When he got home, the kittens had left little presents, letting him know exactly how they felt about being left alone so long. Butch, who slept with Keith, had peed on Keith’s side of the bed and was now blissfully asleep on his own side. Sundance had taken a dump on his desk. “You little—” […]
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Unanswered questions in Charleston, SC
Last week I promised to continue to dig into what has seemingly become a universal attempt to make Dylan Roof a “lone wolf” assassin, shooting and killing nine people June 17, 2015, at the Mother Emmanuel AME church in Charleston, SC, in his attempt to create racial mayhem all by himself.
Posted inSports
Charlie Sanders R.I.P.
When I first started paying attention to the NFL as a youngster growing up in Detroit, I especially loved watching Charlie Sanders catch passes for my hometown Lions. I didn’t know then that as a tight end he was doing something not often seen, since others in his position were mainly blockers in pro football’s offensive scheme.
Posted inSports
Son excels like his dad — but on a different path
Juriad Hughes Sr. was officiating a summer league basketball game at Concordia University last month when he spotted a columnist of a local newspaper taking in the action as a mere spectator. “We need to get together and do that interview,” he said in between plays. “When can we do it?”
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It’s finally time to take down those Confederate flags!
So we have no misunderstanding, the Confederate flag is by my definition a symbol of hatred. I have always felt that way. What do you think of the Confederate flag? Is it racist, or does it symbolize the South’s heritage?
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports
WNBA president talks off-season hot topics and more
Laurel Richie — in the fifth year of her WNBA presidency — had to address a couple of controversial off-season issues, including a domestic violence incident between two WNBA players, and Isiah Thomas’ now-tabled application for part ownership with the New York Liberty.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Heart and soul of Hallie Q. Brown Center retires after 39 years
Mildred Brunson, the youngest of three children, a community legend, and a community mother who loves and is loved by her community has retired after 39 years of service from the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. Although she does not like to talk about herself, she will speak openly about her love of the children, their parents and our community when she is honored on August 27 at the Center for her life’s work of community service and youth education.
Posted inSports
Stereotypes and biases abound in sports reporting says media scholar
University of Missouri Associate Professor Cynthia Frisby proposed that if you ask the average Joe, they would more often than not state that Black athletes are involved in more domestic violence incidents than White athletes.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
In Minnesota, medical marijuana has arrived
As of July 1, 2015 medical marijuana will be available by prescription in Minnesota to patients who qualify for it. The general use of marijuana has been fairly controversial until recently, when attitudes toward its use have shifted significantly. Over the past decade, the medical marijuana movement has dramatically changed attitudes towards its use.
Posted inOpinion
Well-planned execution in Charleston, South Carolina
The shooting of nine Blacks in the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), Wednesday, June 17, in Charleston, South Carolina, was horrific.
Posted inArts + Culture, Books
Fun over, time to go home
Helen hollered out, “Hey!” Keith came out of his thoughts. “Hey, Jackson! Mr. Music Man!” He called back, “At your service.” She came into the kitchenette. Hips waving all over the place, Keith smiling in unabashed admiration. “Know what I notice our repertoire could use?” “Nope, not ‘til you tell me.” “Some good old soul […]
Posted inTimberwolves/NBA
Timberwolves finally get it right
I get no personal satisfaction out of telling you how bad things have been and for how long the 16-66 Timberwolves have been bottom feeders in the NBA.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Was Charleston’s church massacre too noisy?
The June 17 Charleston massacre where nine persons were killed inside a church has “rekindled the debate” for stricter gun laws, says the latest Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) policy brief. But Minnesotans soon will be able to buy gun “silencers” after Gov. Mark Dayton on May 22 signed an omnibus public safety finance and policy bill that overwhelmingly passed both in the Senate and in the House during this year’s state legislative session.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Jack and Jill applies corporate branding to teens
Young people are now back home energized and ready to “build” their personal brand after attending a teen leadership conference in St. Paul. The Minneapolis Jack and Jill of America chapter last week hosted the four-day 61st annual Mid-Western Regional Teen Leadership Conference.
Posted inLocal & State, National, News
Jones-DeWeever: Confederate flag removal — overdue and not enough
The removal of the Confederate flag at the South Carolina capitol grounds has been hotly debated since the June 17 massacre of nine people at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina.
But it’s not just South Carolina, five other Southern states have the Confederate symbol as part of its state flag: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi.
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Controversy over U.S. poverty rate continues
n August of 2011, Tavis Smiley and Dr. Cornel West set out on a week-long bus tour of 18 cities in 11 states to reveal how the swelling scourge of poverty has affected America across racial, cultural, and geographic lines.
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How much is your job worth?
Now that you’ve started the job search process and you have begun to screen jobs, research job salaries. The goal is to find job salaries for people with similar experience and skills in your industry.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
The impact of summer on youth
Summer months are upon us, and after a long winter we often look forward to this more relaxed time of the year. However, for some youth, summer can bring about negative outcomes.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
More welcome relief from modern medicines
There are several proteins released by the body that have effects on other cells. These proteins are called cytokines. Some cytokines can cause cell growth and promote inflammation.
Posted inSports
Hastings tournament named for pioneering Black golfer
A golf tournament named for a Black man is set to take place this weekend in Hastings.
Solomon Hughes, Sr. learned to play as a youngster growing up in his native Alabama. But he wasn’t allowed to play on the courses because of Jim Crow laws and customs in place at the time.