Charter 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 ...
Panel 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 ...
Where 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 ...
Black 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 ...
Achievement 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 ...
Graduation 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 ...
Minnesota’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 ...
Violence 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 ...
Local elder keeps Black history alive in SC hometown
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Originally posted 12/1/2010 In the February 25, 2010 MSR Black History Month Supplement article “Rosa Bogar: securing a ...
Connecting with our families
By Bernadeia Johnson Contributing Writer We value the dedication that our families have to our schools and students, and we ...
HIV/AIDS film screening puts spotlight on Black infection rates
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer According to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the number of people being newly diagnosed ...
On Thanksgiving: staying grateful for what we’ve got
By Elizabeth Ellis Contributing Writer I wanted a place to live in at a price I could afford in conditions ...
School drive for used musical instruments
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Originally posted 11/17/2010 The St. Paul Central High Music Booster Club is sponsoring an instrument drive to generate ...
Giving my time to our schools
By Bernadeia Johnson Contributing Writer You may be wondering what I am doing to ensure that the Minneapolis Public Schools ...
Black businesswomen honored by WomenVenture
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Originally posted 11/3/2010 Three local Black businesswomen have been chosen for honors by St. Paul-based WomenVenture, an organization ...
Career coaching: the road to career satisfaction
By Tammy L. McIntyre, M.Ed. Contributing Writer At this point in your job search or career, you might be asking ...
Ravi Coltrane, Fourplay take giant steps for jazz
By Robin James Contributing Writer Are you listening? Of course you are. All jazz is contemporary. However, let’s keep it ...
Horror movie actor says Black absence in Hollywood a real fright
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Shawn Michael Howard grateful for opportunities despite racism Blacks are still underutilized in film and ...
New beginning for Miss Black Minnesota USA Scholarship Pageant
By Donald W.R. Allen, II Contributing Writer The 2011 Miss Black Minnesota USA Scholarship Pageant seeks to re-establish its longtime ...
Locally made horror film is Black — in front of and behind the camera
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer The Inheritance has African American cast, director, producer Too often a Black person is the ...
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