This week’s Entertainment spotlights!

May. 15 |     The Music     Kool G Rap and DJ Polo  Fri., May 17, 10 pm • Cabooze, 917 Cedar Avenue S., 612-338-6425 or www.cabooze.com • Kool G Rap is regarded as a hugely influential golden age rapper. He is often cited as one of...

Godfather of Black psychology identifies Black strengths needed to counter harmful impact of mass media

Mar. 6 |     By Charles Hallman Staff Writer     Black youth today “have a future of unknown opportunities…and need our support to get there,” said a longtime advocate for youth empowerment at a February 26 Minneapolis Public Schools...

Youth-focused Black History Month celebration planned

Feb. 20 | Black parents also encouraged to participate   By Youthprise Staff Contributing Writers   “Renewing Hope in the Promise of Minnesota’s Youth” is an opportunity to commemorate Black History Month with a series of events on February...

Civil rights activist keynotes for nonprofit’s Black History Month event

Feb. 15 |     Youthprise uses history to engage, motivate young people   By Maya Beecham  Contributing Writer   Statistics paint a bleak picture of modern-day segregation unfolding within the classroom. African American youth areexperiencing...