What greater investment can one make than in the young? “Get Lit & Let Go,” an upcoming event at New Rules, will provide a space for young women, ages 15-18, to learn the importance of self-care in a fun environment. The upcoming daylong event, organized by Shaundelle Darris of HerSilincey and Sierra Carter of The […]
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‘Fab Five’ athletes of the week
This week’s “Fab Five” athletes are members of the Minneapolis North’s 2016 Class A state championship boys’ basketball team.
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What is mononucleosis?
Mononucleosis (mono) is an infectious disease caused, most commonly, by transmission of the Epstein-Barr virus.
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Memo to Republicans: I was Kanye, before Kanye
Why do Republicans continue to be obsessed with shiny new objects when it comes to the Black community as opposed to being willing to keep their eyes on the prize with the “hard” work of coalition building? I have had enough of the Kanye West-Donald Trump “bromance.” KANYE WEST IS NOT A REPUBLICAN, NOR IS […]
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Why can’t Black men get paid, too?
Why are only the Black men seen as “gimme-gimme” if they filed a lawsuit, or seen as opportunistic if they went on talk shows? Why must only the Black men be expected to settle for a dollar?
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Model Cities names Kizzy Downie as new CEO
Model Cities has announced that its Board of Directors has named seasoned Model Cities’ veteran Kizzy Downie as the organization’s next chief executive officer, effective August 6, 2018.
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$2,500 reward offered in shooting death of activist Tyrone Williams
Police have named a suspect in connection with the shooting death of community activist Tyrone Williams. An arrest warrant has been issued for 27-year-old Sid Brady Strickland-Green in connection with Williams’ murder. The police have also teamed up with Crime Stoppers of Minnesota to offer a reward of up to $2,500 for any information leading […]
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St. Paul Fire Department hires first Black female firefighter in 10 years
After 10-year lapse, St. Paul adds second Black female in the department’s history The St. Paul Fire Department now has three new Black firefighters on its roster – including its first new female firefighter in over 10 years. Brittany Baker, Brandyn Springsted and Dujuan Williams were sworn in May 11 at the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center […]
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Right-wing firebrand wows American Experiment forum
She’d like to ignite an ‘ideological civil war in the Black community’ Candace Owens is an unapologetic Black conservative activist. She first rose to fame in 2017 as founder of the Red Pill Black website – her third website since leaving a private equity firm several years ago – and a YouTube channel that has […]
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UNCF Twin Cities Masked Ball raises more than $700K
College-bound African American students got a significant boost this weekend from fundraising efforts of the Minneapolis United Negro College Fund (UNCF).
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Gabrielle Union breaks into the suspense genre
If you’re looking for a fun thriller, Breaking In should hit the spot – just enjoy the ride and don’t ask a lot of questions.
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Rapper Meek Mill calls for criminal justice reform
“Meek’s case is just one example of how the excessively punitive criminal justice system targets Black people every day and turns prisons into profit-generating institutions.”
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NCAA panel report all show, no substance?
The supposedly independent panel released their 60-page report last month. “Our focus has been to strengthen the collegiate model,” Rice told ESPN.com.
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‘Racial conscience of sport’ reflects on his activism
Origins of The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport First of a two-part column For virtually his entire life, Dr. Richard Lapchick has been fighting for social change. He has the battle scars to prove it. While working late in his office in February 1978, after a successful effort in leading a boycott campaign against […]
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The news on sexually transmitted diseases in America is shocking
Here’s what you should know to be safe Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are spread from one person to another during sexual acts. These include vaginal, anal and oral sex. STDs are common, and their occurrence is on the rise. The bad news is that STDs can cause dangerous health problems. The good news […]
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Teacher of the Year finalist says, ‘The North Side made me’
As an adolescent, you often have dreams about how to plan your life for the best road to success. For many individuals from disenfranchised communities, the first and main goal is to simply “get out the hood.” One woman in particular, however, decided that it was not just good enough to graduate from North, attend […]
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Children’s earliest days can affect health for life
Adverse childhood experiences recognized as risk factors The impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) was first examined in 1995 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Over 17,000 Southern California participants – over 46 percent age 60 and older – responded to the two-year study. Among its major findings: Two-thirds of the participants […]
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Black creatives explore new technologies to amplify storytelling
Over 100 Black creatives and tastemakers recently attended an invitation-only, first-ever Black Media Story Summit in New York City.
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Crooners Lounge welcomes Freddy Cole
Pianist Freddy Cole is coming to the Twin Cities. In honor of his late brother Nat King Cole, who would’ve turned 99 this year, Freddy will perform a centennial celebration concert at Crooners on May 19 and 20. “I always love to come to Minnesota and play,” Freddy said in a recent MSR phone interview. Freddy called in […]
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North Dakota State ‘Fab Five’
This week’s “Fab Five” features five former metro area basketball players who teamed up to give the North Dakota State College of Science men’s basketball team a successful season.