GLBT characters of color on the big and small screens
It’s hard enough finding straight people of color — including Black folk — on TV and film, never mind ...
Month: August 2012
Angie Stone’s upcoming CD makes her a Rich Girl
Album has a wealth of great music, lyrics Angie Stone mines a gem with her newest offering. ...
Funding cuts decrease access to books for 21,217 MN children
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Children’s literacy programs, especially in low-income neighborhoods, are too often overlooked. However as ...
Author uses life experiences for children’s books — Proceeds used to support Liberian orphanage
By James L. Stroud, Jr. Contributing Writer If you read, write or know anything about fiction, then you know ...
Voter ID march
On Sunday, August 26, 2012, an estimated 400 concerned citizens/protesters converged at the Sabathani Community Center in South Minneapolis. ...
Students can still register to vote on Election Day in MN
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer According to Rock the Vote, a national young people’s voter registration advocacy group, ...
Former Brooklyn Park candidate emphasizes importance of primary elections
By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer Reva Chamblis, former candidate for Brooklyn Park City Council’s East District, isn’t by ...
MS may cause Linda Gill to fall, but she always gets up
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Linda Gill with husband, Mitchell Gill, Sr.Photo courtesy of Linda Gill When doctors told ...
On crime, racism, and distrust of police
“When you shoot somebody, that’s not the only person that you’re killing.” — Nona Gaye, Marvin Gaye’s daughter, ...
Strong communities require healthy relationships
What is a healthy relationship? What do healthy relationships look like? Have you ever been in a healthy relationship? ...
Hot headliners hit the Selby Ave. music festival
It is with great pride and pleasure to announce, it’s time to kick back and enjoy one of the ...
The rulers’ goal is to put ya’ll back in chains
“He’s going to let the big banks write their own rules, unchain Wall Street. They are going to put ...
Please publish accurate information on SCSU Black graduation rates
As St. Cloud State approaches the 2012-2013 school year, projections are that the university will continue its trend ...
Why are so many Black men dying?
By Terry Yzaguirre Guest Commentator As I arrived at the homicide scene on 21st and Penn Avenue ...
WNBA partnership offers internships, mentoring for Black youth
But will the Lynx join this national diversity effort? The WNBA recently has joined forces with 100 ...
Jackie Robinson’s fight against racism: the untold story
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Jackie Robinson’s legacy and life story has been told and retold over the ...
Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. reaps rewards for giving back
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Monday, August 27, I’m on the road again doing what I do. This time, I’m not covering ...
Ronnie Laws and Tom Browne: Jazz-funk giants joined forces at Dakota
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer “Always There” (1975) and “Funkin’ for Jamaica” (1979) are legendary songs for Ronnie Laws ...
Youth Development League motivates youth to excellence
Some people gain inspiration from their childhood difficulties and overcome their environments, subsequently reaching back to help others with ...
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