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The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR) welcomes and values insightful commentary and feedback from the community. The articles found here are edited for clarity and/or space, but the opinions are the author’s own and do not reflect the views of the MSR. The MSR does not pay for commentary. If you’re looking for paid opportunities, we invite you to become a regular contributor. Send your inquiries and submissions to submissions@spokesman-recorder.com.

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Hospital sends severely injured Black man home to die Too many questions remain unanswered

November 1, 2010July 15, 2018 - by MSR News Online

“A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.” — Samuel Johnson, 18th century Part of the doctors’ Hippocratic Oath (medical ethics) from the fifth century BCE …

Hospital sends severely injured Black man home to die Too many questions remain unanswered Read More
Opinion

The future of the Black community is in the classroom

October 13, 2010July 15, 2018 - by MSR News Online

By Sondra Samuels Guest Commentator The film Waiting for ‘Superman’ points the way If you are willing to take a sobering look at America’s broken educational system and contemplate how …

The future of the Black community is in the classroom Read More
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Hospital sends severely injured Black man home to die

October 13, 2010July 15, 2018 - by MSR News Online

By Ron Edwards Guest Commentator Too many questions remain unanswered “A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.” — Samuel Johnson, 18th century Part of the …

Hospital sends severely injured Black man home to die Read More
Opinion

August Wilson was not infallible as a playwright

October 13, 2010July 15, 2018 - by MSR News Online

By Dwight Hobbes Guest Commentator Pretending he was does not serve Penumbra well August Wilson without question was one of the greatest dramatists in not only the United States but …

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Opinion

Demand real education reform now

October 13, 2010July 15, 2018 - by MSR News Online

By Marian Wright Edelman Guest Commentator As America’s children headed back to school in September, President Obama delivered a televised back-to-school address to the nation’s students from the Julia R. …

Demand real education reform now Read More
Opinion

Dogs and Dr. King a poor mix

October 13, 2010July 15, 2018 - by MSR News Online

By Matthew Little Guest Commentator It may seem like a minor happening, but among a growing number of Minneapolis Southside residents and many others there is seething concern regarding a …

Dogs and Dr. King a poor mix Read More
Opinion

Will Supreme Court serve justice in the case of Fong Lee?

October 13, 2010July 15, 2018 - by MSR News Online

By Ron Edwards Guest Commentator Nothing but confusion has emerged from lower courts Three weeks ago, supporters of those seeking justice in the Fong Lee case were shocked by the …

Will Supreme Court serve justice in the case of Fong Lee? Read More
Opinion

While Bishop Long gets cheered, who supports his victims?

October 13, 2010July 15, 2018 - by MSR News Online

By Sheletta Brundidge Guest Commentator I’ve been following this whole scandal with Bishop Eddie Long. I read the entire lawsuit filed against the Atlanta, Georgia minister by four young men …

While Bishop Long gets cheered, who supports his victims? Read More
Opinion

Black gangs share the vision of the KKK

October 13, 2010July 15, 2018 - by MSR News Online

By Lucky Rosenbloom Guest Commentator “Last week, a White man was fined for shooting a rabbit out of season. But of course, it’s safe to murder a Negro. A rabbit is better …

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