell is going on with Blacks in this Republican Party? My phone has been ringing off the hook since last week with people from across the country asking me to explain the unexplainable. I don’t work for the Republican Party, but it seems everyone wants to call me to get an understanding or […]
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Patricia Katherine Stroud
Patricia Katherine Stroud, 72, of Stone Mountain, GA, formerly of Burnsville and N, Richfield, MN and Bonner Springs, KS, passed away peacefully in her home from natural causes. She was born in 1944 to the late Jettie and Opal May Lewis of Bonner Springs, Kansas. Including her parents she is preceded in death by her […]
Posted inRemembering Prince
Prince’s Paisley Park now a permanent museum
Paisley Park, once the private estate and production complex of late Minnesota musical icon Prince, is now a permanent museum. On October 24, the Chanhassen City Council unanimously voted to rezone the property to allow for ongoing public tours starting October 28. The family and estate of the late singer announced August 24 that the property would be opened […]
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Senate DFL calls for Special Session to address health insurance premium hikes
ST. PAUL, MINN –Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook) kicked off a press conference Thursday afternoon to formally ask Governor Dayton to call a Special Session. DFL leaders say there are viable solutions that have already been developed that could offer a short-term fix to avoid people having to pay skyrocketing premiums that are set […]
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MSR Top Five | DMX, Booker T. Jones & more!
A snapshot of events around town Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. A smooth, classic jazz vocalist often compared to crooners like Dean Martin and Nat King Cole Oct. 28 | 7 pm Dakota Jazz Club 1010 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. More info: www.dakotacooks.com DMX in concert See veteran rapper DMX live with opening act Baltimore Oct. 28 […]
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Obesity rate for Blacks in Minnesota: 29.9 percent
National rate is 38.1 percent The state’s adult obesity rate saw a statistically significant drop between 2014 and 2015, from 27.6 percent in 2014 to 26.1 percent in 2015, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Minnesota was the only state in the region, including North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa, […]
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The role of the Black parent in healing the Black body, mind and spirit
Education and socialization in the old days, as well as the development of skills to focus the individual’s life work, was concerned with growing deeply conscious of being permanently anchored and spirituality connected to the creator’s presence in the community. Our ancestors were masters at creating practices through ceremonies, rituals and customs tying these over […]
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Letter to the Editor
Dear Neighbors, I have no doubt that the Edina Police Department is an excellent organization that deserves wide public support. But so are the Edina Fire Department and two libraries among other local agencies. Yet the flowering of lawn signs reported in the September 15, 2016 Sun Current expresses gratitude only to the police. Why? […]
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Charles E. Scroggins
Charles E. Scroggins, age 82, from Saint Paul, Minnesota but residing in Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by his brother Marvin Scroggins, and one sister, Constance Vassar. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Scroggins, and his former wife Sandy Neal. Charles had five daughters — Nadine Freeman, Sheryl Bell, Ms. […]
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VIDEO | Rondo lives on in St. Paul: Commemorative Plaza preserves Black history
The groundbreaking for the Rondo Commemorative Plaza took place Friday, October 14 in St. Paul. Elected officials, Founders of Rondo Avenue Inc. and community members gathered at a vacant lot on Concordia Avenue — formerly Rondo Avenue — for the occasion. The lot faces I-94, the freeway that destroyed the old Rondo Neighborhood, home to nearly 80 percent of African Americans in St. Paul from the 1930s […]
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Mpls. NAACP demands accountability for ‘pedestrian mistreatment’ by Edina police
The Minneapolis NAACP is demanding a formal apology and accountability in connection with the detainment and citation of a pedestrian walking down the street in Edina, Wednesday, October 12. Cellphone footage of the incident was captured and uploaded to YouTube and has since gone viral on social media. In the roughly seven-minute video, Larnie Thomas, a Black man, is seen being confronted by White Edina police officer Tim Olson while […]
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Calling all artists —Prince-inspired art wanted!
The Purple Philanthropy team is searching the Twin Cities for Prince inspired artists and musicians to feature their collection of art at the upcoming Purple Philanthropy Music + Art Fair taking place at Orchestra Hall from 11 am—3 pm. Join Sheila E. for this pre-concert event that is FREE/OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. The celebration will […]
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Fall is deadliest time of year for pedestrians
MnDOT urges motorists and pedestrians to be alert As the days get shorter and the nights longer this time of year, motorists and pedestrians should watch out for one another, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The fall months are the deadliest months for pedestrians. So far this year, 37 pedestrians were killed. In […]
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Why switching to LED bulbs makes a difference
It may seem like a small detail, but the way you light your home can have a big impact on the environment and your energy bills. Indeed, widespread use of light-emitting diode (LED) lighting has the greatest potential impact on energy savings in the United States, according to government findings. Add it up Using at […]