Now into her second term, April Graves has learned to appreciate the virtues of deliberation and consensus-building in governing.
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Posted inBusiness
7 tips to tackle your financial goals with confidence
Whether you are a novice when it comes to counting your coins or an experienced investor, there are always steps you can take to take control of your financial destiny.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
How safe is CBD oil?
There is emerging research that CBD may be useful in treating anxiety, and there are countless anecdotal reports that it helps muscle aches, joint pain, depression, psychiatric conditions, and insomnia.
Posted inSports
Ben Coleman was a local hero to many
To the Honorable Ben Coleman, thank you for teaching us how to fish! You were truly, truly a great man with a great legacy indeed.
Posted inSports
Short hockey pro enjoys ‘playing with the big dogs’
Nina Rodgers, a Minnetonka native and Hopkins High School grad, is the Whale’s only Black player.
Posted inNews
YWCA forum calls for more ‘White humility’
Dr. Robin DiAngelo noted that culture is specifically structured so that White people have the choice to remain stuck in their ignorance.
Posted inOpinion
New voting laws can disrupt GOP’s ‘power grab’
Allowing American voters a more accessible and a stress-free trip to their voting precincts should be a no-brainer.
Posted inOpinion
What role will the U.S. play in Venezuela’s crisis?
Over the three days of researching and writing this column, the NYT published over a dozen separate articles on how Venezuela current political crisis will impact the world’s nations and cities.
Posted inOpinion
Trump’s America rewards abuse and discrimination
Whether it’s Jeff Sessions, Stephen Miller, or Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the Trump administration has a real knack for empowering and absolving people who push discriminatory law enforcement and immigration policy.
Posted inOpinion
Frequent income ‘dips’ shown to have adverse health effects
Poverty is the biggest killer on the planet, hands down.
Posted inArts + Culture
Beyond boundaries: PaviElle French heals with soulful symphony
PaviElle French is set to debut “A Requiem for Zula” — a seven-movement homage to her late mother — this weekend at the Ordway Theatre as part of SPCO’s Tapestry19 Festival.
Posted inGophers/College, Sports
C. Vivian Stringer’s ‘coaching tree’ yet to be measured
A “coaching tree” historically refers to a head coach whose career has produced head coaching jobs for others. Sadly, this reference seems only to apply to White coaches. You often hear about the late Pat Summitt’s “tree,” but we hear nothing about Rutgers’ C. Vivian Stringer’s, the only Black coach to amass 1,000 career victories. […]
Posted inArts + Culture
Young artist aims to spread peace through her paintings
Olivia Bruce uses water colors, markers and color pencils, acrylic and oil pints to come up with one-of-a-kind creations that have captured the attention of Michelle Obama…
Posted inNews
Policing & Profiling: Building a Culture of Trust
Minnesota’s Black Community Project is hosting a community panel discussion on police and racial profiling with Twin Cities law enforcement and community relations professionals.
Posted inArts + Culture, Black History Month, Special Editions
Black History Month Calendar: Feb. 12-21, 2019
Each week this month, MSR editors share their top picks for events celebrating Black History Month.
Posted inArts + Culture
More than fun in the sun: big lessons, attractions in Texas
After my story about making vacations a teaching opportunity for your children ran in the MSR this past December, I’ve been inundated with calls and e-mails from parents looking for places to go. Most of them asked, “Where should I take my children for spring break?” Others demanded to know, “Are there places nearby we […]
Posted inGo Green
Bike-friendly cities should be designed for all, not just for wealthy White cyclists
Designing for bikes has become a hallmark of forward-looking modern cities worldwide. Bike-friendly city ratings abound, and advocates promote cycling as a way to reduce problems ranging from air pollution to traffic deaths.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight, News
Black Business Spotlight: Nokomis Dental Center
After working at a dental practice for nine months, Dr. Grace Warren of Nokomis Dental Center not only knew she wanted to own her dentistry business but also own the building that housed it.
Posted inEducation
3 ways to improve education about U.S. slavery
When it comes to teaching students about slavery in the United States, teachers often stumble through the topic.