Many of you who know me know that I have made the work and words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. an integral part of all of my work for the past 40 years as a fighter for freedom, justice and equality for African American people and all oppressed and discriminated people in the Twin Cities, throughout Minnesota and the country. As with all his work, Dr. King was always … [Read more...]
MLK: Return flight — a key to the health of the Black community
Who is accountable for the improving the lives of Black people for whom the American dream has been denied? Of course each individual is responsible for his/her own success, but we cannot do it alone. We need each other. Accountability is defined as a relationship between persons or groups, where one is responsible to another for something important — where it actually matters … [Read more...]
Purple Heart Won by Seaman Phillip Turner
From the MSR Legacy Archives As part of our celebration over the next several months of our 80 years of continuous publication, the MSR will be republishing notable stories from our extensive archives of more than 4,000 weekly issues of African American news in Minnesota. Many of our readers will be sure to recognize friends, family and neighbors from the distant and … [Read more...]
Minnesota transplant recalls segregated Selma
Parents shielded children to prevent ‘negative attitudes’ Dr. Hallie Hendrieth-Smith watched the movie Selma with keen interest. She grew up outside of Selma, Alabama, and once lived in the city as a young adult after her family bought a house there that they occupied for many years. “One of the things I was proud to see,” said Smith after she and her husband were invited … [Read more...]
St. Peter’s AME Church sponsors annual HBCU College Fair
The 2015 Martin Luther King Day HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Fair was held on January 19 at St. Peter’s AME Church in Minneapolis. “We’re proud to host this annual event that provides a venue for middle and high school students and their parents to learn about college opportunities,” said Rev. Nazim B. Fakir, pastor of St. Peter’s AME … [Read more...]