N. Mpls activist learns lessons in peace from Kenyan youth
By Annette Smith Contributing Writer Annette Smith (2nd from l) with youthat the "Alternatives to Violence" workshop in Kenya....
Money, power, respect: Part 3 — Respect
Conclusion of a three-part column It’s another sunny day in the ’hood, and the same old tired events are unfolding....
‘Justice for all’ means justice for everyone — no exceptions
The American promise of “justice for all” does not exclude any individuals or groups from its embrace. The cases of...
Penn State scandal richly deserves NCAA sanctions
“They chose to protect themselves, Penn State’s brand and image, and their football program instead of children,” said Andrew Stubin...
MCTC’s anti-racist faculty put St. Cloud State accommodationists to shame
By Myrle Cooper Guest Commentator Finally, there’s a group at Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) of anti-racist, daring...
New hope in New Orleans, new albums, new books, and all that jazz
A quick scan of jazz news confirms pop-oriented jazz is still the name of the game, and new albums and books...
Cecil E. Newman documentary honors MSR founder’s birthday
Beginning Wednesday, July 25, A Black History Chronicle Exclusive — Cecil E. Newman: The Friendship, the Life and the Legacy,...
Black fraternity conventioneers reach out to North Mpls
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Omega Psi Phi held a July 7 free outdoor event for the public at...
Constitutional challenge repelled, healthcare reform continues
Proponents grapple with ‘mountains of misinformation’ By Charles Hallman Staff Writer (l)Stella Whitney-West, Photo courtesy of NorthPoint,Anton Gunn, Photo courtesy...
Documentary sparks dialog on our future and our youth
By Jamal Denman Contributing Writer Alexs Pate, left, and former Minneapolismayor Sharon Sayles BeltonPhoto by Jamal Denman On Thursday,...
Tornado relief strengthened Mpls Foundation’s commitment to North Side
New v.p. of philanthropy targets race disparities By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Luz Maria FriasPhoto by Charles Hallman...
Father-son chess teachers ‘sound like buddies’
News Analysis By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer Donald “DJ” Hooker, Jr. is a refreshing change of pace from...
Sports broadcasters of color on the rise
The number of people of color in radio and television broadcasting roles for NBA teams this season reached an all-time...
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum a Kansas City must-see
Many honors have crossed my paths over the last 34 years in this business of media covering sports, such as...
Top preps of yesteryear — where are they now?
ROYCE WHITE (DeLaSalle/Hopkins): The first-round NBA draft choice from Iowa State is in Las Vegas playing for the Houston Rockets....
WNBA now on Olympic break
Mid-season month off affects teams differently By Charles Hallman Staff Writer With the entire U.S. women’s Olympic basketball...
Budget your bliss: summer fun without spending a ton
Summer vacations are a family’s honored tradition. But with gas prices, travel costs, job insecurity, etc., they may...
From romance reader to best-selling author
Brenda Jackson adds movie producer to her list of accomplishments By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Conclusion of a...
Hometown star athlete shares the wealth
On Friday, July 6, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. (standing at center in left photo, with...
Chasing the tornado money
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer and Jerry Freeman Senior Editor Almost immediately after the tornado struck...
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