Call on candidates to repudiate tactics We read the St. Paul Police Federation’s thinly veiled racist attack on Melvin Carter with sadness but not surprise. For too long, trust between law enforcement and communities of color has eroded to the point where the people we represent think it is safer to not call the police […]
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Posted inBulletin
Vote early Oct. 31 — Nov. 6
Voters can place ballots directly into counting machines one week before election Eligible voters will place their ballots directly into a ballot counter when voting in person October 31-November 6. Voting machines will record votes as they are turned in, but will not report results until after polls close on Election Day, November 7. In-person absentee […]
Posted inLetter to the Editor
Thanks for Hallman’s Lynx coverage
I realize this is late in coming, but it is no less sincere. Thanks to Charles Hallman for his wonderful coverage of the Lynx. Not only this year, but he has always been there to share the Lynx with us through his writing. In his October 12-18 article he was right on when he said […]
Posted inGo Green
Timeline announced for weatherization of Glendale Townhomes
The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA), Sustainable Resources Center, Inc. (SRC), and CenterPoint Energy are pleased to announce funding and a timeline for winter weatherization and energy efficiency improvements across all 28 buildings of the Glendale Townhomes. Glendale is a public housing development of 184 family townhomes in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Minneapolis. It was built in 1952, without modern […]
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Time to manage household batteries the green way
Daylight Saving Time is November 6. This is a great time to check your smoke alarm batteries, and remember to recycle them. This year, why not take it a step further? It might be time to rethink the use of batteries. Wireless lives Batteries power our wireless lives, freeing us from electrical outlets. But that […]
Posted inObituaries
Dawahn Darnell Littles
Dawahn Darnell Littles (Dre Robinson) was born on May 11, 1979 to Daughn Littles-Murphy and William “BooBoo” Robinson. Dawahn was a young man with a big heart. His compassionate heart stopped beating when he was shot while trying to break up a fight. He was a young entrepreneur of a business that served the community […]
Posted inPhoto Galleries
PHOTOS | 2017 Baraza celebration
Over 150 women came together for the 2017 Baraza celebration Saturday, October 21. Since 2008, the Twin Cities African American Leadership Forum (AALF), has brought stakeholders from community, business, non-profit and government, together, in a movement to leverage the community’s collective assets, to create and implement a united urban agenda to advance African American community […]
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Students who study music fare better in math and English
MacPhail Northside Youth Orchestra begins second season There’s proven research that music education translates to direct success in the classroom. MacPhail Northside Youth Orchestra (MNYO), a program through MacPhail Center for Music, provides students in North Minneapolis (many from Ascension School and Harvest Prep) the opportunity to perform as a full orchestra, but it also […]
Posted inOpinion
Housing crisis rooted in greed
How many landlords have lost their homes in the past five years? A recent Star Tribune editorial by a landlord-supported association is titled “Affordable Housing- don’t tie the hands of property owners who want to help.” Let’s be clear, landlords have little interest in helping renters find affordable housing. “Don’t tie the hands of property owners.” […]
Posted inEducation
Parents, the time to have ‘that talk’ is now
Kids who talk with parents about sex and relationships are less likely to engage in risky sexual behavior From “Where do babies come from?” to discussing teenage relationships, talking about sex is an important part of parenting that can make for some pretty interesting stories. The Minnesota Department of Health wants to turn some of […]
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Vote no on menthol poision
The Saint Paul City Council has a crucial vote coming up on Oct. 25. How they vote will illustrate just where their priorities lie. Our city leaders can choose to help protect communities of color from the tobacco industry or maintain business as usual: Choosing money over Black lives. The ordinance to restrict the sale […]
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Appetite for Change wins $100,000 grant
The ascena Foundation has announced the 2017 winners of the Roslyn S. Jaffe Awards. The fourth annual program seeks to empower and provide financial support to grassroots organizations who are making a meaningful difference in the lives of women and/or children in communities across the United States, specifically in the areas of health, education, social reform and esteem. […]
Posted inGo Green
Minnesota’s climate could soon resemble Missouri’s
The problem: increased greenhouse gas emissions Like windows in a greenhouse, carbon dioxide in the earth’s atmosphere traps the sun’s heat and insulates the planet. Minnesota’s carbon dioxide emissions have increased 37 percent over the past 20 years, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are warming […]
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Consumers are detoxing store shelves
When consumers organize, companies change. While we are playing a lot of defense in the public sector, consumers and advocates are winning big in the private sector as a result of market campaigns. Market campaigns leverage consumer power to win changes in corporate policies and practices. Clean Water Action is part of several national market […]
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President shows true colors; America befuddled
Donald Trump lit the fuse with his “birther” accusations about Obama. He went on to “Crooked Hilary” and “Rocket Man.” His calling out of NFL players for kneeling during the national anthem has divided fans into those who cheer and those who jeer. This hurts the NFL and the future livelihood of players. Players can […]
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African American History Harvest — Southside stories wanted
Rebuilding Together Twin Cities is hosting a History Harvest to record and preserve the rich history of the African American community on Minneapolis’ South Side. African Americans who lived, worked, attended school, church or social clubs on the South Side in the Central, Bryant or Regina neighborhoods are encouraged to bring items to the event […]
Posted inSister Spokesman
PHOTOS | Sister Spokesman: “Sisterhood of Survival”
Thanks to panelists cancer survivors Autumn Frazier, Katie Sample, and Reona Berry of African American Breast Cancer Alliance, for sharing inspiring stories and insights about cancer survival. Also, thanks to Bree Turner for the beautiful gift of song, and all the vendors and attendees who made “Sisterhood of Survival” such an uplifting afternoon! Join us […]
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Photo gallery | Lynx victorious over Sparks, win fourth title
On October 4, in front of a thunderous, sell-out crowd at Williams Arena, the Minnesota Lynx outlasted the L.A. Sparks to clinch the 2017 WNBA Championship title. With the win, the Lynx make league history by tying the Houston Comets with four titles — their fourth in seven seasons. A championship parade is scheduled for today […]
Posted inOpinion
U.S. Flag: A conflict in patriotism
My question: Have White people lost their minds or do they believe Black people are stupid or crazy when it comes to the history of the American flag? All this talk about the pride Black people should have for the American flag is nonsense. Our tenure under the American flag has been nothing short of […]
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Poverty as a math problem: Available jobs and incomes don’t add up to living wages
Editor’s Note: This is the third column in a six-part series under the theme “Poverty is a math problem (and so much more).” In the spring of 2012, the Chronicle of Higher Education published a special section titled “From Graduate School to Welfare.” Among the essays in this section was “The Ph.D. Now Comes with […]