Gary Cunningham gives back, as his uncle Moe taught him
The ‘one story’ of European colonialism informs his work By Isaac Peterson Contributing Writer Minneapolis-native Gary Cunningham’s career has...
Read moreMpls police attempt to sully character of Terrance Franklin
News Analysis By Mel Reeves Contributing Writer The Star Tribune headlines read “New DNA evidence in Franklin case” and...
Read moreVeteran supporter mixes with Bad Company
Motorcycle club (good guys contrary to the name) offers vets a positive pastime By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer ...
Read moreRacial Equity Justice Day at the Capitol a multicultural rally
By Isaac Peterson Contributing Writer By most accounts, 2013 saw some promising action by the Minnesota State Legislature, such...
Read moreCity’s ‘Vision, Values, Goals & Strategic Directions’ open to public comment
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer The public has until March 14 to submit comments on the City of Minneapolis’...
Read moreFormer inmate shares traumatic story of incarceration
Organizations partner to take next steps on “Ban the Box” legislation By Charles Hallman Staff Writer The Minneapolis...
Read moreChildren’s book written to help ‘tear down the walls of prejudice’ against mental illness
By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer Mental health has always been, at the least, a touchy subject among African Americans....
Read morePresident Obama visits St. Paul to promote transportation budget
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Reportedly Barack Obama’s approval rating in Minnesota is at its lowest since he became...
Read moreState Legislature argues for public notice postings online
Opponents say move blocks access to info for lower-income and elder citizens By Isaac Peterson Contributing Writer A...
Read moreBack to Black
What is “Back to Black?” Fashion Odds, an online fashion and entertainment bi-monthly magazine established in the Twin Cities, defines...
Read moreKeystone Computer Solution: preparing youth of color for IT professions
Couple says creating future leaders is ‘the right thing to do’ By Isaac Peterson Contributing Writer The Richburgs,...
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President Obama visits St. Paul
President Barack Obama, in St. Paul on Wednesday, reiterated his vow he made earlier in his State of the...
Read moreCity of Mpls committed to Northside economic growth projects
Jobs, housing, support services for local residents is top priority for CPED By Charles Hallman Staff Writer The City...
Read moreMinneapolis NAACP swears in new members
New leaders say their mission includes no time for negativity By Isaac Peterson Contributing Writer The Minneapolis...
Read moreCivil rights report highlights across-the-board disparities
Education gaps, high incarceration strongly impacts Black unemployment By Charles Hallman Staff Writer The “intolerably high unemployment rates” for...
Read moreWhite students’ discrimination complaints at MCTC create atmosphere of censorship
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Some believe that the administrative decision surrounding a Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC)...
Read moreSt. Cloud leaders embrace the area’s growing diversity
Acknowledging the city’s ‘devastating’ history may help it leave ugly past behind By Charles Hallman Staff Writer St....
Read morePassion for Black history, culture leads couple to found company
Liberation Clothing and Gifts and Black History Expo result By Isaac Peterson, III Contributing Writer About two years ago,...
Read moreWhen it comes to training dogs, Big D’s a winner
By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer Even before Michael Vick’s infamous association with and incarceration for dog-fighting, the public imagination...
Read moreRecently e-published writer ‘digs humanity’
Name the subject — any subject — and Dwight Hobbes will have something unique to say about it. After his...
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