Since the election of two Muslim women to the United States Congress in 2018, there has been a heightened sensitivity to criticisms of the policies of the Israeli government.
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Black Business Spotlight: Momma’s Kitchen
One of the Twin Cities’ newest soul food spots is looking to make a lasting impression that goes beyond a great plate of food.
Posted inGo Green, Local & State, National, News
Mostly White environmental groups downplay Black issues
As environmental justice battles rage around the country, thousands of African American children and adults are being left out of the conversation.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Esketamine: a promising new treatment for depression
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new medication to treat depression: esketamine.
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‘Soul on Ice’ chronicles overlooked Black hockey history
Kwame Damon Mason’s 2016 documentary ‘Soul on Ice: Past, Present and Future’ tells the untold story of the Coloured Hockey League.
Posted inLocal & State, Lynx/WNBA, News, Sports
Lynx player hopes new WNBA, CBS TV deal leads to bigger checks
The WNBA and CBS recently announced it would broadcast 40 WNBA games in prime-time and on weekends as part of a brand new multiyear deal between the league and the sports. It all kicks off on May 25.
Posted inBulletin
Be a good neighbor when having a backyard recreational fire
With the warmer weather comes more time outdoors, including taking in the simple pleasures of a backyard fire. Before lighting up, make sure to review the City of Minneapolis ordinances below to help keep neighborhoods safe and livable: Outdoor recreational fires are permitted between 9 am and 10 pm. Keep fires small: less than three […]
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Hats off to the young explorers!
The MSR welcomed students from Green Central Elementary’s Neighborhood Explorers group on Tuesday, April 23.
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The case for African American reparations
For the first time, most major Democratic presidential contenders are talking about whether the U.S. government should consider paying reparations.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Local organization helps families overcome barriers to homeownership
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has resources and programs to help families make the life-changing shift from renters to property owners.
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Ghettoizing Black media takes the fun out of sports coverage
It once was fun covering sports. Nowadays, however, media days and post-game press conferences more resemble White House press briefings.
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From radical student to retiring professor
Nearly five decades ago, Dr. John S. Wright helped make history as an antagonist for civil rights and racial equity at the University of Minnesota.
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Noor trial faces MPD’s ‘blue wall of silence’
Now well into its third week, the trial of former police officer Mohamed Noor has put the Minneapolis Police Department’s “blue wall of silence” in the forefront, along with issues of transparency and inconsistencies amongst its officers.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Cancer death gap narrows between Blacks and Whites
New research shows that the disparity gap between African Americans and Whites is starting to narrow.
Posted inArts + Culture, Books
Educator’s personal journey powers children’s storytelling
Local author Donna Gingery has published her first children’s book ‘Red’s Adventures: The Egg Pie’ to help youth find their superpower.
Posted inSports
State tournament photos 2019
A few pictures from the 2019 state boys’ basketball tournament.
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Black Business Spotlight: Therapy of Champions
Branden Johnson has been on a healing mission since his former days in the NBA Development League. He was first introduced to cryotherapy, a form of medical therapy, after NBA greats Jason Kidd and Jason Terry suggested he try it out.
Posted inArts + Culture, Music
Dance on: How Prince’s legacy of giving continues to thrive
Prince spent his entire career privately supporting causes that were near and dear to his heart.
Posted inOpinion
Are Black Americans close to receiving reparations?
From a historical perspective, approximately 4,000,000 Africans and their descendants were enslaved in the U.S. and colonies that became the U.S. from 1619 to 1865.
Posted inNational, News
Does legalizing marijuana help or harm Americans?
The legalization of marijuana has been a topic of contention and confusion for both sides of the debate.