The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is hosting a listening tour to gather community input — including two sessions specifically geared toward the African American community — in its search for a new superintendent. The nationwide search kicked off last month to replace MPRB Superintendent Jayne Miller, who resigned in February 2018. Superintendent Emeritus Mary … [Read more...]
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Back To School: 6 ways to prepare for the new school year
The first day of school is right around the corner and now is the perfect time to get students ready for a new year of success. After experiencing summer bliss, hitting the books and getting back into an early morning routine can leave many a little anxious. But you can beat the back-to-school blues with a little preparation. Here, we’ve pulled together a few tips to help … [Read more...]
Joetta Wright uses art to education and empower community
The Wright Stuff Twin Cities native Joetta Wright has commitment to excellence in her blood. Her mom, Patricia Wright, is the first African American woman in Minnesota to own a court reporting business, and Gloria Wright, Joetta’s grandmother, was one of the state’s first African Americans to become a registered nurse. Joetta is continuing that trailblazing lineage through … [Read more...]
North Minneapolis barber offers $1K in scholarship awards
College-bound Northsiders should apply by Aug. 6 North Minneapolis barbershop owner Teto Wilson has made it his business to give a helping hand to aspiring college students. This week, he announced the first annual Wilson’s Image College Scholarship award to be given to two North Minneapolis-based African American students headed to college this fall. Named after his … [Read more...]
What summertime means for Black children
The arrival of summer generates excitement. But it could also bring challenges for both parents and educators. Many students experience a loss in math learning during the summer months known commonly as “summer slide.” Students from middle-class families may not be as affected as they have access to more resources to make up for the learning loss. However, those from … [Read more...]