News Analysis By Doug Grow Contributing Writer So many battles won, so many lost, and so many — well, sometimes battles don’t end the way they begin. Nathaniel A. Khaliq, …
Khaliq looks back on a lifetime of struggle and change Read MoreBy Charles Hallman Staff Writer The Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC) says it is ready to become “a catalyst for change” for the Black community. Over 100 Black business …
Black Chamber of Commerce holds annual meeting Read MoreBy Marcus Harcus Contributing Writer The first “Potential Power of the Black Electorate” town hall forum was held October 13 at Minneapolis Community & Technical College. Hosted by the Association …
Forums seek to engage Black voters Read MoreThe Color the Vote campaign is sponsored by One Minnesota (OneMN.org), a collaborative network of ALANA (African, Latino, Asian and Native American) communities, leaders, and individuals who agree to “eliminate …
‘Color the Vote!’ campaign reaches out to communities of color Read MoreFormer Soviet republic a hidden treasure The 2006 “Adventures in China” column series by Jennifer Harvey (formerly Holder) was an account of the writer’s life as a foreign teacher — …
New travel adventure for MSR writer Read MoreBy Bernadeia Johnson Contributing Writer I so enjoyed visiting classrooms on the first day of school and seeing the anticipation on children’s faces. Principals were enthusiastically greeting students and families. …
MPS goal: raise reading and math proficiency by 2015 Read MoreBooks, common sense, and an athlete’s drive and focus are a winning combination Black pro athletes make millions, yet none are listed on the annual Forbes list of richest Americans. …
Magic urges athletes to become businessmen Read MoreANTHONY LEE, JOHN PLASCHKO, TRA GRIFFIN, DEVON JACKSON, ELIJAH NOEL, TOMMIE CRAWFORD and JESSE FLYNN each scored touchdowns in leading St. Paul Johnson to a 48-14 nonconference football victory over …
Johnson, Central and Southwest look strong Read MoreBlack coaches posted a 3-2 record last week. Tampa Bay (KAREEM MORRIS) beat Cincinnati (MARVIN LEWIS) 24-21; Chicago (LOVIE SMITH) bested Carolina 23-6; Indianapolis (JIM CALDWELL) defeated Kansas City 19-9; …
NFL Black coaches maintain lead Read MoreWe’ve seen this show before. Things were supposed to be so different! The Minnesota Twins were the first team to clinch a playoff spot, and after losing three straight — …
New York beats both Twins and Vikings Read MoreK’naan carries the banner for multiple cultures in his music Somalia: The name alone conjures up images of unbridled destruction, merciless warlords and ruthless terror. A place where nobody is …
Somalia refugee rapper is wavin’ his flag Read MoreOnward they go. In the pursuit of musical excellence, there are many major players within our realm. So far, jazz audiences have enjoyed courageous music from artists Esperanza Spalding and …
Spalding, Moran lead jazz to a new era Read MoreBy Sondra Samuels Guest Commentator The film Waiting for ‘Superman’ points the way If you are willing to take a sobering look at America’s broken educational system and contemplate how …
The future of the Black community is in the classroom Read MoreBy Ron Edwards Guest Commentator Too many questions remain unanswered “A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.” — Samuel Johnson, 18th century Part of the …
Hospital sends severely injured Black man home to die Read MoreBy Dwight Hobbes Guest Commentator Pretending he was does not serve Penumbra well August Wilson without question was one of the greatest dramatists in not only the United States but …
August Wilson was not infallible as a playwright Read MoreBy Marian Wright Edelman Guest Commentator As America’s children headed back to school in September, President Obama delivered a televised back-to-school address to the nation’s students from the Julia R. …
Demand real education reform now Read MoreBy Matthew Little Guest Commentator It may seem like a minor happening, but among a growing number of Minneapolis Southside residents and many others there is seething concern regarding a …
Dogs and Dr. King a poor mix Read MoreBy Ron Edwards Guest Commentator Nothing but confusion has emerged from lower courts Three weeks ago, supporters of those seeking justice in the Fong Lee case were shocked by the …
Will Supreme Court serve justice in the case of Fong Lee? Read MoreBy Sheletta Brundidge Guest Commentator I’ve been following this whole scandal with Bishop Eddie Long. I read the entire lawsuit filed against the Atlanta, Georgia minister by four young men …
While Bishop Long gets cheered, who supports his victims? Read MoreBy Lucky Rosenbloom Guest Commentator “Last week, a White man was fined for shooting a rabbit out of season. But of course, it’s safe to murder a Negro. A rabbit is better …
Black gangs share the vision of the KKK Read More