A primarily Black Urban Women’s Movement is officially launched By Vickie Evans-Nash Contributing Writer On Saturday, January 21, approximately 200 people — overwhelmingly women, predominantly African American, with a sprinkling of men such as U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison — met for the Urban Women’s Movement kickoff.…
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Martha Reeves reflects on her life then and now By Charles Hallman Staff Writer As she slowly strolled through the “1968 Exhibit” now at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul, Martha Reeves reflected on a time that many consider a turning point for this…
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Task force reports to legislature Feb. 15 By Alleen Brown Contributing Writer In a few short weeks, the Integration Revenue Task Force will submit recommendations to the Minnesota State Legislature on how the state should redistribute $110 million of integration revenue. As the recommendation deadline nears, a…
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By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Hennepin County this month introduced a “patient-centered” pilot healthcare program designed to integrate medical, behavioral health, and human services for low-income individuals. Reduced healthcare costs are just one of the hoped-for outcomes. “It is really based on some previous work that has…
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It’s a tough undertaking to succeed Disney’s The Lion King’s original Broadway cast. That ensemble starred John Vickery (Scar), Samuel E. Wright (Mufasa), Tsiddi Le Loka (Rafiki), Heather Headley (Nala) in her career-launching turn, and a brilliant, tragically ill-fated newcomer, the late Jason Raize (Simba). The production took…
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News Analysis By Mel Reeves Contributing Writer “This is not fair. It’s not fair to single out one community. The lifeline for so many innocent people depends on the money we send,” said Abdulaziz Sugule, the former chairman of SAMSA (Somali American Money Service Association) referring to Franklin…
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Meanwhile, complaints continue to surface By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) officials and the Minneapolis NAACP now are meeting to address concerns raisedby Black employees and customers. “I think they are receptive, and I look forward to working with them,” said NAACP President Booker…
Jan 18 2012 / No Comment / Read More »Let go of Mrs. Dunning’s babies – Reuniting Black children with their grandparents should be a priority
The MSR recently published an appeal from an African American grandmother living in Mississippi for help gaining custody of her…
Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »History Theater scores another hit in cultural insensitivity
History Theater in St. Paul, headed up by Artistic Director Ron Peluso, continues its sham of supposed cultural…
Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »NCAA contenders looked like Black colleges
But they were not, nor do Black athletes or Black colleges share in the sport wealth A week ago,…
Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »Your turn to speak up has arrived Critical thinking in the village
“With the people, for the people, by the people, I crack up when I hear it; I say,…
Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »Brian Herron: Embracing forgiveness and service
Brian Herron has lived and breathed the practice of forgiveness in his lifetime. It is only recently, after…
Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »Positive attitude gives Mpls’ business owner power to thrive
By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer Treacherous as the economic waters have been, destroying lives and careers literally…
Jan 18 2012 / No Comment / Read More »Women’s Housing Partnership Holiday Party
The Women’s Housing Partnership, which provides services for women who have experienced long-term homelessness, held a holiday party last…
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