It’s time to talk: addressing our emotional pain

Apr. 3 | Healing is something that must be done. As Black people, we need to heal. Our community is in pain. Our pain comes in the form of trauma. The trauma is spiritual, mental and physical. Oftentimes we do not know how to address our pain, especially...

Minnesota adopts new MNsure health exchange

Apr. 3 |               By Charles Hallman Staff Writer   Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton signed a new health exchange law on March 21, which is expected to enroll an estimated 1.3 Minnesotans starting next year, including...

Feeding the spirit of your space

Apr. 3 | While I usually write about food for the human spirit with recipes and ideas on how to enchant and nurture it, this time I’d like to write about feeding the spirit of the space. Yes, the spirit of the space, which includes our homes and personal...

South Mpls grandmother spared eviction by Occupy campaign

Mar. 27 | News Analysis By Mel Reeves Contributing Writer   Above, supporters rally outside Gayle Lindsey’s home; right, Gayle Lindsey with megaphonePhotos by Chris Juhn After a public pressure campaign led by Occupy Homes MN ’s Foreclosure and Eviction...

Hold government, business accountable for keeping our youth from street madness

Mar. 27 | In Minneapolis and St. Paul, it’s time to build opportunity for the African American children. It’s clear that all the recreational things other communities have make a difference in a youth’s life. To begin with, we’ve got to have some real...

Create your dream job

Mar. 27 |   First of a three-part series   “The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play.” — Arnold Toynbee   I really like this quote by Arnold Toynbee, because it resonates well with my journey to finding my authentic...

Local chapter of National Black Nurses organizes festive gathering

Mar. 27 |   Eliminating health disparities high on their agenda   By Robin James Contributing Writer   Stepping into Spring with the “Minnesota Black Nurses Association” was the joyous theme at the organization’s first annual gala on Saturday,...

Living, surviving and thriving with a disability

Mar. 27 | Disabilities need not stifle our hopes and dreams   Hello, it’s me, Kenneth Brown. Do those of us with disabilities dare to dream? Do we have the right to have hope? Fear not, yes we do. Without hope and dreams we have no future. We believe in...

Ten ways to add 10 years to your life

Mar. 27 |             By Charles E. Crutchfield II, MD, and  Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD    1) Get an annual physical  examination.  Make sure it is from a doctor you are familiar with, and try to maintain continuity...

Eliminating health disparities is Liberian native’s passion

Mar. 20 |   Dr. Wilhelmina HolderPhoto courtesy of Dr. Holder By Michelle Lawrence Contributing Writer   People of African heritage in Minnesota experience higher rates of chronic disease, morbidity and mortality compared to nearly every other cultural...