By Matthew Little Contributing Writer Volumes have been written regarding last month’s elections and the impact that it could have on the country. The news-making story has been the Republican …
Unintended consequences of Tea Party success Read MoreBy Vickie Evans-Nash Contributing Writer Route will go through community — but do the residents welcome it? On Wednesday, November 17, members of the community met at UROC (University of …
LRT has potential to bring opportunity to North Mpls Read MoreBy Charles Hallman Staff Writer Twin Cities’ storeowners participate in effort to combat obesity Ten corner stores throughout Minneapolis have launched a new city-sponsored effort to provide their customers with …
Minneapolis food desert infused with fresh produce Read MoreBy Charles Hallman Staff Writer Johnson contends she’s trying to provide better academic options Despite her most recent recommendations being put on hold for the time being, Minneapolis Public Schools …
MPS superintendent answers community accusations Read MoreNews Analysis By Brandie Hill and Regetta Webber Contributing Writers We are young women who are part of WE WIN Institute’s “Women of Distinction” at Cooper High School. The program …
Old people talk; real elders also listen Read MoreBy Charles Hallman Staff Writer There are at least 642 children living in group homes, foster homes, residential treatment facilities and shelters in Minnesota, waiting to be adopted, Ramsey County …
Lingering in the system: Hundreds of Minnesota children wait for families to love them Read MoreBy Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer The first Thanksgiving Day feast is generally believed to have taken place in 1621 at Plymouth Colony in an area that eventually would become the …
For Native Americans, there’s less to be thankful for Read MoreBy Charles Hallman Staff Writer Ellison offers new legislation, but support uncertain The nation’s public housing system has been needing reform for several years, said the U.S. Housing and Urban …
Efforts to halt loss of public housing may be short-lived Read MoreBy Charles Hallman Staff Writer Southern Poverty Law Center battles bullying of gays Bullying is a hate crime that, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), is dangerously on …
Hate crimes on the rise Read Moreby Issa A. Mansaray Contributing Writer Twin Cities Somalis’ business and educational pursuits inspire visitors Minnesota is home to about 25,000 Somalis, about half of the more than 50,000 Somalis …
Swedish delegates study Somali success in Minnesota Read MoreBy Vickie Evans-Nash Contributing Writer On Tuesday, November 2, Major Topps, Jr., a well-known North Minneapolis community member and advocate for youth and adults alike in furthering their education, passed …
Major Topps celebrated life and service Read MoreParents, students and community members last week successfully caused the Minneapolis School Board and superintendent to change their minds and allow North High School to stay open to new students …
MPS: Northside community must recruit North High’s next 9th grade class Read MoreBy Charles Hallman Staff Writer Current all-White membership must undergo significant change to fairly represent the city’s diversity Every 10 years, Minneapolis redraws its political boundaries based on the census …
Charter Commission will redraw Mpls political boundaries Read MoreBy Charles Hallman Staff Writer But shift in political winds could stall progress Putting students first is among the most important things to be done if ever the Black-White student …
Panel stresses urgency of closing achievement gap Read MoreMembership in Congressional Black Caucus uncertain Election Day victories for two Black Republicans raise a rare question in the House of Representatives in the 112th Congress: How will two African …
Where will newly elected Black Republicans fit in? Read MoreThe midterm elections resulted in increased racial and ethnic minority diversity in the U.S. Congress, including expanded African American representation in the House and the election of increased minority representation …
Black membership in U.S. House increases; Black voter turnout grows in key states Read MoreBy Charles Hallman Staff Writer Black college graduation rates lag well behind Whites’ in Minnesota Minnesota’s Black-White achievement gap extends well beyond the state’s high schools into its post-secondary schools, …
Achievement gap extends to state’s higher education Read MoreBy Charles Hallman Staff Writer According to the NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) report released October 27, the U of M claimed a record-high 79 percent graduation rate (GSR) for …
Graduation gap persists among U of M student-athletes Read MoreBy Issa A. Mansaray Contributing Writer Many express disappointment; all are hopeful Although Malians make up one of the smallest West African communities in the Twin Cities, many do not …
Minnesota’s Malians celebrate 50 years of independence Read MoreBy Charles Hallman Staff Writer The causes are many, the cure unclear Violence in North Minneapolis has been on a steady rise over the past several years. A report on …
Violence town hall covered familiar ground Read More