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Posts tagged with "black commentary"
Tom Joyner’s homophobic message to Black community is sad but no surprise
May. 22 | On May 1, Jason Collins, the 7’-0” center for the Washington Wizards and a former Boston Celtic, came out. His statement — “I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m Black. And I’m gay” — made the cover story for the May 6...
Tennis program ‘hooks’ kids into learning useful academic skills
May. 22 | One child takes a swing, and the ball hit the net. Another one swings, and the ball sails out of play. Still another takes a swing, and the ball politely touches the court for a hard-fought point. Then the four children rotate...
NBA Final Four: Spurs and Grizzlies, Heat and Pacers
May. 22 | When the 2013 NBA playoffs began, there were 16 teams positioned to make a run for the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Now we are down to the final four — San Antonio Spurs, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers. The Western Conference...
Former Johnson star, former Henry coach in new ventures
May. 22 | This week’s brief column highlights a former high school boys’ basketball star who had an outstanding first year in college and a former Minneapolis City Conference coach returning home — well, sort of. MARCUS MARSHALL was...
Jimmy Lee gets ‘overdue’ induction into High School Hall of Fame
May. 22 | Only known photo of Jim “Jimmy” Lee with his teams as shown on overhead projector at induction ceremonyPhoto by Charles Hallman Jim “Jimmy” Lee posthumously “crossed the threshold” Sunday as the only Black member of...
Minneapolis creates local base for environmental justice — EJAM reclaims cultural wisdom in respecting the earth
May. 21 | Welcome, MSR readers, to a new section you will see appear regularly in these pages, something we call Green2Green. Most of you by now have heard of the green movement to clean up our planet, stop the waste of precious natural resources,...
People of color seek an environmental message that includes them
May. 21 | By LaDonna Redmond Contributing Writer LaDonna RedmanPhoto by Matthew Gilsonite for TIME It is easy to dismiss the environmental movement. It seems that so many of the messages that come from environmentalists are related...
Parents can lead by example in getting kids outside — Encourage children to appreciate nature, have fun outside
May. 21 | By Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss Contributing Writers Getting kids away from computer and TV screens and outside into the fresh air is an increasing challenge for parents everywhere. Researchers have found that U.S. children...
MSHS donates raised-bed garden kits to schools and community groups
May. 21 | The Minnesota State Horticultural Society (MSHS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is donating raised-bed garden kits to community groups and schools supporting low-income families and children. MSHS’ Garden-in-a-Box program...
