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Posts tagged with "african american"
Janis Lane-Ewart leaves KFAI — Station struggles to increase online and airwave audiences
Dec. 5 | By Sheila Regan Contributing Writer As if to complete the trifecta, this week Janis Lane-Ewart became the third female executive director of a Twin Cities community media institution to leave her position, following...
School board member commits to focusing on achievement gap
Dec. 5 | By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Second priority: effective school leadership After years of being an advocate for her own children as well as the children of others, Kim Ellison took “the next...
In college sport, it’s still a White man’s world
Dec. 5 | An unfortunate imbalance continues in college sport according to the latest report by the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES): White men run the show, and women in particular, in spite of Title IX, are losing ground rather than...
Mpls psychologist receives award for professional excellence
Dec. 5 | The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota presented Minneapolis psychologist Bravada Garrett-Akinsanya, executive director of the African Bravada Garrett-AkinsanyaPhoto courtesy of NAMI American Child Wellness Institute...
Enjoy a healthy holiday season
Dec. 5 | Often, when we hear the term “healthy relationship” we think of intimate or romantic relations. However, healthy relationships expand past your partner and you. We need healthy relationships amongst members in our families and communities...
Holiday cuisine: healing for the mind, body and SOUL
Dec. 5 | As we look forward to spending quality time with family and friends over a hearty spread, you might be pleased to know that holiday dinners are as good as it gets when it comes to healthy eating! Sweet potatoes This holiday staple...
Pastor celebrates 50 years of ministry
Dec. 5 | By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Alphonse Reff, Sr. accepted the call to ministry in 1962. “I thought I could do some other things other than [being a minister],” admits the reverend, adding that ever since he took “a whipping from...
It’s time to stand up and shout, ‘No more!’
Dec. 5 | This is a very trying time for the African Americans in Minneapolis. First let me start off by saying there are two very important things missing that allow this tragedy to happen. First is the love of God at the center of many of our people,...
