New hope in New Orleans, new albums, new books, and all that jazz
AÂ 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 founderâs birthday
Beginning Wednesday, July 25, A Black History Chronicle Exclusive â 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 âmountains of misinformationâ 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 Foundationâs 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 âsound like buddiesâ
News Analysis By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer Donald âDJâ 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 â 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. womenâs Olympic basketball...
Budget your bliss: summer fun without spending a ton
Summer vacations are a familyâs 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...
Most agree MCTC needs more faculty of color
By Vickie Evans-Nash Contributing Writer In last weekâs story, one former and two current faculty members questioned...
Ellison on taxes, Affirmative Action, gay marriage and reelection
Rep. Keith Ellison MSR file photo By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN), up for...
Robert Townsend: one-on-one with the Hollywood pioneer
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Robert Townsend is a Hollywood pioneer. The actor-comedian, who was in town last...
In our view: Insist on real accountability and transparency
In this issue of the MSR we conclude, at least for now, our series on âChasing the Tornado...
In Twin Cities, Blacks still need not apply
âTwin Cities Still Worst in U.S. for Black Jobseekersâ (Star Tribune headline, July 2, 2012). âNew report shows little...
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