He reflects on achievements in human rights, diversity By Charles Hallman Staff Writer It’s time for someone else to occupy “the corner office” in city hall, says St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, who announced last week that he will not seek a fourth term in 2017. Prior to his December 1 announcement, Coleman talked to the MSR in his office at City Hall. “I’ve been … [Read more...]
Police/community meeting turns ugly
Law enforcement panel cut short as tensions rise By Ivan B. Phifer Contributing Writer “We are tired of hearing a bunch of lies, and that’s all we are hearing,” said an emotional James Clark, the biological father of 24-year-old Jamar Clark, who died November 15 last year at the hands of Minneapolis police. This was one of many sentiments expressed at the law … [Read more...]
Pro-Black is not anti-White
By Samantha Pree-Stinson Guest Commentator There has been a lot of talk lately about institutions that assist Black people, such as NAACP. There are various award shows and TV channels that recognize or focus on Blacks. I can completely understand the concept of why someone would say that these things further segregate us. However, just because that is what people are … [Read more...]
Notice of Informal Appointment of Personal Representative
STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT JUDGE, PROBATE DIVISION 4TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NO. 27-PA- PR-16- 1564 COUNTY OF HENNEPIN NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE In Re: Estate of Jeanne Holman also known as Jeanne Ann Holman, and as Jeanne A. Holman, Deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Notice is hereby given, that … [Read more...]
‘Tear the Roof Off’ reveals untold drama behind Parliament Funkadelic
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer The revolutionary funk band Parliament Funkadelic started in a barber shop in New Jersey in 1956. George Clinton and four others formed a doo-wop group and named themselves after a popular cigarette at the time, performing around the East Coast area. Parliament’s breakout hit, “I Wanna Testify” (1967) was recorded and released on a … [Read more...]