Known to his clients as ‘J.C. The Counselor,’ Jason Clopton is a ‘teen whisper’ who is able to reach children where their parents have failed.
Sheletta Brundidge
Sheletta Brundidge is contributing writer at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder and founder of the podcast platform ShelettaMakes MeLaugh.com.
Posted inArts + Culture
C.J. has left the building: longtime gossip queen hangs up her crown, sort of
There was shock and awe in Twin Cities media circles when people began to realize that long-time Star Tribune columnist and television personality C.J. had decided to call it quits.
Posted inSports
Relentless and ready for the world: US Women’s National Team’s Crystal Dunn arrives in the Twin Cities
Crystal Dunn is part of the 2019 Women’s World Cup Champions U.S. national soccer team and looks forward to playing in the exhibition game in the Twin Cities on Sept 3.
Posted inArts + Culture
MN State Fair kick-off sets new record
The Great Minnesota Get Together is back with more attractions and some oldies but goodies.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Getting ripped off? ‘Call Brother Keith!’
Minnesota Attorney General, Keith Ellison reflects on the his first six month in office.
Posted inLocal & State, Lynx/WNBA, News, Sports
Lynx player hopes new WNBA, CBS TV deal leads to bigger checks
The WNBA and CBS recently announced it would broadcast 40 WNBA games in prime-time and on weekends as part of a brand new multiyear deal between the league and the sports. It all kicks off on May 25.
Posted inArts + Culture
Ballerina Misty Copeland says her message is more important than her dance moves
ou think Misty Copeland stands strong in those ballet slippers as the first Black principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater, wait until you hear her talk about the importance of Black unity and upliftment.
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How acting a fool led to a shout out from Michelle Obama
I screamed, laughed, cried, lost all feeling on the left side of my body and peed on myself a little bit. Cause baby, Mrs. Obama, our Forever First Lady, sent ME a tweet!
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Young artist aims to spread peace through her paintings
Olivia Bruce uses water colors, markers and color pencils, acrylic and oil pints to come up with one-of-a-kind creations that have captured the attention of Michelle Obama…
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More than fun in the sun: big lessons, attractions in Texas
After my story about making vacations a teaching opportunity for your children ran in the MSR this past December, I’ve been inundated with calls and e-mails from parents looking for places to go. Most of them asked, “Where should I take my children for spring break?” Others demanded to know, “Are there places nearby we […]
Posted inBooks, Bulletin
Local author shows how to ‘change your life in 30 days’
Dr. Verna Price shares her step-by-step approach to creating successful changes in your life.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Wrestler’s shorn locs expose more than outdated rules
Black communities across the country watched in disbelief as a Black New Jersey high school wrestler was forced to either cut his dreadlocks or forfeit a regional match.
Posted inArts + Culture
More than fun in the sun: vacations can be good teaching tools for kids
I don’t know about y’all, but I have one girlfriend who just makes me sick: Lindy Vincent. She does with ease everything that it takes me real effort to complete. She works out without sweating, while I can’t walk around the block without needing oxygen and a paramedic. I can’t get my kids to mind […]
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Change in leadership follows Fourth Precinct Christmas tree uproar
On Friday, two officers from the North Minneapolis station, in a predominately African American neighborhood, were put on leave after adorning the Christmas tree with cans of malt liquor, Newport cigarettes, and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen paraphernalia, along with other racist items.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
Black Business Spotlight: Autumn’s Vintage Boutique
Autumn Frazier is the proprietor of Autumn’s Vintage Boutique, LLC in Minneapolis. The 59-year-old mother of three owns the resale shop that carries high-end vintage clothing and one-of-a-kind pieces that you aren’t likely to find anywhere else.
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Judicial candidate Anthony Brown is committed to excellence
Brown said that prior to his run he defended the underdog and championed criminal cases for the less fortunate while working as an attorney for almost two decades in Ramsey County. Now, he stands as an underdog candidate to serve as a Minnesota Appeals Court judge in November.
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Vocal powerhouse Jearlyn Steele celebrates 20-year legacy at WCCO
London may have Meghan Markle, but honey, we’ve got Jearlyn Steele! Ms. Thing is Twin Cities royalty as a member of the world-renowned singing family The Steeles.
Posted inLocal & State, National, News
Whites use cops as ‘Black people removers’
I think it’s because we live in the age of Trump. Some White people think they have a license to call the police even though they know that Black people are not doing anything wrong.
Posted inLocal & State, News
New report shows Russian trolls targeted Black Lives Matter response to Philando Castile death
According to a CNN investigation released last week, it turns out those bots had also posed as BLM Minneapolis after the police shooting of Philando Castile in July 2016.
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Faith community serves as place of hope, healing in midst of police shooting
Parishioners packed the sanctuary at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church hoping for a peaceful resolution after a Minneapolis police officer reportedly shot and killed 30-year-old Thurman Blevins Saturday evening following a brief foot chase