Conclusion of a three-part story The first two parts of this story on the April 10-12 “Power the Future” conference covered opening remarks from Forum on Workplace Inclusion Executive Director Steve Humerickhouse and the keynote address from Earvin Johnson. The story concludes this week with the conference’s closing speech by award-winning journalist and Minneapolis native […]
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Posted inGophers/College, Sports
Gopher frosh pitcher gaining his groove
There are approximately 100 African American and other student-athletes of color this school year at the University of Minnesota. In an occasional series throughout the 2017-18 school and sports year, the MSR will highlight many of these players This week: Gopher freshman baseball pitcher Joshua Culliver Joshua Culliver is one of eight first-year hurlers on […]
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports
Shifting the WNBA season to fall/winter a bad idea
Since assuming office in 2014, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver seemingly likes to sow seeds of doubts about the WNBA’s future at inopportune times.
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports
Cheryl Reeve: Lynx have ‘lots of things’ to improve (audio)
“We have lots of things that we can improve on, ” Minnesota Lynx General Manager and Head Coach Cheryl Reeve told Larry Fitzgerald in a recent interview. Click the link below to find out what Coach Reeve said the four-time champs needs to do this season to be successful.
Posted inSports, Timberwolves/NBA
Wolves wrap-up: nothing to shout about
The 2017-18 Minnesota Timberwolves most likely have completed their exit interviews as they hang up their uniforms for the year. They ended an NBA-longest 13-season playoff drought with a 1-4 first-round exit loss to Houston. That should’ve left a bad taste in the players’ collective mouths, not a ‘Well, we made it’ hangover. Increasing regular […]
Posted inLocal & State, News
Some see big battles looming ahead for Mayor Frey
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s first 100 days in office have had him “working like a dog,” he told the MSR. Frey spoke to us last week prior to his April 23 one-hour appearance at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs, where he reflected on his first three months in office. “We have […]
Posted inArts + Culture, Theater
REVIEW: Guthrie’s ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ a dud
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner at Guthrie Theater, Todd Kreidler’s adaptation of William Rose’s screenplay showcases acting highlights in an otherwise pedestrian production of a story that never had a great deal going for it. Regina Marie Williams (Dinah Was/Penumbra), (Ruined/Mixed Blood) is priceless as the adorably feisty Tillie, who consistently oversteps her bounds. As a Guthrie veteran Peter […]
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Hennepin County commits to disparity reduction ‘marathon’
In a move to actually walk the walk instead of just talking the talk, this month Alex Tittle stepped on board at Hennepin County as Director of Disparity Reduction.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mayor Frey: More cops of color would change MPD culture
Improving community and police relations within communities of color is one of the most ambitious goals Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has set for himself, especially considering he came into office at a time when tensions with police in communities of color are at a high level. Though he has only been in office for just […]
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Cancer survivor draws from own experience to help others
When Alana Carrington lay on the floor in her house and told God she wanted a change, she was not expecting the response to come in the form of being diagnosed with cancer and later losing her job. Nevertheless, that is exactly what happened. In January of 2008, Carrington walked out of the hospital, threw […]
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Minneapolis NAACP #Blackout event calls for inclusion at State Capitol
At the recent African American Day of Unity gathering at the State Capitol, Jeffrey Aguy, event coordinator and vice president of the NAACP Minneapolis Branch, introduced James Burroughs, the chief inclusion officer for the State of Minnesota. In his remarks to Capitol visitors, Burroughs lamented the less than one percent of $2 billion dollars in […]
Posted inSports, Timberwolves/NBA
Derek Fisher talks Timberwolves, playoffs, and career (audio)
After the Timberwolves made the playoffs — the team’s first playoff appearance in 14 years — Larry Fitzgerald caught up with five-time NBA champion and ex-New York Knicks Coach, Derek Fisher.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
‘I have all the weapons I need’ – taking action to heal your autistic child
Conclusion of a two-part story In honor of National Autism Awareness Month, Sheletta shares her experience as the mother of three children on the autism spectrum. My son Brandon, after he was diagnosed as autistic, had an appointment with a speech pathologist named Becky at a local children’s hospital. They say it was random and […]
Posted inGophers/College, Lynx/WNBA, Sports
Being on both sides of the whistle
A seasoned Coach Staley advises new Coach Whalen New Gopher Women’s Basketball Coach Lindsay Whalen said in last week’s “View” that she soon would “reach out” to South Carolina and U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Coach Dawn Staley. Staley in 2000 became the first WNBA player to take a Division I head coaching job (at Temple) […]
Posted inArts + Culture, Music
Rapper Prof talks new album ‘Pookie Baby,’ touring and more
Southside Minneapolis’ own Prof just released a new album entitled Pookie Baby and is slated to hit the Soundset stage May 27 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. I recently had a chance to catch up with the Rhymesayers’ rapper and we touched on a number of topics. Below is an excerpt of our conversation. Sean […]
Posted inArts + Culture
Lessons learned at the beauty shop
National Hair Stylist Appreciation Day is April 30. In honor of the occasion, see Sheletta Brundidge’s contribution below, and look for more “hair stories” in coming days on the MSR. There is nothing I love more than being in a Black beauty shop with my sisters. The fresh smell of perm and conditioner coupled with honest […]
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Multi-state mentorship program asks students, ‘Why You?’
The only requirement to participate is to want help Several years ago, Dr. Renaldo Blocker was reflecting on the importance of mentors in his life. “We realized that we were fortunate to have a support system throughout our academic and professional career.” Blocker is a Mayo Clinic healthcare systems engineering assistant professor. “We were fortunate […]
Posted inNational, News
Comedian Bill Cosby found guilty in sexual assault trial
Inside the courtroom NORRISTOWN, Pa.— A Montgomery County jury on Thursday found comedian Bill Cosby guilty on all three counts of aggravated indecent assault in the case involving Andrea Constand, a former Temple University employee who said she sought career advice and friendship from the entertainer. The decision came after more than a day of […]
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Whose outrage gets the attention?
News Analysis Why all the fuss now when Black women have been crying ‘Me too!’ since Jamestown? Starting with claims againt (and subsequent conviction of ) Bill Cosby, fast worsening to now comprise a considerable rouge’s gallery, including movie mogul Harvey Weinstein and Minnesota notables Sen. Al Franken and Prairie Home Companion creator-star Garrison Keillor, […]
Posted inOpinion
Facebook continues to fail the Black community
“Mr. Zuckerberg, would you be comfortable sharing with us the name of the hotel you stayed in last night?” That was a question Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) posed to Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s congressional hearing in which the latter responded with an awkward “No.” It is likely that Mr. Zuckerberg found this question too intrusive, yet […]