Fred Hammond will likely warm the hearts of many mothers with his ‘Mother’s Day Special’ mini-concert on Facebook
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Ten better ‘inside looks’ than ‘Last Dance’
ESPN has thus far set viewership records with its showing of “The Last Dance,” the 10-episode documentary on the Chicago Bulls that premiered April 19. This columnist is not a fan of the team—nor is any longtime Detroit Pistons fan or native Detroiter from my generation. That dates back long before Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, […]
Posted inArts + Culture, Featured, Music, News
Music pioneer Little Richard dies at age 87
One of the seminal figures in rock ‘n roll, Little Richard has passed away at age 87.
Posted inNews
Introducing Magnolia, the 2020 Gerber Spokesbaby
Magnolia Earl was chosen as the winner of its 10th Annual Gerber Spokesbaby Contest.
Posted inOpinion
ESPN projection of NFL draftees amounted to racist propaganda
The message is that Blacks are different, they can perform amazing feats on the football field but otherwise live tragic lives.
Posted inOpinion
Detroit’s poor struggle to keep the water on amidst coronavirus crisis
When the coronavirus arrived, many of these households were simply unable to follow the oft-repeated directions to engage in regular hand washing.
Posted inArts + Culture, Music
Babyface to offer special Instagram Mother’s Day tribute
Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds will host a special Mother’s Day special on Instagram featuring music from the iconic ‘Waiting to Exhale’ soundtrack.
Posted inNational, News
Unprotected NYC Black hospital workers fall to virus, Georiga’s reopening causes COVID surge and more
A mix of recent news and views you may have missed.
Posted inSports, Vikings/NFL
NFL system protects owners
The World Champion Kansas City Chiefs just picked up the 5th-year option on Super Bowl MVP Pat Mahomes for 2021.
Posted inCOVID-19, Featured, Local & State, News
County, nonprofits partner to safeguard homeless
Everyday struggles such as addiction, trauma and mental health issues are now being compounded with tight living spaces in homeless shelters.
Posted inCOVID-19, Featured, Local & State, News
Why destroy food when so many are hungry?
Second Harvest is working to try to prevent that surplus from going to waste.
Posted inFeatured, National, News
Father and son charged with murder of Ahmaud Arbery (updated)
New video reveals how Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed on February 23.
Posted inCOVID-19, Health + Wellness
Mayo’s Dr. LaPrincess Brewer to appear on Essence COVID-19 summit to address health disparities
Dr. LaPrincess Brewer of the Mayo Clinic will appear alongside other health, wellness and faith leaders to address health disparities highlighted by COVID-19.
Posted inCOVID-19, Featured
Gov. Walz signs executive order protecting COVID-19 relief funds from debt collectors
‘This order will help alleviate the financial burden Minnesotans are facing, allowing them to pay rent and put food on the table,’ said Gov. Walz.
Posted inOpinion
Stand with the Asian American community against hatred
Unfortunately, the rhetoric from people at the highest levels of our government seeks to fuel division by going back to their playbook of hatred and fear.
Posted inArts + Culture, Music
Crooners Supper Club forced to postpone drive-in concert series
Concert-goers would’ve listened to music from their vehicles, but the plan does not comply with Gov. Walz’s stay-at-home order.
Posted inArts + Culture
Flex your creative skills with sidewalk art
Public Art Saint Paul’s Sidewalk Poetry Program is a creative way to communicate during
the COVID-19 stay at home period.
Posted inCOVID-19, Featured, Health + Wellness
Containment measures threaten Black mental health, but resources are available
COVID-19 has brought to light the importance of mental health and its essential function to collective well-being.
Posted inEducation, Local & State, News
Digital divide complicates distance learning for Mpls public schools
Families who can’t access the internet should call their school to get connected to the resources they need.
Posted inCOVID-19, Health + Wellness
COVID-19 and its confusing lexicon
Some of these terms used during this coronavirus pandemic sound similar and can be very confusing.