Geoffrey Canada creates ‘A Small Army of Love’
Harlem Children’s Zone founder gives feedback on Northside Achievement Zone By James L. Stroud, Jr. Contributing Writer If a ...
Month: October 2012
Local businessman seeks to enliven entrepreneurial spirit
Solutions to Black unemployment lie in more Blacks buying Black By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Local Black entrepreneur Duane ...
Short films’ premiere celebrates voting power of communities of color
By Vickie Evans-Nash Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, October 11, between 6:30 and 8:30 pm, the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis ...
Black farmers fight to retain land ownership
Modern-day struggle renews, redefines 40-acers-and-a-mule promise By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Land ownership, which signaled both privilege ...
This week’s Entertainment spotlights
When a Man Loves a Diva Every Thurs.-Sat., Oct. 18 — Nov. 10, 8 pm The Lab Theater 700 ...
Wenso Ashby releases latest CD with classy listening party
Longtime collaborator Zsamé featured at party, on album Wenso Ashby featuring Zsamé, premier Twin Cities neo-soul purveyors (Midnite Walkin’, ...
Lack of oral healthcare a crisis for poor children, children of color
Current supply of dental providers inadequate to meet provisions of new healthcare law Twelve years after issuing ...
Join me on a journey to a new and better self
Years ago, after I delivered my wonderful daughter, I found myself eating out of depression; love of course played ...
Report examines coverage of LGBT issues in Black, Latino media
FIRST OF A TWO-PART STORY By Charles Hallman Staff Writer A new report from The Opportunity Agenda ...
What happened when we got off the bus?
October 16 will mark the 17th anniversary of the Million Man March on Washington, D.C. I remember that day ...
Taxation without representation
Force of contract law needed to ensure Black contractors/workers for stadium Action: $34 million contract awarded September 28, ...
Poor MPS test scores show leadership’s lack of commitment to students
“We exist to ensure that all students learn” is the mission of the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS). Superintendent Bernadeia ...
Blacks with means have a responsibility for those without
Belafonte is right; celebrities do have a responsibility. I feel bad for the old crooner Harry Belafonte, Jr. ...
Letter to the Editor: Voting for marriage amendment is ‘religious and political hypocrisy’
Many profound teachings were given to all of us from an evolved, merciful God during the life of his ...
Minnesota suits Puerto Rican native just fine, weather and all
It’s been almost a year since Daly Santana’s first-ever experience of Minnesota. “It was real cold,” she quickly recalled ...
At 4-1, Vikings among NFL’s best
Percy Harvin scored two touchdowns against the Titans.Photo by Travis Lee Five weeks into the season, the 2012 Vikings ...
WNBA 2012 wrap-up
Rookie of the Year Ogwumike ‘freakishly athletic’ By Charles Hallman Neeka OgwumikePhoto by Sophia Hantzes Staff Writer More often ...
KMOJ-FM honored at American Urban Radio Networks’ Urban Knight Awards
American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) hosted their 10th annual Urban Knight Awards at the NAB/RAB 2012 Radio Show in ...
Local couple gives back to their Haitian homeland
By Maya Beecham Contributing Writer A journey of 2,186 miles from Minnesota to southern Haiti is a regular trip ...
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