By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Before the November presidential election, 32 percent of Americans believed journalists were trustworthy, according to a Gallop poll, which called it the lowest rating in history. Some believe that after the November election, the trustworthy factor may have taken another hit as some blame journalists’ reporting of polls and the proliferation … [Read more...]
Black unemployment rate drops
More jobs, but wage growth remains sluggish By Freddie Allen Contributing Writer The Black unemployment rate improved from 8.6 percent in October to 8.1 percent in November, according to the latest jobs report from the Labor Department. The White unemployment rate ticked down from 4.2 percent in October to 4.1 percent in November, likely because White workers dropped … [Read more...]
Belly on up to Mama Sheila’s table
Soul food plus vegan, Mexican, Somali dishes all from scratch By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer There's a new chef in town and her name is Mama Sheila Brathwaite, owner of Mama Sheila's Soul Food Kitchen. Say goodbye to bland. No longer need you bring your meal back to the office or home with spice and sauce packets to help it actually taste like something. … [Read more...]
Draymond Green plays rough and offers no apologies
Now in his fifth NBA season, Draymond Green has his name forever linked with some of the game’s all-time greats. The 6’-7” Golden State Warriors forward earlier this season recorded his second-straight triple-double performance in a game against Sacramento, becoming the first Warrior since Wilt Chamberlain in 1964 to do so. Last season Green joined Chamberlain, … [Read more...]
Playoffs? Forget about it!
The end is near. The Vikings are now 7-7 with two games left on this injured season. Adrian Peterson returned Sunday, and what many thought would be a much-needed, no-excuses spark turned into a reality check. It's not likely going to happen in 2016. The Vikings are alive for the playoffs but need a respirator, divine intervention, and collapses by Washington, Detroit, Tampa … [Read more...]