Dr. Tonya Jackman-Hampton, granddaughter of Cecil E. Newman, founder and publisher and the MSR, says of the newspaper’s legacy, “I am very proud of the work that we’ve done here in the Twin Cities.” It is this legacy that has led her to her current position as vice president for human resources and organizational effectiveness […]
Vickie Evans-Nash
Vickie Evans-Nash is a contributing writer and former editor in chief at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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Fans and musicians gather at Prince’s house for four-day celebration
Entering Paisley Park one year after the date of Prince’s death was a lot less somber than the museum tours held last fall. The urn holding his ashes, which had previously been in a display case in the center of the atrium, was moved to a spot above visitors just below the skylights. The atmosphere […]
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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 a music critic, it was an opportunity for him to focus his work on the music legend. The result of 11 years of covering the artist has produced Gold Experience: Following Prince in the ’90s, […]
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Health Correction claims cure for diabetes and obesity
Message delivered to most affected population through Black church Dr. Steve Tuschman describes what is going on in the U.S. as it relates to diabetes and obesity as an epidemic. He describes what is going on in the African American community surrounding these health issues as an epidemic on top of an epidemic. On Thursday, March […]
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Pioneering local Black doctor tells of his long journey to medicine
Charles Edward Crutchfield, Sr. was born in a small semi-rural town in Jasper, Alabama, a town of 8,500 people, about 2,500 of whom were Black. But he was inspired to be a doctor at the early age of six and became a pioneering Minnesota physician. Unlike other parts of the U.S., the South did not […]
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2016: a year of protest
The MSR followed the action locally and nationally The year 2016 was a year of protest both across the Twin Cities and across the nation. It began locally with two groups, holding to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Justice for Marcus Golden of St. Paul and Black Lives Matter Minneapolis, two groups […]
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Finality of Prince’s death comes too soon in Paisley Park tour
Better it should follow the celebration of his work “Uptown,” “Calhoun Square”: the late musician Prince was known for writing songs that spoke of areas around his Twin Cities hometown. But none were more significant than “Paisley Park.” On October 6, Prince’s Chanhassen home was opened for fans to tour. The massive white structure made up […]
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Tech group draws students into ‘smart zones’
On Friday, January 8, Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) celebrated its 11th year with a graduation and awards ceremony emceed by Dawn Stevens of FOX 9 news. The theme of the event: transformational leadership.
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‘Sister Act the Musical’ showcases homegrown soul star
It is the mid-1970s in Reno, and a trio of disco singers — Tina, Delores and Michelle — are performing in a nightclub. So sets the stage for Sister Act the Musical playing at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre beginning October 30.
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Living with learning disorders
For many students, learning disabilities may have a mild, moderate or severe impact on their educational experience. Since the 1970s, schools have been looking at students’ performance, comparing them with their peers and determining if they qualify for special education services. For those who are fortunate enough to obtain the skills and support they need […]
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Living with learning disorders
Junius Wilson is a senior at Woodbury High School who has been featured in his school newspaper as one of the best athletes the school has seen in 20 years.