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The 252 lost to violence in just five years
Jan. 16 | It’s 2013, and we are still working on this issue of crime and violence across the country. However, I did get some feedback on my last article, so let me try to give some clarity again… The savage murders of 20 children is still outrageous and...
Bell ringer helps Salvation Army stand in the gap for those in need
Jan. 9 | This past season, you may have walked by Willie Daniels downtown in either Minneapolis or St. Paul, ringing a Salvation Army bell in one of those Santa get-ups. You’d know if it was him or not. He’d be one of the ones who wasn’t...
Gordon Parks film goes beyond Life photos, Shaft movie to reveal his life’s work
Jan. 9 | By Charles Hallman Staff Writer To call Gordon Parks (1912-2006) a Renaissance man might be an understatement to those who knew the late photographer, filmmaker, writer and composer. Born the youngest of 15 children in Fort Scott, Kansas,...
Choose your hustle wisely — Self-reliant skills that even a child can learn
Dec. 19 | In the midst of this struggling economy, many use crime as an outlet for relief. The excuse of “I’m just trying to survive” is hollering out relentlessly as if it justifies the assault on the community, who is also “just trying to survive.” At...
United Theological Seminary seeks more diverse students, faculty
Dec. 12 | MSR speaks with United’s new president, Rev. Dr. Barbara Holmes By Robin James Contributing Writer The United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is currently celebrating 50 years of service. Since July of 2012, Reverend Dr....
Still waiting for the Equity Plan for the new Vikings’ and Minnesota’s People’s Stadium
Dec. 5 | Where is the long awaited/anticipated Equity Plan for the People’s Vikings Stadium, a plan to guarantee inclusiveness (all of “we the people”) in the development, construction and operation of the stadium? Inclusive means diversity (more...
First annual Baraza conference ‘a huge success’
Nov. 15 | Event launches movement to improve Black women’s health and wellness Part 2 — see part one in the current print edition of the MSR By Robin James Contributing Writer The October 6 Baraza Conference presentation by Dr. BraVada Garrett-Akinsanya,...
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...
Affirmative action for teachers
Nov. 14 | Too controversial for Minnesota nice? Conclusion of a two-part story By Alleen Brown Contributing Writer Humboldt High English teacher Shoua Moua…went to the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where a St. Paul-based mentorship program for future...
