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Posts tagged with "Native Americans"
A skeptical take on the Boston tragedy
May. 8 | The tragic bombing that occurred at the Boston Marathon cannot be looked at in only black and white terms. Conspiracy theorists and political hacks are having a heyday with this. I am content with saying I don’t know what exactly happened...
New research exposes Detroit’s pre-Underground Railroad history
Apr. 24 | The beleaguered city’s slavery past suggests much about its potential future By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Detroit historically has been known as a key stop in the Underground Railroad, visited by Blacks escaping from slavery in the...
No wonder East African students say they don’t feel safe at school
Apr. 24 | We humans have been blaming and scapegoating the most vulnerable minority group among us for thousands of years: It’s an age-old tradition. I recently overheard a man say, “Yeah, the West Bank area in Minneapolis used to be a nice neighborhood,...
Obama linking Selma to Stonewall divides Black community
Jan. 30 | President Barack Obama’s inaugural address was the most inclusive speech a president has ever given. It was delivered on the 27th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and the president honored King’s legacy when he eloquently spoke...
America in the Age of Obama
Jan. 30 | In a recent workshop held on the campus of Macalester College in St. Paul on the state and condition of America in the age of Obama, it was agreed that our president and the symbol that the presidency represents is its highest compliment, the ultimate...
Janis Lane-Ewart: Twin Cities’ only Black female station manager
Nov. 14 | KFAI expands audience though Somali-oriented programming, social media By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Music always has been a part of Janis Lane-Ewart’s life; rhythm and blues was the norm in her home while growing up in Chicago. Although her...
Voting wrongs vs. voting Rights
Oct. 31 | By Brandon Hill Guest Commentator In the election of 1788, laws barred poor White men from voting. In the election of 1864, laws blocked former slaves from voting. In the election of 1912, laws barred White women from voting. In the election...
Voter suppression laws cast chill on Black community
Oct. 31 | By Khalil Abdullah Contributing Writer As voter suppression laws continue to be debated in states across the country, members of the African American press and voting rights...
Most ‘real Americans’ don’t vote on election day
Oct. 24 | I saw a yard sign in South Minneapolis. It said “Real Americans Vote.” No, this is incorrect. Most real Americans do not vote. Most Native Americans stay home on Election Day, and they are the “real Americans.” When I tell people...
