Vikings close Central gap
By Larry Fitzgerald Contributing Writer For the Vikings, the future is brighter now after coming back in the second half ...
More consistent officiating needed in college hoops
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer It’s not complicated: ‘Just call the game by the rules’ Consistency in men’s and women’s ...
NFL Black coaches raise record to 18-15
By Kwame JC McDonald Contributing Writer The win-loss records are listed with the respective coaches noted: Pittsburgh (MIKE TOMLIN) 4-1; ...
Regina Marie Williams: Actress earns accolades for hard work on the local stage
By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer Regina Marie Williams’ ascent to prominence in Twin Cities theater has been one of peerless ...
Jazz artists among Prince’s favorites in upcoming tour
He didn’t reveal tour itinerary details at the press conference. Yet, by now you know what time it is. Prince ...
Waiting for “Superman” details the mis-education of the nation
By Donavee Chappell Originally posted 10/21/2010 The Mis-education of the Negro by Carter G. Woodson, first published in 1933, explained ...
Local singers give tribute to soul legends
By Vickie Evans-Nash Contributing Writer In the summer of 2005, R&B artist Luther Vandross, most remembered for his uniquely soulful ...
Festival calls for Black audiences to see Black films
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer ‘Ultimate goal is to be premier film festival in Midwest’ pledges founder Since its founding ...
Spalding, Moran lead jazz to a new era
Onward they go. In the pursuit of musical excellence, there are many major players within our realm. So far, jazz ...
Mark Dayton is the right choice for governor
By Representatives Jeff Hayden and Bobby Joe Champion Guest Commentators This is an incredibly challenging yet hopeful time for our ...
The attempt to oust the NAACP president: Why?
The Black “leadership” of Minneapolis continues their efforts to run a mini-plantation. I say to them: Let my people go. ...
Stop the bleaching of Black and Latino voting districts
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Contributing Commentator Black Americans once again stand at a critical junction in helping to determine ...
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 ...
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