Metabolic syndrome is not one single medical condition but rather a series of medical conditions that include: high blood pressure high cholesterol high blood sugar levels increased body fat, especially around the waist Having one of these conditions does not mean that you have metabolic syndrome, but you should ask your doctor if it is worth checking for the other … [Read more...]
Ferguson increased revenue by targeting Blacks
The Justice Department’s recent investigation of the Ferguson, Mo. Police Department not only revealed widespread racism in its operation, but described how poor Blacks were targeted to boost the sagging revenues of small municipalities. “Ferguson police officers issued nearly 50 percent more citations in the last year than they did in 2010 – an increase that has not been … [Read more...]
Youthprise elevates the conversation
Friday, February 27 about 200 community members gathered with Youthprise in St. Paul Central’s auditorium to take part in the community forum “Eyes on the Prize: Honoring Black Excellence.” The night was full of entertainment, kicked off with phenomenal African dancing and electrifying singing from local music artists. During the community forum, attendees were graced with a … [Read more...]
Supreme Court’s Shelby ruling makes Selma a ‘footnote’
As Washington lawmakers, local officials and activists prepare to march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge to observe the 50th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” in Selma, Ala., some civil rights leaders want them to remember that voting rights are still under attack. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., the president and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, recently convened a meeting of voting … [Read more...]
Educator’s faith in schools and students bears fruit
A “difference-maker who loves children.” That’s how Bill Wilson describes Dr. Tyrone Brookins. Wilson has known Brookins for almost 20 years. A native of Dallas, Texas, Brookins has become a widely praised math teacher and now principal at Battle Creek Middle School in St. Paul Public Schools. He is the kind of person almost everyone wants working with young people and other … [Read more...]