At this point I'm convinced these so-called luxury brands are intentionally coming out with racist concept lines (that they really didn't plan on releasing) just to get the free press that comes with the controversy.
So it seems calling out isms is a partisan activity.
The term Black power was coined in 1954 by Richard Write, the African-American author of novels, short stories, poems and non-fiction.
I was in the middle of writing another commentary – one on the need to retrain police on how to deal with calls on those suffering from mental breaks – but I had to stop in the middle to type this instead.
There’s no question that education quality has an extraordinary impact on the future lives of students.
In 2019, we will commemorate 400 years since the first 20 slaves were transported by ship from Africa by white slave traders and landed in Jamestown, Va.
Editor’s note: Victor Martinez, a Henry High School student leader a little over a decade ago, shares a lifechanging message of life lessons he learned as he searched for the love of his life. He reveals a framework for getting everything you want out of life and more. Martinez now pastors a…
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Minnesota African American Heritage Calendar Committee (MAAHC), announced the MAAHC Honorees for 2019.
Linda Radimecky holds the key to another world, one that’s accessible only part of the year.
Like any chef, Jametta Raspberry’s fondest food memories stem from childhood, and from heritage.
NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) presented Resmaa Menakem, author and trauma specialist, with a Professional of the Year Award at its annual conference, held Nov. 3 in St. Paul.
The 2018 midterms were of the most historic election cycle of our lifetimes.
The ACLU of Minnesota will honor Eric Janus with its 22nd annual Earl Larson Award and the NAACP Minneapolis with its first Changemaker Award.
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) cleared the path for construction to begin on the Southwest Light Rail Transit Project (SWLRT).
Elliot Park Neighborhood, Inc. (EPNI) Board of Directors sent its official recommendations to the Minneapolis Parks Planning Department for 2019 park improvements.
Architecture surrounds everything that we do.
GIN – Cash money makes things happen.
GIN – Dar es Salaam’s governor, Paul Makonda, has begun urging citizens to report homosexuals for round-ups, sending hundreds of LGBTQ activists into hiding to avoid arrest.
GIN – Forced labor tolerated by the Mauritanian government was called a decisive factor in the U.S. decision this week to end favored nation trade status for the country as of Jan. 1.
This week, I wanted to take a moment to shine a little “purple spotlight” on a brother doing important work by maintaining positivity, purple music, and philanthropy, wherever he goes, Craig Alexander of Prince Day Houston.
When is the right time to teach young Black children how to navigate through society?
When talking about elections, I always say it’s a marathon not a sprint.
DALLAS – “Even boys 10 to 16 years old felt the whip. There was no such thing as a good slave owner” – Tom Nash, Monticello tour guide.
Throughout my life, I have seen great advances in the cause of civil rights. I have been honored to work alongside many other community activists, leaders and elected officials to achieve some of those steps – including passage of Minnesota's landmark anti-discrimination laws in the 1950s an…
The Mid-Western Region of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., recently participated in Mid-Western Region Fall Area Workday Clusters at the Doubletree Hotel in Bloomington.
Keith Ellison’s plan to become Minnesota’s next Attorney General has emerged as a lightning rod attracting venomous vitriol in a toxic and dangerous political environment.
The right of Black people to vote has been opposed since the passing of 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1870, which granted Blacks access to the ballot.
Let us be clear, the stakes couldn’t be much higher than they are with the looming Nov. 6 midterm elections.
Since moving to Minneapolis in 1990, my career in public policy has included organizer for the Whittier Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP), the first approved by the city of Minneapolis, consultant to various neighborhoods NRP plans, tenant’s rights organizer in St. Paul, executive di…
“We bled, we got beat, we went to jail, we got murdered. Pay up.” said Harry “Spike” Moss. “Make sure they (young people) understand that there is a debt to be paid. We didn’t do any of this in vain.”
It is no accident that the very first amendment to the United States Constitution ensures the right to a free press.
Throughout my life, I have seen great advances in the cause of civil rights. I have been honored to work alongside many other community activists, leaders and elected officials to achieve some of those steps – including passage of Minnesota's landmark anti-discrimination laws in the 1950s an…
Some of us are so “woke” we’re sleepwalking.
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” Maya Angelou
Less than a month before the Midterm elections, Professor Duchess Harris has released a new book, “Black Feminist Politics from Kennedy to Trump,” that examines the role of Black feminism in the era of President Donald Trump.
Winter is coming, and Miami or Los Angeles sound attractive to everyone who isn’t looking forward to ice fishing.
I attended the Hennepin County Candidate Forum at the New Creation Church hosted by Isaiah & Faith in Minnesota this past Saturday. At one time I didn't think our vote was important, until Trump became President. His divisive & hateful rhetoric towards the immigrants, Muslims & o…
A proud heritage, a propensity towards service built on tradition and culture is depicted in this beautiful image ‘One Endless Voice to Enhance Our Traditions’ poster celebrating National Hispanic Month September 15th – October 15th, 2018. One endless voice in harmony, oftentimes in two lang…
Do you find your hips swaying, your shoulders with a mind of their own when you hear the rhythm of the beat of a Spanish tune? Well, it’s no wonder. It may very well be in your blood, in your blood line that is.
Upon graduating from Augsburg University in May of 2013, my vision to work in sports was a tad cloudy.
It is truly a field of dreams … and it’s not in Iowa.
Hennepin County Commissioner Peter McLaughlin has been representing Minneapolis on the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners since 1991, yet, the county’s record on contracting with people of color is abysmal.
In his 27 years as the 4th District Hennepin County commissioner, Peter McLaughlin for the first time failed to receive the DFL Endorsement.
Insight News readers helped send me to Washington more than 12 years ago to fight for greater justice, more affordable health care, and peace. Standing up for our values in Congress has been one of greatest honors of my life. But now, I have to pursue a new challenge as Minnesota’s next Atto…
Insight News endorses Erin Murphy and Erin Maye-Quade for governor and lieutenant governor in Tuesday’s (Aug. 14) DFL primary.
As teams gear up for the NFL season, President Trump is reviving his destructive and diversionary attacks aimed at turning fans against players.
This past Sunday we celebrated Father’s Day.
Not sure where to start so I guess I’ll start by saying thank you to Mr. Al McFarlane for the opportunity and challenge to share my personal perspective through print media.
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