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Experience the shock-and-awe shoe effect at I Dream of Heels

By Robin James Contributing Writer Do you have a fixation on shoes? If finding the perfect pair...

Film on 1963 Birmingham Children’s Crusade gets free screening

By Maya Beecham Contributing Writer On any given weekday morning in 1963, average schoolchildren stood upright in classrooms, hand...

Black and Latino seniors most at risk of home foreclosure

By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Over three million Americans age 50 and over are at risk of losing their...

Hip hop classes nurture creative expression

This summer’s round of Hip Hop, History and the Arts came to a close with “Youth Performance Series (Act...

Ensuring racial equity in new health care

By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Two-thirds of Americans who will be newly eligible for health coverage in 2014 are...

Union election a historic first

Photo by Lisa Dickerson Lee Saunders’ recent election as president and CEO of the American Federation of State, County and...

Mark Richie’s own staff proves him wrong on voter fraud

Secretary of State Mark Ritchie (hereinafter “Mark the Shark”) is an outspoken opponent of both the Marriage and Voter ID...

Black youth need good educations and jobs, not handholding

Barricades, or containment roundups? That seems to be the false choice offered by the City in dealing with the Black...

Letter To The Editor: Mpls citizen review of police in jeopardy

With the proposed City action changing the Minneapolis Civilian Police Review Authority (CRA) ordinance, the City has decided its citizens...

Letter To The Editor: MSR tells the stories that have to be told

I wanted to send the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder a heartfelt thank you and tell you how proud I am that the...

Breast cancer and Black women

Survivors highlight the importance early detection, network of support By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Debra Stone (l) and Reona BerryPhoto...

African American children at higher risk in motor vehicle crashes

Responding to the disproportionate risks that African American children face in motor vehicle-related crashes, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and...

Freedom School keeps kids learning throughout summer in St. Paul’s Promise Neighborhood

By Sheila Regan TC Daily Planet “When I say Freedom, you say School!” ”Freedom!” “School!” “Freedom!” “School!” The 118...

Black female bandleaders/vocalists heading the music parade

If you haven’t noticed, African American female bandleaders are enjoying tremendous success these days and getting plenty of attention via...

KMOJ-FM station manager receives national recognition

By Charles Hallman Staff Writer KMOJ-FM Radio General Manager Kelvin Quarles will be honored this fall by American Urban...

International teams converge here for RBI World Series

2012 RBI Seniors champs, theJackie Robinson Jersey City (JRJC) SeniorsPhotos by Charles Hallman Media coverage of play leaves much to...

Hall of Fame Game kicks off NFL preseason

Saints win, but ‘bounty-gate’ suspensions hurt CANTON, OHIO — The sports world is flying with the spectacular Summer Olympics of...

Olympic competition should energize Lynx stars

As the Minnesota Lynx and the rest of the WNBA continue their Olympic break — the regu lar season will...

More top preps’ updates

BREIANNA CARTER, a 5-9 forward who helped Minneapolis Washburn reach the Class 2A Section 4 championship, will attend Wilberforce University...

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