Jackie Robinson’s fight against racism: the untold story
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Jackie Robinson’s legacy and life story has been told and retold over the...
Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. reaps rewards for giving back
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Monday, August 27, I’m on the road again doing what I do. This time, I’m not covering...
Ronnie Laws and Tom Browne: Jazz-funk giants joined forces at Dakota
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer “Always There” (1975) and “Funkin’ for Jamaica” (1979) are legendary songs for Ronnie Laws...
Youth Development League motivates youth to excellence
Some people gain inspiration from their childhood difficulties and overcome their environments, subsequently reaching back to help others with...
Early diagnosis critical for treating multiple sclerosis
The disease can be especially aggressive in Blacks By Charles Hallman Staff Writer A person living in the U.S....
Sabathani awarded grant to reduce health disparities
The Minnesota Department of Health recently awarded Sabathani Community Center an Eliminating Health Disparities Initiative (EHDI) grant in...
Vikings working to be relevant again
I caution you by saying it’s early and it’s only the pre-season, but the Vikings are working hard in 2012...
Women’s hoops earned worldwide respect at Olympic games
Coaches don’t get medals. If they did, Jennifer Gillom would have earned her eighth overall. She has six gold medals...
Ben Williams: Rising star bassist mixes classic and new sounds
Bandleader and bassist, Ben Williams is on his way to the Dakota on Sept 4 and 5 with...
For Twins’ only Black pitcher, wild can be good
After the Minnesota Twins traded left-hander Francisco Liriano to Chicago last month, right-hander Samuel Deduno becomes the club’s only...
The commissioner of education did the right thing
We and our beloved city are faced with a challenging question: Are we committed to the principles and...
Prison life: consequences of the street life
“You have 60 seconds left on this phone call,” blurts the automated voice. It’s an irritating reminder of where I...
Black America’s worst campaign — ever!
By Demetairs Bell Guest Commentator In 2004, a group of young Black men in Baltimore, Maryland championed...
Like father, not like son: George Wilcken Romney vs. W. Mitt Romney
As I watch all of the millions of dollars pour into the negative campaign ads on television on...
Minneapolis child waits for transplant donor
Be the Match need Blacks to join their registry By Charles Hallman Staff Writer The...
Dave Chappelle sneaked into Twin Cities and left ’em laughing
Dave Chappelle don’t have a lick of sense. For that matter, Tracey Ashley ain’t wrapped too tight, either. Between...
Threads Dance Project director speaks truth to spirit
She wants audiences to leave iDENTiTY uplifted By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer You don’t need to be...
Top prep prospects
University of Wisconsin-bound KEELON BROOKINS (Tartan) leads a talented list of top football prospects for the 2012 season. Brookins is...
Ugly America rears its head with Olympic coverage — Mel Reeves
Like referees who bring attention to themselves, the U.S. big-business press, along with the color commentators with their unbalanced, intrusive and...
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