Now in its second year, more than 500,000 guests are expected to gather for free community events and programming at The Commons park, a 4.2 acre green space which is managed and programmed by Green Minneapolis.
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Posted inBulletin
Meda to recognize outstanding advocates for minority entrepreneurship
Minnesota minority business owners and the partners, volunteers and community leaders who support their work, will be honored at Meda’s 47th annual recognition meeting at the Walker Art Center.
Posted inGo Green
Five easy ways to green up your next barbecue
Spring has (finally) sprung and we all know that means barbecue season is officially upon us. The unofficial summer pastime brings together families and friends as we head outdoors to fire up the grill and enjoy the warmer weather. It also provides the perfect opportunity to reduce our eco-footprint. Not sure where to start? No […]
Posted inSports
A changeless ‘dark cloud’ hangs over sports media
Racial and gender diversity remain stuck on stupid First of a two-part column The 2018 Associated Press Sports Editors Racial and Gender Report Card sadly shows little progress for Blacks in key positions over the last three years. The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) earlier this month published its sixth report card […]
Posted inObituaries
In Loving Memory of Jerome Giles
Jerome Giles was born on October 16, 1959, and took his last breath on May 3, 2018. He was born in Gary, Indiana to Arsenious and Lucy Elliott Giles. Jerome was preceded in death by his parents and nieces Patricia (Bug) Giles and Nadine Franklin. He worked for Current’s Restaurant for 10 years and Caterpillar, […]
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Mental Health Month highlights need for crisis services
Crisis services are a critical piece of the mental health system. During Mental Health Month this May, the Department of Human Services (DHS) is highlighting services that get people in crisis the help they need, when they need it. One in five Minnesotans face mental illness each year, and one in 25 people live with […]
Posted inObituaries
James Samuel Jones, Jr.
James Jones, age 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Hennepin County Medical Center following a brief illness. James was surrounded by his loving family. James was a retired car salesman of 30-plus years and is best known as “the car man” and “the tallest salesman on 494.” James worked for most […]
Posted inArts + Culture
Philando Castile remembered in upcoming Mia art exhibit
Philando Castile will be honored in a new Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) exhibition entitled “Art and Healing: In the Moment” starting in June.
Posted inOpinion
Why can’t Black men get paid, too?
Why are only the Black men seen as “gimme-gimme” if they filed a lawsuit, or seen as opportunistic if they went on talk shows? Why must only the Black men be expected to settle for a dollar?
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Model Cities names Kizzy Downie as new CEO
Model Cities has announced that its Board of Directors has named seasoned Model Cities’ veteran Kizzy Downie as the organization’s next chief executive officer, effective August 6, 2018.
Posted inLocal & State, News
$2,500 reward offered in shooting death of activist Tyrone Williams
Police have named a suspect in connection with the shooting death of community activist Tyrone Williams. An arrest warrant has been issued for 27-year-old Sid Brady Strickland-Green in connection with Williams’ murder. The police have also teamed up with Crime Stoppers of Minnesota to offer a reward of up to $2,500 for any information leading […]
Posted inGo Green
How to “drink responsibly” this summer
Did you know it’s possible to drink responsibly when it comes to the environment? No, we’re not talking about how many drinks you can handle in one sitting — you should have learned that by the time you graduated college. We are talking about how to drink eco-friendly. Yes, that may sound far-fetched, but it’s […]
Posted inBusiness, Sister Spokesman, Sister Spokesman Highlights
Sister Spokesman presents “Keys to Homeownership” (photos/video)
Recent data from the Urban Institute shows that racial disparity in homeownership rates are highest in the Northeast and Midwest, with Minneapolis claiming the biggest divide — a whopping 50 percent difference between Black and White homeownership rates. Panelists at Sister Spokesman’s “Keys to Homeownership” on May 5 spoke on such disparities and offered information and resources for first-time […]
Posted inArts + Culture
J. Cole and Young Thug coming to the Target Center in Sept.
J. Cole will grace the Target Center stage along with Young Thug on September 19, it was announced today. Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 12 at 10 am at the Target Center box office. You can also order online at TargetCenter.com or by calling 888-9-AXS-TIX. In an era saturated with upstart MCs all vying for the coveted status […]
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Patricia Jane (Crawford) King
December 5, 1955 — April 27, 2018 It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Jane (Crawford) King announces her passing on Friday, April 27 at the age of 62. Patricia worked in the banking industry for over 30 years and was instrumental in the organizational aspects of the annual Southside Back in […]
Posted inArts + Culture, Music
Former New Power Generation keyboardist relishes lessons learned from Prince
“I’m a Prince fan to the bone,” O’Neal said in a recent MSR interview. She performed a couple weeks ago at Paisley Park’s “Celebration 2018.” “We’re enjoying ourselves. It’s like a family reunion,” she noted of the nearly dozen musicians who participated in live music, panel discussions, rare concert screenings and special presentations that honored […]
Posted inBulletin, Education
Study that lease!
Students and first-time renters urged to do their homework The school year is winding down quickly, and graduations are on the horizon. Many college students — and some high school students — will be searching for apartments or rental properties for the summer months and beyond. Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) offers […]
Posted inSports, Timberwolves/NBA
Derek Fisher talks Timberwolves, playoffs, and career (audio)
After the Timberwolves made the playoffs — the team’s first playoff appearance in 14 years — Larry Fitzgerald caught up with five-time NBA champion and ex-New York Knicks Coach, Derek Fisher.
Posted inObituaries
Ina Ree (Sanders) Horris
Ina Ree (Sanders) Horris February 3, 1931 – April 14, 2018 Ina Ree (Sanders) Horris was born February 3, 1931, in Shuqualak, MS and departed this life April 14, 2018. In 1946, at age 16, Ina moved to St. Paul, MN. She is a graduate of St. Paul Central High School. Ina married James C. Horris, […]
Posted inArts + Culture, Bulletin
2018-19 McKnight Fellowship winners announced
The Playwrights’ Center announced today that Idris Goodwin, Tori Sampson and May Lee-Yang are the recipients of the 2018-19 McKnight National Residency and Commission and 2018-19 McKnight Fellowships in Playwriting. These writers are three of the 35-40 fellows and Core Writers who find an artistic home at the Playwrights’ Center each year. The Center also supports […]