On January 12, Take Action Minnesota, a group “working to realize racial and economic equity across Minnesota,” according to their website, hosted an event to discuss climate change in Minnesota and to educate the public about some of the issues regarding pollution around the state. The event started out with a meet and greet followed […]
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Applications open for Made in Minnesota Solar Incentive Program
Program has supported over 1,000 solar projects in past three years SAINT PAUL – Applications for the fourth year of the Made in Minnesota Solar Incentive Program were open as of January 1, 2017, and will end at 4:30 pm CST on February 28, 2017. Administered by the Minnesota Commerce Department, the program helps fund […]
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2019 Final Four planners aim high for diversity, inclusion
Half the cost of the newly opened Vikings Stadium, known as the “People’s Stadium” before its corporate branding, has come from the people’s money — taxes and related public subsidies totaling more than half a billion dollars. Now is the time to assess just what the people, especially Black people, have received for their money […]
Posted inOpinion
Could we be on a path toward a red America?
Those of my generation remember the 1950s and the two fear-causing terms, HUAC (the U.S. House of Representatives’ House Un-American Activities Committee, and the name of U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy, Republican, from Wisconsin. HUAC was created in 1938 “to investigate alleged disloyalty and subversive activities on the part of private citizens, public employees, and those […]
Posted inHealth + Wellness
People’s Center has fascinating past, exciting future
ADVERTISEMENT The People’s Center Health Services has had a commitment to being tied to the community for 47 years. Just ask Sahra Noor, chief executive officer of People’s Center Health Services. Noor started at the clinic as a patient, and now she has served in her current role for about two years. Before she became […]
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Peanut allergies may become a thing of the past
Allergy to peanuts has been an increasing problem in children. It is estimated that the prevalence of peanut allergy is about 1.5 percent in children (about one child in every 65) under the age of 18 in the United States. Peanut allergy is one of the most common reasons for a severe allergy attack in children. In […]
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Myrlie Evers-Williams keynoted MLK Breakfast
Medgar Evers’ widow recalled the sacrifices of her generation There is a long tradition of celebration for lost loved ones and people who have done honorary work throughout their lives and continue to get recognized and celebrated. In honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Minneapolis Convention Center hosted the 27th Annual Breakfast […]
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Man to man: Black professionals reach out to inspire students
Black men in America typically face obstacles and challenges on a daily basis. In order to overcome these obstacles, it is imperative to have positive role models who can inspire and educate, encourage mental well being, and help us progress toward a better life. To assist with this endeavor, Patrick Henry High School, located at […]
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Families march for social justice
The Love, Hope, Rise Coalition, consisting of over thirty Minnesota organizations, came together to organize a family-friendly march on Saturday, January 14. Community members met at the Unity Church-Unitarian in St. Paul where they had speakers and a mini-social justice fair, which included art and sign making. Organizers from groups including East Side Freedom Library, […]
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Q&A with ‘Hidden Figures’ director Theodore Melfi
Imagine being in the running to direct the newest Spiderman film. What kind of script would have to cross your desk to make you drop out of consideration? For me, it would have to be something that moved my soul, told a story that has never been expressed on screen before, and had the potential […]
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NFL Final Four: Follow the rings!
In many ways the NFL playoffs, better known as the Super Bowl LI tournament, is like an Easter egg hunt. When the playoffs begin, just take the Super Bowl Championship rings off the head coaches and quarterbacks, hide them, and let the search begin. When the Super Bowl rings are found, they will lead you […]
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NNPA’s Chavis receives promise of first press interview with President Trump
Omarosa Manigault, recently named assistant to the president and director of communications in the Office of Public Liaison for the Trump Administration, has promised the first press interview with President Trump to Benjamin Chavis, president/CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, according to sources who attended a private meeting with the Trump transition team Jan. […]
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2017 MLK Calendar of Events
Thursday, January 12 6:30-9 pm, Mayor’s MLK Reception, Zeitgeist Arts Cafe, 222 E. Superior St. Duluth This event is in conjunction with the 2017 Twin Ports’ MLK Tribute events. Visit http://duluthnaacp.org/mlk for more information. Thursday, January 13 10:30 am, — 12:30 pm, Books For Africa, Books For Africa Warehouse, 635 Prior Ave. N., Suite 100, St. […]
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Now is the time to bring dreams to fruition
By Nekima Levy-Pounds Civil rights attorney and candidate for mayor of Minneapolis My dream for the community is to see us, as a people, rise above the limitations that have been imposed upon us in the state of Minnesota and in this nation. Far too often, our potential for greatness is hidden behind […]
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Peace, love and unity for all
By Chadwick Phillips Founder of production company Avant Garde My dream for my community is for us to be in peace, love and unity. I truly feel that for all of us that is what life was intended for. I spoke with my father who lived through the Civil Rights Movement in NYC during the ‘60s. […]
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Immigrants to America help to keep the dream alive
By Saciido Shaie Founder and president of Ummah Project Once upon a time Somalia was the land of poets. It was the land that people far and wide traveled to just for vacations. We had a good government, an atmosphere that was peaceful, and people that treated one another as though they were blood. Somewhere along […]
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College sports leadership like corporate America — mostly White
Those who run college sports are still “overwhelmingly” White and male. Such is the conclusion of the latest report by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) on key leadership positions at Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) schools and conferences. There remains a “consistent underrepresentation” of Blacks, other people of color and women. The […]
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Hopkins grad raises the bar for Northwestern
Nia Coffey makes her final stop in her hometown Wednesday [Note: at press time this game has been postponed] as a collegiate when Northwestern plays Minnesota in women’s basketball at Williams Arena. The 6’-1” senior forward and Hopkins grad last weekend became only the fifth Big Ten player to have 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds […]
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Racism and hatred have no place on our nation’s school boards
“Mr. Paladino is an elected official charged with the responsibility to represent children and families in a district comprised of over 70 percent Black, Brown, Asian, immigrant and other minority students and families; And, Mr. Paladino took an oath to ensure that students are afforded an environment which is free from fear and respects diversity […]