‘Long overdue’ Black museum dedicated
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Roxanne Givens’ dream of a Black museum finally became a reality as the...
Homelessness, once temporary, now chronic
Programs serving the homeless have dug in for the long haul News Analysis By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer...
Beauty Exxtreme showcases full figures in fashion
Local company puts plus-size women, big-and-tall men on the runway By Jamal Denman Contributing Writer...
Occupy Homes is right — foreclosure is a moral issue
As Mayor Rybak and the City of Minneapolis scramble to make clear their role in home foreclosures, the...
Still seeking answers for another bad audit
My last column included the “Findings” and “Conclusion” of a Blue Cross Blue Shield audit completed in early...
Education versus learning: the war against Black students
By Donald W.R. Allen, II Guest Commentator The Minneapolis Public Schools has become a school system that...
Richie’s ‘rookie’ year as WNBA pres brings progress
Under Laurel Richie’s leadership after being named WNBA president in 2011, a national cell phone company signed a...
Tiger ties Nicklaus with 73 career PGA wins
What a remarkable achievement at age 36 — Tiger Woods, the first billionaire athlete, has caught his childhood...
Nykesha Sales overseas and not retired
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Nykesha Sales is a WNBA legend, a term that both her former...
St. Paul Central sweeps Winfield Awards
JERAD GARDNER (St. Paul Central) and MICHAELA BOLDEN (St. Paul Central) were recently named winners of the 36th...
Dealing with racism plays a part in handling stress
Survey gives insight on Black women's coping styles By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Throughout her...
Begin a home-based library that affirms Black intellect and culture
First, I want to thank the Spokesman Recorder for a concerted effort to maintain a steady flow of...
Stenglein takes on task of making downtown safe for all
A May 30 Star Tribune article, “Stenglein builds on strengths,” announced Hennepin County Commissioner Mark Stenglein becoming CEO...
Wanted: teens for online dialogue about health and health care in MN
Teen Citizen Solutions, a project led by Students Speak Out, an ongoing initiative of the Citizens League...
Defense Dept. attorney on service, military reforms, counter-terrorism
By Elizabeth Ellis Contributing Writer Attorney Jeh Johnson has worked as a prosecutor and as a...
New Kenyan library dedicated to late U of MN alumnus
By Odera Odenyo Contributing Writer “When one builds a library, one closes a prison.” That is...
Shaka Zulu: TV miniseries about Zulu king deserves royal praise
By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer The TV miniseries Shaka Zulu is hard to find at the large...
People’s stadium passes at high cost
Opponents rallied to block approval of taxpayer-financed stadium News Analysis By Mel Reeves Contributing Writer ...
African American boys pushed into the disciplinary gap
Panelists attribute stereotyping for high suspension rates By Charles Hallman Staff Writer The African American Males...
Down-to-earth mental wellness from Dr. B
Psychologist BraVada Garrett-Akinsanya promotes culturally based healing By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer Calling psychologist Dr. BraVada Garrett-Akinsanya...
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