ADVERTISEMENT By Brandi D. Phillips Contributing Writer South Minneapolis is home to a community clinic founded by three women physicians that has served the Native American population since 2003. Dr. Lydia Caros, CEO and one of the founders of the Native American Community Clinic (NACC), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, told the MSR, “The three of us [founders] … [Read more...]
New study reveals effective treatment program for breast cancer survivors
In a new study that could help improve the day-to-day quality-of-life for women with breast cancer, UCLA researchers have developed a cognitive rehabilitation program to address post-cancer treatment cognitive changes, sometimes known as “chemo brain,” which can affect up to 35 percent of post-treatment breast cancer patients. An estimated 1 in 8 women will develop invasive … [Read more...]
Barber carries on family haircare tradition
Legacy Families Series He’d like to see some young barbers with older barbers’ dedication, respect For more than two generations and across both Twin Cities, a father-and-son team have provided haircare services to Minnesotans. The MSR sat down with Eddie Withers, Jr. to discuss how this journey began, how his business is going currently, and what wisdom he has to offer to … [Read more...]
‘Black Male Frames,’ chronicles Hollywood’s narrow vision
“Black Male Frames charts the development and shifting popularity of two stereotypes of black male masculinity in popular American film: The shaman and the scoundrel… [The book] identifies the origins of these roles in an America where Black men were forced either to defer or to defy their White masters. These figures recur in the stories America tells about its Black men, … [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...]