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Archive for September, 2012
Five million people of color made voting history in 2008
Sep. 26 | Will voting trend continue in 2012? By Charles Hallman Staff Writer According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) approximately five million more voters, including Blacks, Latinos and Asians, went to the polls in the historic 2008...
Police officers need to live among the people they serve
Sep. 24 | During one of my summer breaks from college, I was sitting outside enjoying the summer breeze. In one hand I held a mayonnaise jar full of red Kool-Aid and ice. In my other hand I held a book on Egyptian culture. While reading, the sounds of a car...
Chuck Wexler in town, security plan in place
Sep. 24 | While Democratic and DFL Party heavy hitters were in Charlotte, NC for the Democratic National Convention, including Mayor R.T. Rybak, the legendary Chuck Wexler, executive director of the powerful Police Executive Research Forum (PERF)...
What has President Obama done for Blacks?
Sep. 20 | Affordable Care Act, HBCU investment top some advocates’ lists By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Since Barack Obama took office four years ago as the first Black president in U.S. history, he has been criticized by many Blacks for...
Back in the Day gathering celebrates S. Mpls
Sep. 20 | On Saturday, September 1 at Phelps Park on 39th and Chicago Avenue South in Minneapolis, the Third Annual Back in the Day gathering was held to reunite people who grew up in the community with youth and elders. Approximately 400 people attended...
The ‘Fiscal Cliff’ will hurt all of us
Sep. 20 | Economy faces devastation without action from Congress Ignorance is not bliss. However, there are too many of us who are ignoring the discussion about a legislative maneuver known as “Sequestration.” This is also known by a more descriptive term...
Marriage amendment divides Black Christians
Sep. 20 | Local Black clergy on opposite sides express their views By Charles Hallman Staff Writer The issue of same-sex marriage has been a controversial one for Black people, especially after President Barack Obama expressed his opinion on...
