The HIT is back! I have been busy completing my dissertation, and in May I will become the first police officer of color in the state of Minnesota to earn a doctorate. The process has taken me eight years and I am very happy with how everything turned out, but I will discuss that in later columns. I will use this column to discuss the importance of being a father to your … [Read more...]
North High’s AD aims to ‘turn athletics around’ at the school
Dr. Leo Lewis III has made a successful transition from college to high school athletics administration. He moved from the University of Minnesota to North High School last year. “Larry McKenzie [the school’s boys’ basketball coach] came to me and talked about being the athletic director at North,” recalls Lewis, the former U of M associate athletics director, the only Black … [Read more...]
Suicide among children on the rise
It is inconceivable that a six-year-old child would attempt suicide and want to end his or her life. Yet, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner ruled that the recent death of a six-year-old child was indeed a suicide by hanging. An article in Black Doctors reported that there were healed ligature marks on her neck, which may suggest that this was not her first attempt to kill … [Read more...]
“The Voice” contestant Ashley Dubose readies for sophomore CD release
Former The Voice contestant Ashley Dubose is excited for the release of her new CD Be You. She recently sat for an exclusive two-part interview with MSR ahead of her CD release party. When asked for a bit of background information, Dubose expounded on her roots and what she likes about her hometown: “I was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania…My mother moved here from … [Read more...]
Ageism, the persistent ‘ism’
We frequently hear about racism and sexism in our culture, but we hear little about another persistent “ism” — ageism. As our society grows older, due to the large number of retiring baby boomers, ageism remains a growing challenge and concern. Researchers at Yale University were disturbed when they compiled negative comments about older adults that were posted by young people … [Read more...]