State’s Black teens show health gains, including reduced pregnancies
However, wellness gap remains between White youth and youth of color Collectively, Minnesota’s teens are doing better today on key...
Read moreOur stories and symbols can restore our authentic Black selves
Third of a three-part column This is the last in a three-part series focused on the effects that enslavement, cultural...
Read moreDocumentary confronts us with the grim realities of Black AIDS
By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer Released earlier this year, Endgame: AIDS in Black America (PBS-DVD), produced and directed by...
Read moreMedia justice activists develop racial equity pledge
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Nearly 50 persons attended “A Gathering for Media Justice” held last weekend at...
Read moreWhen good people essentially do nothing
Power, politics, and policy and the influence they have over African American people According to Pastor Terrance Jacobs, former director...
Read moreEnjoy your holidays in moderation, and stay motivated
The holidays are in full swing! Christmas parties at work, family gatherings, and a host of other events are...
Read moreMpls psychologist receives award for professional excellence
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota presented Minneapolis psychologist Bravada Garrett-Akinsanya, executive director of the African...
Read moreEnjoy a healthy holiday season
Often, when we hear the term “healthy relationship” we think of intimate or romantic relations. However, healthy relationships expand...
Read moreHoliday cuisine: healing for the mind, body and SOUL
As we look forward to spending quality time with family and friends over a hearty spread, you might be...
Read morePastor celebrates 50 years of ministry
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Alphonse Reff, Sr. accepted the call to ministry in 1962. “I thought I...
Read moreIt’s time to stand up and shout, ‘No more!’
This is a very trying time for the African Americans in Minneapolis. First let me start off by saying...
Read moreMotivational speaker transfers NBA skills to the business world
Walter Bond teaches audiences the importance of connecting By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Walter BondPhoto by Charles Hallman After...
Read moreThe growing contingent workforce: Contract work can present new opportunities
With 35 percent of U.S. companies relying on smaller staffs since the recession, the landscape of the labor market is...
Read moreThe healing effect of cooking is in the hand of the preparer
Salut a los espíritus of this house and the espiritu que abre las puertas,” (greetings to the spirits of this...
Read moreNovember is National Pet Diabetes Awareness Month
November is National Pet Diabetes Month, and BluePearl Veterinary Partners encourages pet owners to become more aware of the signs...
Read moreDiabetic eye disease on the rise in U.S. — African Americans at higher risk
Diabetes affects nearly 26 million people in the United States. In addition, another 79 million people are estimated to have...
Read moreInsights from experts at starting anew
Hello to all the followers of the “Starting Anew” column. I am pleased to announce that after many...
Read moreAmerica’s Black First Family symbolizes rise of African culture
Hotep (Be at peace, be at rest, be free) In this the second in a three-part series, I want to...
Read moreLiving, surviving and thriving with a disability
Living (the early years) Part two of a series Many of you may be wondering what my disability...
Read moreWhen good people essentially do nothing
Power, politics, and policy and the influence they have over African American people Many children win medals...
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