Researchers studying the affects of public policy on the racial wealth gap estimated that the median wealth of Black households would rise 451 percent if Blacks owned homes at the same rates as Whites. “With policies that advance the rate of Black and Latino homeownership to the same rate as White households, Black median wealth would more than quadruple and Latino media … [Read more...]
Spray foam insulation can pollute the indoor environment
Chemical-free options are better for the environment but not on the pocket Making your home more energy efficient is certainly good for the planet and will cut your heating/cooling bills, but there is also the possibility of chemical off-gassing, the release of chemicals into the homes atmosphere. According to the nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG), most common spray … [Read more...]
The crossroads of mental health and faith
Faith is an essential part of our lives. As human beings, it is common to have some sort of connection with a spiritual force. If you read any therapy or motivational books on the Black community, it is often highlighted that faith is the core for Black people in healing. Pastor Roslyn Harmon is someone who is taking this form of healing to the next level with Circle of Healing … [Read more...]
Senior thrower’s goal: have fun, finish happy
There are approximately 100 African American and other student-athletes of color this school year at the University of Minnesota. In an occasional series throughout the 2014-15 school and sports year, the MSR will highlight many of these players This week: Gopher senior thrower Devin Stanford Her goals include “improving my finish” in this, her final collegiate season, and … [Read more...]
U.S. sets up disenchanted citizens
The CNN newscasts and others blast headlines like, “ISIS recruits threaten to carry out assassination of Obama.” And the headlines probably got most folks attention and scared most of them. ISIS members/recruits threatening to kill the president sounds serious. But upon further review this appears to be the case of the government setting up some poor people who have espoused … [Read more...]