U.S. offers peace keeping double standard in Mideast relations
By Frank Erickson Contributing Commentator A recent headline read, “At U.N., Obama tries to keep Mideast peace hopes alive.” So ...
Harlem Children’s Zone shows us what is possible here
Harlem Children’s Zone shows us what is possible here Ask me how I’m doing these days and I’ll tell you ...
A betrayal of trust: the closing of North High School
The latest in the continuing betrayal of education in our community, this time the closing of North High School, occurred ...
Not enough teachers in our city’s public schools look like me
By Rev. Mary Flowers-Spratt Contributing commentator Foster children are especially vulnerable to being treated differently Responding to an article by ...
Letting Mom out of the kitchen… and sister too!
This high-powered election season has been largely overshadowed by the advent of the so-called Tea Party and the rapidly changing ...
Hospital sends severely injured Black man home to die Too many questions remain unanswered
“A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.” — Samuel Johnson, 18th century Part of the ...
Change your thoughts, change your life
Apathy and fear-based thinking — i.e., ”I am afraid to fail”: We need to realize that failure (mistakes) is a ...
Mark 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 ...
MN 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, ...
‘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 ...
‘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 ...
‘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 ...
Is 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, ...
Homeless 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 ...
Sheila 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 ...
Catalyst 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 ...
Look around — it’s a beautiful day in Mr. Khaliq’s neighborhood
By Doug Grow Contributing Writer Certainly, the work Nick Davis/Nathaniel A. Khaliq has done in St. Paul has mattered. The ...
The Magic business potion: Invest in urban America
By Charles Hallman Contributing Writer Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson shares his success secrets Investing in urban America is a good thing, ...
Design leader sees value in adventure, creativity
By Catherine Kelly Contributing Writer Innovative design, understanding, and the importance of diversity are guiding philosophies for General Motors Vice ...
Khaliq looks back on a lifetime of struggle and change
News Analysis By Doug Grow Contributing Writer So many battles won, so many lost, and so many — well, sometimes ...
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