Whitney Houston’s illness overlooked in mass media
More than a few of us were afraid it would turn out to be something like this: Cocaine,...
‘Stand Your Ground’ should be Trayvon Martin’s — not Zimmerman’s — defense
“Is Stand Your Ground justified in teen death?” Star Tribune, March 21, 2012. Of course it is. Florida...
Coach-hiring carousel leaves Blacks without a ride
If you listen to the same old pundits, analysts, announcers — self-appointed coaches’ headhunters — who excessively yak...
Kentucky wins men’s championship 67-59
It’s been a long time coming, but the Wildcats of Kentucky have quenched their thirst for a title....
More boys’ hoops tournament standouts
Here are some more pictures of some outstanding players from one of the best boys’ state...
Lynx players make the USA Olympic team
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer The U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team is all but set —...
One of the tallest trees in our forest: Bayard Rustin
Last month around the country, LGBTQ communities celebrated Bayard Rustin’s 100th birthday anniversary. This month,...
Cre8tiv Solutions are just a click away — Graphic design business specializes in business growth and ‘giving back’
By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer Cre8tiv Solutions (www.cre8tivsolution.com), specializing in graphic design and branding, is a product so...
girlsBest inspires youth with confidence, self-esteem
Sheila Carrington says it’s ‘very heartening to see’ By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer Sheila Carrington believes in...
Movies, Media & More — Black pilot, overlooked by media, is a part of 9/11 history
By Dwight Hobbes Just as Rear Admiral Michelle Janine Howard was blatantly shortchanged, her role in...
Africans, African Americans must discuss shared history, says African-born pastor
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer African Americans and African immigrants are forever linked, says...
Rep. Allen’s legislative agenda: social and economic justice
She credits her district’s support for progressive candidates By Vickie Evans-Nash Contributing Writer When former...
Board chair: Council on Black Minnesotans ‘under the gun’
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer A new executive director for Minnesota’s Council on Black Minnesotans (CBM) will...
Cab Calloway doc introduces show-biz legend to new generation
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer ...
SCSU Uncle Toms ignore campus racism
By Michael Davis Guest Commentator Dr. Saffari’s comments about St. Cloud State University were right on the...
Blame government inaction for the Trayvon Martin tragedy
I disagree with the brown-skinned man in the White House who said about the Trayvon Martin murder, “All...
Trayvon Martin murder exposes madness of Stand Your Ground laws
On February 26, 2012, unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot to death by George Zimmerman, a 28-year-old wannabe...
Wake up! We’re still invisible!
“There is one thing you have got to learn about our movement. Three people are better than no...
Abuse of men draws little sympathy or funding for services
Increasingly, perception of domestic abuse broadens. It now includes abuse against men, abuse in same-gender relationships and more....
Gophers win WBI
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer The Minnesota women’s basketball team accomplished something that the other...
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