ADVERTISEMENT By Brandi D. Phillips Contributing Writer Southside Community Health Services is an organization with a long history of serving the community. Director of Development and Communications Autumn Chmielewski told the MSR, “We are a clinic that has been serving the South Side of Minneapolis and local areas for 45 years. “We actually started out as a … [Read more...]
From banks to beauty products, the #BuyBlack movement is real
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer It’s a trend that many are hoping won’t just turn into a passing fad. Late last month, Essence magazine noted that after years of slow-burning idealism, #BuyBlack has seen a community-wide takeoff. And, as the holiday season moves into full swing, the #BuyBlack campaign has led many to imagine what would happen if African Americans … [Read more...]
Sioux tribe and Dakota Pipeline still at impasse
By Chris Juhn Contributing Photographer The Standing Rock Sioux celebrated a victory on Sunday, December 4 when Jo-Ellen Darcy, the U.S. Army's assistant secretary, announced that they would not be approving the easement that is required for Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) to tunnel under the Missouri River. Darcy mentioned they plan on doing an Environmental Impact Survey … [Read more...]
V.J. Smith/MAD DADS honored
On December 3, VJ Smith, national president of M.A.D.D.A.D.S. Incorporated, received the Peace Ambassador Medal of Honor Award from the Little Angels during their national tour at the Manhattan Center in New York City, New York. The event was sponsored by the Washington Times Foundation, the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, and the Universal Peace … [Read more...]
Obamacare predicted safe for 2017, but future uncertain
The Affordable Care Act could be vulnerable under new administration By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Over a third of MinnesotaCare recipients need to confirm or update their eligibility information before the end of the year, advises the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). An estimated 36,000 recipients of the state’s basic healthcare plan are … [Read more...]