Gerald “Chip” Armelin Maverick Ahanmisi Photos courtesy of the U of M Among the 11 total newcomers on the two U-M basketball teams this season, seven are Black. Since the start of the season, three of them have seen their respective roles change. Kionna Kellogg: adjusting to ‘freshman transition’ Gopher forward Kionna Kellogg naturally had […]
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Boys’ basketball players to watch
Prep Scene Mitchell Palmer McDonald At the midseason point, let’s take a look at a few boys’ basketball players who are making their mark. Remember, these are just a few. All are seniors: ESTAN TYLER (St. Paul Johnson) — The four-year starter is leading the defending Class 3A champs in scoring, averaging 18 points per […]
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Sports career a means to an end; Steelers to win; Concordia women are winners
So many of us hoped that participation in sports would result in a lifetime of fun, recognition, adulation, money and a retirement with financial security. Each and all of these are reasons worthy of diligent pursuit. That is, if these great means are followed by an intelligent and persistent search of ways to advance one’s […]
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This Week’s Spotlights
First Avenue & 7th Street Entry 701 1st Ave. N., Mpls., 612-332-1775 or www.first-avenue.com Fri., Jan. 28, 8 pm: 5th Annual TC Hip Hop Awards With Paris Bennett, I Self Devine, No Bird Sing, Maria Isa, Chrishan, Young Rocky, Illuminous 3, Sick, Anchormen, 925ve, Definition of Dope, Chevy Boy, S.Madison and 50 Tyson Tickets are […]
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TAWU artists’ network explores, expands Black culture
By Susan Budig Contributing Writer Photo by Ayanna Muata Northside exhibit reveals wonders of ‘The Art Within Us’ “Alot of families are in turmoil,” said artist Christopher Harrison as he described the background for his painting titled “The Light.” “No matter what happens in life, there is still a glimmer of hope,” he said in […]
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Lawmaking challenges excite new state rep
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer State Representative Photo by Charles Hallman When Rena Moran was elected last November to the Minnesota State House of Representatives, she became only the second Black woman to serve in the Minnesota Legislature. She joins second-term state lawmakers Jeff Hayden and Bobby Champion, along with first-term State Senator John Harrington, […]
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Bike Walk Center plans take a detour
By Vickie Evans-Nash Contributing Writer Two proposals were received in response to an RFP issued in September of last year for a North Minneapolis Bike Walk Center. Last week, in part one of this story, we detailed how the Cultural Wellness Center’s (CWC) proposal came to fruition. When we attempted to do the same for […]
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This Congress’s biggest job is to create jobs
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer U.S. Senator Al Franken An MLK-Day interview with Senator Al Franken Minnesota U.S. Senator Al Franken says that solving the state’s ailing economy, including creating more jobs in the areas hardest hit economically, “is the biggest thing that I’m focused on.” According to the December 2010 Organizing Apprentice Project (OAP) […]
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Clyde Turner named new leader of Sabathani
Clyde Turner -Photo courtesy of Sabathani Clyde Turner has been named executive director of Sabathani Community Center. Turner will begin his assignment on February 14, becoming Sabathani’s fourth executive director since the organization began in 1966. “It is a great honor to be selected executive director of Sabathani,” says Turner. “I welcome the opportunity to […]
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North High Community Coalition is making strides
North High Community Coalition is making strides North High is open for business North High School is open and thriving and will be open next fall. The North High Community Coalition, a coalition of parents, teachers, students, alumni groups, community members and activists that was instrumental in keeping the school open, has not rested. The […]
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WNBA has a vacant position: league president
They could make history (and make a prediction come true) by hiring Reneé Brown By Charles Hallman Staff Writer The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), which will begin its 15th season later this year, continues to be the “out of sight, out of mind” league among U.S. major pro sports. It is rarely talked about during […]
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It’s Packers vs. Steelers in Super Bowl XLV
The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 21-14 Sunday in the 182nd meeting between the two oldest franchises in the NFC Championship game. Green Bay built a 14-0 first-half lead and held on to become the first NFC number-six seed to reach the Super Bowl. Green Bay will play the Pittsburgh Steelers February 6 […]
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Tomlin leads Steelers to Super Bowl — again
By Kwame McDonald MIKE TOMLIN is the youngest coach to lead an NFL team to the Super Bowl twice. The 38-year-old coach’s charges won their second semi-final game on Sunday, January 23 by beating the New York Jets 24-19. They will face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, February 6 in Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, […]
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Homegrown chef builds barbecue business
This is the second of several articles I am writing for the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder. My spotlight this month will be on Vincent Adams and Invinceable Adams, Inc. Again my objective is simple: Showcase minority entrepreneurs and provide creative solutions to help find your way out of this economic crisis. Brief history Approximately 13 million people […]
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MPR event, book recounts Black history through great speeches
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Stephen Smith, co-author of Say It Loud! Great Speeches on Civil Rights and African American Identity -Photo by Laurie Stern Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) in February will debut a new work on Black oratory. Husband and wife Stephen Smith and Kate Ellis will host a 90-minute event February 8 to […]
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Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday’s annual march in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday began with a rally (below left) at St. Paul’s Central High School followed by a march down Marshall Avenue (center) led by (l-r) Rev. Bob Battle of Berean Church, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Ramsey County Commissioner Toni Carter, Governor Mark Dayton, and at top […]
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Second Chance Day calls for an end to ‘lifetime convictions’
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Marvin Clark Dan Cain One in six Black Minnesotans cannot vote because they are either incarcerated, on probation or on parole. Even after they are released from prison, many ex-offenders find their transition back into society difficult at best. A coalition of state organizations is pressing for legislation to ease […]
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Bike Walk Center plans take a detour
By Vickie Evans-Nash Contributing Writer *Part one of a two part story In 2009, as part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, the Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support (MDHFS) received $2.2 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Competing proposals to use some of these funds to fight obesity […]
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Mayor Booker: Democracy is not a spectator sport
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Newark, New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker said Monday that everyone must stand up and be leaders in order for urgently needed change to occur in this country. Booker, who is in his second term as Newark mayor, was the keynote speaker at the 21st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. […]
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Youth lead Northside MLK festivities
Monday’s “Youth Luncheon Celebration” of Martin Luther King’s birthday at North Community High School in Minneapolis, sponsored by the African American Historical and Civil Rights Museum, featured a student skit on Dr. King’s dream (right) and a visit by the Red Hat Ladies (left) among other events and delicious food with a strong community show […]