Some Mpls teachers of color seek union leadership change
Teachers of color share examples of how the union could provide more support, including tiered licensing.
Some Mpls teachers of color decry lack of union support
The MSR spoke with teachers in Minneapolis on quite another subject, teachers who feel their union is not doing enough...
Mpls Schools postpones action on Harrison Assn. eviction
Minneapolis Public Schools’ redesign plans are stirring up plenty of controversy drawing impassioned responses from community members.
Suburban school superintendent feels embraced by those she serves
Dr. Theresa Battle, District 191 school superintendent brings to the position a career in education that spans over 35 years,
First Monitors forum targeted achievement gaps
The Monitors Club's first superintendents’ forum took aim at the achievement gap in public education.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: a year-round haven for nature lovers
But one doesn’t need a special occasion to enjoy the splendor of the Arboretum. And as autumn draws near, the...
No hair, don’t care!
When a person says “bald woman,” or the more demeaning “bald-headed woman,” does anyone come to mind besides Grace Jones?...
New Mpls council member takes on ‘big, big responsibility’
On November 7, 2017 Andrea Jenkins made history by becoming the first African American transgender woman elected to the council...
Kasano Mwanza’s angelic voice lifts ‘Grease’ at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Kasano Mwanza as “Teen Angel” in Grease which runs until Oct. 28 During the second half of Grease at Chanhassen...
Electric cars, solar panels, wind farms electrifying the economy
Coal use losing ground During the picture perfect summer weekend of September 9-10, along the bank of the of the...
Nonprofit leader tries her hand at philanthropy
After 17 years at Pillsbury United Communities (PUC), Chanda Smith Baker, current president and CEO of the nonprofit, is moving...
The MSR scores high in gender equity sports coverage
The May edition of the Legislative Office on the Economic Status of Women (OESW) newsletter focused on equity in news...
Holly Robinson Peete on ‘the gift of caregiving’
Holly Robinson Peete Since 1967, the Capri Theatre has brought local and national performers and celebrities to its stage in...
Black Americans’ progress has stalled, says Urban League report
In MN, state leaders are ‘back to being comfortable with disparities’ Steve Belton On May 2, the National Urban League...
Educator teaches grant writing — A do-it-yourself alternative
Nonprofits and educators are always looking for ways to increase funding for their programs, but many of them lack the...
New VP brings emphasis on diversity and inclusion to Planned Parenthood
Dr. Tonya Jackman-Hampton Dr. Tonya Jackman-Hampton, granddaughter of Cecil E. Newman, founder and publisher and the MSR, says of the...
Fans and musicians gather at Prince’s house for four-day celebration
Iconic Paisley Park Soundstage during Celebration 2017. Entering Paisley Park one year after the date of Prince’s death was a...
Local journalist’s ‘Gold Experience’ details dismissed period of Prince’s career
Jim Walsh has been a Prince fan since the ’80s. So in 1993, when he went to Pioneer Press as...
Health Correction claims cure for diabetes and obesity
Message delivered to most affected population through Black church Health Correction participants at St. Peter's A.M.E. Church Dr. Steve Tuschman describes...
Pioneering local Black doctor tells of his long journey to medicine
Dr. Crutchfield, Sr. // Photo by Chris Juhn Charles Edward Crutchfield, Sr. was born in a small semi-rural town in Jasper,...
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