Entertainer shares his family’s love with Northside youth

Oct. 24 |     Dennis Spears, successful local entertainer and beloved mentor to youth on the North Side, attributes much of his life success to a man who loved him unconditionally, taught him patiently, and provided steady examples of good citizenship...

Geoffrey Canada creates ‘A Small Army of Love’

Oct. 10 | Harlem Children’s Zone founder gives feedback on Northside Achievement Zone By James L. Stroud, Jr. Contributing Writer   If a revolutionary is a person dedicated to change in any establishment, like a school system, business, or a government...

Foundation awards grants to teen pregnancy prevention programs

Jan. 4 |   The Ripley Memorial Foundation, a donor-advised fund of the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, has awarded $59,500 in grants to nine organizations. The grant period is January 1 — December 31, 2012. The grantees are: Centro ($7,000): To pilot...