The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder congratulates staff writer and On the Radar host Damenica Ellis on her graduation from Howard University with a Bachelor of Arts in Media, Journalism and Film.
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Posted inOpinion
The stigma we carry, the silence we must break
Dr. Sharon M. Holder writes that mental health stigma in communities of color is rooted in generational silence, systemic barriers and trauma, and calls on readers to break that silence this Mental Health Month.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Spring is in the air, and so is the grind: Fitness communities of color kick off the season
Fitness communities of color across the Twin Cities are hitting their stride this spring with the EZ Bike Club’s breast cancer awareness ride, Black Men Run Twin Cities and Tierra Rec Club bringing people together to move, heal and connect.
Posted inLocal & State
Honoring a Legend: Walter Q Bear Banks Inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame!
Walter Q Bear Banks has been inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame for his decades of dedication, talent, and passion for broadcasting, as well as his commitment to uplifting Communities of Color and amplifying the stories that matter.
Posted inNews
‘Emergency’ or not, Covid is still killing peopleÂ
Minnesota has experienced a surge in respiratory illnesses, including Covid-19, RSV, and the flu.
Posted inNews
Walz expands job opportunities for non-college grads
Minnesota eliminates degree requirement for state jobs.
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
Communities of color bear the brunt of toxic waste
When industrial planning meets minority communities it’s never an equitable process regarding whose health will suffer.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Many health organizations have committed to ending disparate care—we must hold them accountable
‘It has been proven in study after study that the experience of racism has very real health effects, and it affects the quality of health care you receive.’Â
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
State bonding bill prioritizes investment in Communities of Color
Investing in ‘predominately Black communities’ is important to the Walz-Flanagan administration, Flanagan said.