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What happened when we got off the bus?

October 16 will mark the 17th anniversary of the Million Man March on Washington, D.C. I remember that day...

This week’s Editorial Cartoon, by Ed Fischer

Taxation without representation

Force of contract law needed to ensure Black contractors/workers for stadium Action: $34 million contract awarded September 28,...

Poor MPS test scores show leadership’s lack of commitment to students

“We exist to ensure that all students learn” is the mission of the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS). Superintendent Bernadeia...

Blacks with means have a responsibility for those without

Belafonte is right; celebrities do have a responsibility. I feel bad for the old crooner Harry Belafonte, Jr....

Letter to the Editor: Voting for marriage amendment is ‘religious and political hypocrisy’

Many profound teachings were given to all of us from an evolved, merciful God during the life of his...

Minnesota suits Puerto Rican native just fine, weather and all

It’s been almost a year since Daly Santana’s first-ever experience of Minnesota. “It was real cold,” she quickly recalled...

At 4-1, Vikings among NFL’s best

Percy Harvin scored two touchdowns against the Titans.Photo by Travis Lee Five weeks into the season, the 2012 Vikings...

WNBA 2012 wrap-up

Rookie of the Year Ogwumike ‘freakishly athletic’ By Charles Hallman Neeka OgwumikePhoto by Sophia Hantzes Staff Writer More often...

KMOJ-FM honored at American Urban Radio Networks’ Urban Knight Awards

American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) hosted their 10th annual Urban Knight Awards at the NAB/RAB 2012 Radio Show in...

Local couple gives back to their Haitian homeland

By Maya Beecham Contributing Writer A journey of 2,186 miles from Minnesota to southern Haiti is a regular trip...

An African Election: a look at Ghana’s 2008 presidential election

Producers hope to inspire U.S. Blacks to get out to vote By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Both...

Event opens health dialogue to Black Twin Cities women

Baraza creates balance, focusing on mind, body and spirit By Robin James Contributing Writer An exciting, one-of-a-kind...

African American Family Services hires new CEO

Minneapolis native expresses importance of offering cross-cultural services By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Nonprofit organizations that serve Blacks and...

Local dance instructor trained over 1,000 in N. Mpls

Hollywood Studio students received national awards By James L. Stroud, Jr. Contributing Writer “So you think...

Five-year-old and father create writing team

Life lessons become basis for children’s book series By Robin James Contributing Writer In the wide world...

This week’s Entertainment spotlights

More Than Lights’ Sights & Sounds release party Cabooze October 5th and 6th, 8:30 pm 917 Cedar Ave., Mpls., 612-338-6425...

Local Black scholars screen, critique film on 1963 Children’s Crusade

By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Re-enactments of true events in documentaries are common practice. University of Minnesota professors...

Collard greens and chicken sans fat

Soul food reinvented using a blend of cultural flavors Growing up during a time where the daily aroma...

U Have the Right sounds the alarm on teen rape

Ages ago, 2002 to be exact, I had the opportunity to review U Have the Right, a remarkable recording...

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