Swedish delegates study Somali success in Minnesota
by Issa A. Mansaray Contributing Writer Twin Cities Somalis’ business and educational pursuits inspire visitors Minnesota is home to about...
Read moreMajor Topps celebrated life and service
By Vickie Evans-Nash Contributing Writer On Tuesday, November 2, Major Topps, Jr., a well-known North Minneapolis community member and advocate...
Read moreMPS: Northside community must recruit North High’s next 9th grade class
Parents, students and community members last week successfully caused the Minneapolis School Board and superintendent to change their minds and...
Read moreCharter Commission will redraw Mpls political boundaries
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Current all-White membership must undergo significant change to fairly represent the city’s diversity Every 10...
Read morePanel stresses urgency of closing achievement gap
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer But shift in political winds could stall progress Putting students first is among the most...
Read moreWhere will newly elected Black Republicans fit in?
Membership in Congressional Black Caucus uncertain Election Day victories for two Black Republicans raise a rare question in the House...
Read moreBlack membership in U.S. House increases; Black voter turnout grows in key states
The midterm elections resulted in increased racial and ethnic minority diversity in the U.S. Congress, including expanded African American representation...
Read moreAchievement gap extends to state’s higher education
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Black college graduation rates lag well behind Whites' in Minnesota Minnesota's Black-White achievement gap extends...
Read moreGraduation gap persists among U of M student-athletes
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer According to the NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) report released October 27, the U of...
Read moreMinnesota’s Malians celebrate 50 years of independence
By Issa A. Mansaray Contributing Writer Many express disappointment; all are hopeful Although Malians make up one of the smallest...
Read moreViolence town hall covered familiar ground
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer The causes are many, the cure unclear Violence in North Minneapolis has been on a...
Read moreMark Dayton: ‘I hope that I can earn the support of African American voters’
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer The DFL candidate for governor responds to Black issues Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton last...
Read moreMN Black women organize against breast cancer
By Vickie Evans-Nash Staff Writer Editor emeritus of Essence spreads words of inspiration As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month,...
Read more‘It is time for fresh eyes to come on board’
By Titilayo Bediako Contributing Writer An interview with Rebecca Gagnon (RG) MSR: Why do you want to be a member...
Read more‘I’m a cut above the rest’
By Titilayo Bediako Contributing Writer An interview with T. Williams (TW) MSR: When you first ran for school board, what...
Read more‘No more business as usual with me on the board’
By Titilayo Bediako Contributing Writer An interview with Chanda Smith Baker (CSB) MSR: Why do you want to be a...
Read moreIs North High a terminal case?
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Accusations fly as to how the venerable school got in such bad shape To many,...
Read moreHomeless in Minneapolis: A day in the life of a family in emergency shelter
By Cynthia Boyd Contributing Writer Gregory Ellis starts his days at the front desk of People Serving People (PSP), a...
Read moreSheila Raye Charles offers message of hope to ex-offenders
By Vickie Evans-Nash Staff Writer Sheila Raye Charles, born Sheila Jean Robinson, spent much of her life surrounded by the...
Read moreCatalyst Community Partners helps revitalize North Minneapolis
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Building renovation, business development, use of minority contractors are the nonprofit’s priorities While driving around...
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