By Anthony Advincula Contributing Writer Diversity at the leadership level in the environmental sector remains low despite a high proportion of well-educated and qualified people of color in the United States, according to a report recently released. The problem: systemic bias in the hiring process, but also environmental organizations’ unwillingness to mandate diversity … [Read more...]
A challenge for the Black media
The new Kremlin in the West Black Media faces many challenges in 2017. Success or failure in Black America will depend on the following: Journalistic integrity (mainstream media still uses us as tokens). Hard research (not soft balls and puff pieces). Ability to stand against the domestic\White political elite and be heard. Ability to ignore White media herds and … [Read more...]
Request for Proposals
Contract No.17-069 Sealed proposals will be received by the Public Housing Agency of the City of Saint Paul at the Maintenance Contracts Department Office, 200 E. Arch Street, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55130, for LIFE SAFETY EQUIPMENT MONITORING, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE AT PHA PROPERTIES until 3:00 PM, Local Time, on January 6, 2017. A Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on … [Read more...]
Probation Officer
Washington County has a full-time Probation Officer I/II position available. The complete job posting can be found at www.co.washington.mn.us. Applications must be received by January 8, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. for consideration. … [Read more...]
Transforming the North Side — 44 groups collaborate to bring in living-wage jobs
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer In North Minneapolis, the corners of Penn and Plymouth Avenue for decades have not lived up to their thriving business history during and before the 1970s, businesses owned and/or operated primarily by African Americans. Currently on the northwest corner sits Estes Funeral Chapel next to NorthPoint Health and Wellness. Across the street on … [Read more...]