Skip to content
February 3, 2023
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
MSR News Online

MSR News Online

The Voice of Black Minnesota since 1934.

  • About
    • Contact
    • MSR Staff
    • Advertise
    • MSR Newsstand Locations
  • All Sections
    • News
      • National
        • Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage
        • Kim Potter Trial
      • Local
    • Opinion
      • Mellaneous by Mel Reeves
      • Word on the Street
      • Reaching Out From Within
    • Health & Wellness
      • Minnesota Cancer Alliance Breast Cancer Gaps Project
    • Sports
      • Timberwolves/NBA
      • Lynx/WNBA
        • 20 in 20
      • Twins/MLB
      • MN Wild/NHL
      • Vikings/NFL
        • Super Bowl 52
          • Super Bowl 52 Spotlight
    • Business
      • Black Business Spotlight
      • Finances FYI
    • Arts & Culture
    • Photo Galleries
    • MSR Forefront Digital Roundtable Series
      • MSR Forefront Highlights
    • Go Green
    • Education
    • Bulletin
    • Jobs & Opportunities
      • Legals
  • Events
    • Submit an event!
  • Obits
  • Sister Spokesman
    • Sister Spokesman Highlights
  • Donate
  • Subscribe
    • Become a print subscriber
    • Sign up for the e-newsletter
    • e-Editions
  • Jobs & Opportunities
    • Legals
Main Menu

Author: Wayne Nealis

Opinion

​Community control over police is the way forward

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 - by Wayne Nealis

‘The City of Minneapolis has nearly 800 officers, yet only a handful live within the city.’

​Community control over police is the way forward Read More
Minneapolis police
Opinion

​Minneapolis officials still have not taken police violence seriously

August 5, 2021August 5, 2021 - by Wayne Nealis

‘The Federation, under the agreement in effect, acts as the de facto employer as it wins most reinstatement cases.’

​Minneapolis officials still have not taken police violence seriously Read More
Opinion

Daunte Wright’s death was not accidental

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 - by Wayne Nealis - 2 Comments.

A question the media seldom asks. Why do all police officers need to carry lethal weapons?

Daunte Wright’s death was not accidental Read More
Local / News / Slider

Artists, community members collaborate on mural

October 12, 2016October 12, 2016 - by Wayne Nealis

It is often said that the activity of creating art or music brings people together like few other human activities. For 15 years the mural project, sponsored by Hope Community, …

Artists, community members collaborate on mural Read More
Local / News / Slider

Activists propose upending present policing structure

September 28, 2016September 29, 2016 - by Wayne Nealis

Other cities explore new visions of public safety The demand for community control of police was placed on the national political agenda in August when over 50 organizations, under the …

Activists propose upending present policing structure Read More
Opinion

The current police rulebook doesn’t support de-escalation

September 7, 2016September 7, 2016 - by Wayne Nealis

“There was not a lot of choice in the altercation,” were words spoken by Baltimore County, police spokeswoman, Elise Armacost, to justify the events that led to police killing Korryn …

The current police rulebook doesn’t support de-escalation Read More
National / News

Chicagoans push for community control of police

September 1, 2016September 7, 2016 - by Wayne Nealis

Organizers say only an elected civilian council can hold cops accountable The decades-long struggle for democratic, community control of police in Chicago turned a corner on July 20 when the …

Chicagoans push for community control of police Read More
Opinion

Accountability impacts how communities perceive law enforcement

August 24, 2016August 24, 2016 - by Wayne Nealis

This must be said: The burden and responsibility falls on law enforcement and political leaders to stop the systemic police brutality and killing that created the context in which a …

Accountability impacts how communities perceive law enforcement Read More
Opinion

A demand for Black community control of police

April 14, 2016April 14, 2016 - by Wayne Nealis

Some 40 years ago, Black activists raised the demand for Black community control of policing practices and who patrols their communities. It is time to put this back on the agenda.

A demand for Black community control of police Read More
Local / News

Protesters react to county attorney’s decision in Jamar Clark case

April 6, 2016April 21, 2016 - by Wayne Nealis

Last week, leaders of the Twin Cities Coalition for Justice for Jamar responded to Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman’s March 30 announcement that he would not prosecute two police officers for the killing of Jamar Clark.

Protesters react to county attorney’s decision in Jamar Clark case Read More
Local / News

Mpls residents protest privatizing public housing

March 31, 2016January 11, 2017 - by Wayne Nealis

Residents of Glendale Townhomes told Minneapolis city council members last week in no uncertain terms that they do not intend to become the next victims of gentrification. “We are not moving out. Repair our homes,” read numerous signs.

Mpls residents protest privatizing public housing Read More
Opinion

Time for law enforcement to listen to criticism

January 14, 2015July 15, 2018 - by Wayne Nealis

The recent open letter issued by the police union presidents of Minneapolis and St. Paul (1/4/15) does not indicate a readiness to listen, but to lecture those critical of law …

Time for law enforcement to listen to criticism Read More

Connect with the MSR

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Phone
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Minneapolis
◉
3°
Clear
7:30 am5:23 pm CST
SatSunMonTueWed
32/25°F
30/21°F
37/28°F
36/25°F
39/27°F
Weather forecast Minneapolis, Minnesota ▸

Read our latest e-Edition!

Current job posts

  • Spanish Teacher: DaVinci Academy of Arts & Science
  • Business Intelligence Associate

Company

  • About
  • MSR Staff
  • Newsstand Locations

SUPPORT THE MSR

  • Donate
  • Subscribe

Subscribe

  • Home/Office Delivery
  • Weekly e-newsletter
  • e-Editions

Website

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms

Connect

  • Contact
  • Send a news tip
  • Submit an event
  • Become a contributing writer
Copyright © 2023 MSR News Online.
Powered by WordPress and HitMag.
 

Loading Comments...