Indiana says its new center is ‘the only way to go’ By Charles Hallman Staff Writer A new basketball practice facility for University of Minnesota basketball? Is it needed? According to U of M Men’s Coach Tubby Smith, wanting one isn’t a case of being a copycat or keeping up with the Joneses — although […]
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Packers take Vince Lombardi Trophy home
DALLAS — How do you like that? The Green Bay Packers are the champions of football again after surviving the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 at the spectacular Texas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Yes, the Packers are taking the Vince Lombardi Trophy back home to Green Bay, the NFL’s smallest city. The thrilling Packers win was seen […]
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‘Ban the box’ advocates could help ex-offenders find legal employment
Former governor Al Quie (l) and Sondra Samuels (r) of the PEACE Foundation joined ex-offenders in advocating for Second Chance legislation. Kathy Sublett DeAngelo Chester James Cannon -photos by Charles Hallman The State Capitol rotunda was packed both with politicians and ex-offenders, speaking last week on the importance of second chances. “I don’t see the […]
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Report links racial equity with a vigorous MN economy
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Jermaine Toney is lead researcher for the Organizing Apprenticeship Project. -Photo by Charles Hallman The Minnesota legislature and Governor Mark Dayton are now debating how to solve a $6.2 billion budget deficit. However, a new Organizing Apprenticeship Project (OAP) report says that racial equity and the state’s long-term economic vitality […]
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With work scarce, student’s debts keep mounting
Sasha Morris -photo by James L. Stroud, Jr. “…And A Hard Place” is primarily devoted to a focus on folk who would be feeling a financial crunch even without this recession, people who, as a rule, once the necessities in life are met, find themselves pretty much broke. Well, nobody gets any “broker” than college […]
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Egyptian protests supported in U of M demonstration
Demonstration participant joins protesters in support of the Egyptian people. By Sheila Regan Contributing Writer An ad-hoc group of students, many from Egypt, organized a protest on Friday afternoon at Coffman Memorial Union in support of the protesters in Egypt who have recently been met with violence by the Egyptian government and President Hosni Mubarak, […]
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Bipartisan bill for ‘alternative teacher licensure’ can help close achievement gap
By Rep. Bobby Joe Champion Guest Commentator Education is, and remains, the central threshold for improving quality of life for all. History has demonstrated this to be the case. I remember growing up in a family with deep southern roots. Every time I headed south, I was frequently reminded of the sacrifices made by many […]
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Questions about Spokane after MLK Day
Why has there been such little coverage of the attempted bombing along the MLK Parade route in Spokane, Washington, January 17, 2011? Is it because of the Eastern Washington and close-by Idaho hot beds of White supremacists, Aryan Nation types, survivalists, and other American fringe White groups? Is it another negative outgrowth of the terrorist […]
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International artist Mina Agossi mistreated at Minneapolis airport
It isn’t hard to fathom what angers so much of the world about America: its galling arrogance. This fuels a sense of impunity against being accountable for mistreating others. Hence, the term “The Ugly American” used to describe U.S. citizens who travel abroad and refuse to respect the sensibilities of the countries and cultures they […]
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Brian McKnight at the Dakota: one man, two instruments, four great shows
By James L. Stroud, Jr. Contributing Writer Brian McKnight Brian McKnight fans defied the cold weather, went to downtown Minneapolis, stood in the lobby of the Dakota Jazz Club, and waited with excitement and anticipation for McKnight’s 7 pm performance to end so they could take their seats for his 9:30 pm performance. This was […]
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Givens Black Books celebrates Family
By Eartha Bell Contributing Writer Family is at times powerful, tragic, hopeful, and wrenching. In her first novel, J. California Cooper manages to capture a breadth of emotions as she guides the reader through the lives of a family born into slavery during the Civil War era. Published in 1991 (Anchor Books, $13.95), Family illustrates […]
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U.S. Blacks should heed the lesson of Haitian dictator’s return
Baby Doc has returned to Haiti. He is the son of Papa Doc and called “Baby” because he succeeded his ruthlessly despotic father with equal venom at age 19. The prospect of Duvalier (his real name) recapturing power, adding political tyranny to crushing disaster and ambient misery, is frightening. But many who are too young […]
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Fifth graders raise funds, give buffalo to family in Asia
Who would donate money to buy a water buffalo that they’ll never see, for a family that they’ll never meet, in a country that is thousands of miles away? Hila Dipman’s fifth-grade class at Richard Green Central Park School voted to do just that. The animal is purchased through Heifer, International, an organization that provides […]
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NFC dominates AFC stars 55-41
Fitz Beat Larry Fitzgerald HONOLULU, HI — For the 31st time, the Pro Bowl returned to Hawaii but this time before the Super Bowl. Two years ago, the NFL decided to move the Pro Bowl to the week before the Super Bowl and rotate the game. The NFC stars forced six turnovers in a 55-41 […]
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Gopher b-ball newcomers change with the big game
Gerald “Chip” Armelin Maverick Ahanmisi Photos courtesy of the U of M Among the 11 total newcomers on the two U-M basketball teams this season, seven are Black. Since the start of the season, three of them have seen their respective roles change. Kionna Kellogg: adjusting to ‘freshman transition’ Gopher forward Kionna Kellogg naturally had […]
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Boys’ basketball players to watch
Prep Scene Mitchell Palmer McDonald At the midseason point, let’s take a look at a few boys’ basketball players who are making their mark. Remember, these are just a few. All are seniors: ESTAN TYLER (St. Paul Johnson) — The four-year starter is leading the defending Class 3A champs in scoring, averaging 18 points per […]
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Sports career a means to an end; Steelers to win; Concordia women are winners
So many of us hoped that participation in sports would result in a lifetime of fun, recognition, adulation, money and a retirement with financial security. Each and all of these are reasons worthy of diligent pursuit. That is, if these great means are followed by an intelligent and persistent search of ways to advance one’s […]
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This Week’s Spotlights
First Avenue & 7th Street Entry 701 1st Ave. N., Mpls., 612-332-1775 or www.first-avenue.com Fri., Jan. 28, 8 pm: 5th Annual TC Hip Hop Awards With Paris Bennett, I Self Devine, No Bird Sing, Maria Isa, Chrishan, Young Rocky, Illuminous 3, Sick, Anchormen, 925ve, Definition of Dope, Chevy Boy, S.Madison and 50 Tyson Tickets are […]
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TAWU artists’ network explores, expands Black culture
By Susan Budig Contributing Writer Photo by Ayanna Muata Northside exhibit reveals wonders of ‘The Art Within Us’ “Alot of families are in turmoil,” said artist Christopher Harrison as he described the background for his painting titled “The Light.” “No matter what happens in life, there is still a glimmer of hope,” he said in […]
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Lawmaking challenges excite new state rep
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer State Representative Photo by Charles Hallman When Rena Moran was elected last November to the Minnesota State House of Representatives, she became only the second Black woman to serve in the Minnesota Legislature. She joins second-term state lawmakers Jeff Hayden and Bobby Champion, along with first-term State Senator John Harrington, […]