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Blackness: Our Perspective
Blackness: Our Perspective recognizes the question of Blackness among Blacks from around the globe is a personal and complex one. Since the forced migration of African captives to North American shores in 1619, people of African descent have been confronted with the issue of self-identification, irrespective of their varying shades of Blackness. This perpetual reflection on what Blackness means is a focal point of our Black History Month coverage.
Wanted: tall ‘extremely gritty’ females
These are among the qualities that Gophers Assistant Rowing Coach Victoria West (since 2019) looks for when she’s recruiting prospects for women’s rowing. “We’re looking for someone that’s tall. That’s really important,” she noted. Being 5-5 herself, “I always root for the people that might be like me but we’re naturally drawn to people that are taller (females at least 5-9 or taller make great rowers), but at the same time we’re looking for people that are extremely gritty.”
Minneapolis shines a light on partners creating new opportunities with City support
Signs of recovery can be seen all around the City of Minneapolis. A new video series, Stories of Recovery , highlights some of the incredible rebuilding efforts happening in the city and the people behind the work. These profiles are a testament to the enduring commitment of community members creating a more equitable and inclusive Minneapolis.
Remembering Dr. Marvin Trammel
Sunrise: December 13, 1939 — Sunset: January 27, 2024. Dr. Marvin Trammel was born on December 13, 1939, to Millard Trammel, Jr. and Elizabeth Trammel. Dr. Trammel grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, with his brothers and sisters Barbara Jean Trammel, Millard Trammel, III, and Joyce Elizabeth Trammel.
January 14-20 quite a week for hoops
What an interesting week of basketball! Here’s what happened! This is what I saw!. Former Minneapolis City Conference players Mike Walker (Roosevelt) and Tim Williams (Washburn)—both starred in 1990s—showcased girls and boys hoopers in the 10th Annual Dream Classic. The event, held at Roosevelt High School, is held each year to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Black History Month events in the Twin Cities: Feb. 1-8
The MSR celebrates Black history 365 days a year and enjoys a living legacy as one of the state’s oldest Black businesses. Below we’ve compiled a few events for this week to kick off and celebrate Black history. Each week we will highlight free or low-cost events in the community.
MN coalition: Give residents a voice in phasing in clean heat sources
A regulatory hearing dealing with energy policy does not seem like a setting for most Minnesotans but a new coalition is recruiting voices who want affordable clean heating sources in homes and businesses to speak up on such decisions.
State trooper charged in fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II makes first court appearance
The Minnesota state trooper who killed a Black man during a traffic stop last summer was arraigned at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility on Monday. Ryan Londregan, who fired two gunshots that killed Ricky Cobb II on July 31, appeared between his attorneys, Peter Wold and Chris Madel, as Judge Jean Burdorf read his charges. Londregan was mostly silent during the hearing, speaking only to answer questions posed by Burdorf as to whether he understood the charges and if he had any questions.
Don Samuels to run against Ilhan Omar again
Don Samuels, the three-time Northside city councilmember, and one-time Minneapolis Public School Board member, is running yet again to unseat Ilhan Omar in the 5th Congressional District race. Samuels, who is running as a member of the Democrat-Farmer-Labor party, as well as his supporters, believe he can be more responsive to the needs of 5th District constituents than Omar.
3 easy football cookie recipes
Football season may look a little different this year, but sharing one of your favorite pastimes with your kids is a fun family activity, no matter what. Football games can be long and complicated, so be prepared that your kids may not make it through the whole game. Provide them with bite-sized lessons on how the game works, including what team to cheer for and when. Football-themed snacks are another way to keep them engaged! Here are three delicious cookie recipes that are easy and fun to make.
Beat winter fatigue: 8 activities to put some spring in your step
Shorter days, less sunlight, and cold temperatures make curling up under a blanket with a book or binging a TV show seem extra appealing. Staying physically active, though, is not only good for your health, but it also helps fight winter fatigue.
Choose a reliable tax preparer with these tips
Tax season is here once again, meaning sorting out expenses, deductions, tax breaks, and more. Filing your taxes can be a daunting task, and it’s critical to get it right. Tax preparers can help a great deal, bringing knowledge and experience about various tax codes and laws. But, not all tax preparers are created equal, and not all of them have your best interests at heart.
Federal jury orders Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million in E. Jean Carroll case
A federal jury in New York has slammed the twice-impeached and four-times criminally indicted former President Donald Trump with a massive sexual assault and defamation judgment. The panel ruled on January 25 that Trump, whom a judge declared guilty of rape, must pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll, the prominent writer who accused him of sexual assault. The hefty judgment comes on the heels of a previous $5 million sexual abuse and defamation verdict issued against Trump last year.
Hennepin Healthcare’s East Lake Clinic expands trauma-informed care
At a recent morning “huddle” meeting at Hennepin Healthcare’s East Lake Clinic (ELC), the team reviewed staffing, supplies, recognition and thanks before departing from the typical “huddle” format.
Facial recognition’s alarming pattern of misidentifying Black individuals sparks calls for reform
Recent research conducted by Scientific American online supported fears that facial recognition technology (FRT) can worsen racial inequities in policing. The research found that law enforcement agencies that use automated facial recognition disproportionately arrest Black people.
Are Social Security benefits safe in case of a government shutdown?
As we await the seemingly month-to-month entanglement over whether to shut down the government because both political parties want the other to give up major concessions, everyday citizens, many of whom are seniors, retirees, veterans, and those with disabilities, wonder what will happen to their monthly entitlements.
Veteran journalist Michele Norris to talk race, identity at upcoming Westminster Forum
Join her in an in-depth conversation at upcoming Westminster Forum. For nearly a decade, Michele Norris invited Americans to share their life experiences in six-word stories. Norris, a veteran journalist, started The Race Card Project in 2010 during her tenure at National Public Radio (NPR), where she became the Black female host in 2002. She left NPR in 2015 to focus on the project, which invited people to submit their experiences about race in the U.S. in six-word comments.
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