Principal Lorraine Cruz ousted Two years ago, Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) reached out for help in dealing with academic and race relations problems at Richard Green Central Park School by hiring Lorraine Cruz — a top-notch educator and administrator — as principal. She was given a three-year contract beginning with the 2014-15 school year. Green Central, in South … [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...]
Clothing that makes you ask, ‘Huh?’
That’s this fashion entrepreneur’s goal What do you do when you want to buy something, but just can’t seem to find it? You go from store to store and check websites looking for clothing that you believe represents you, but just can’t seem to find it? Well, you can continue looking, or you can take after Kiarra McCain and create it yourself. “I wanted to create something … [Read more...]
Many U.S. newsrooms still lack diversity
The result is distorted, negative imagery of Blacks Blacks in recent months have been negatively portrayed in news reports locally and nationally, whether as criminal or victim. “It is open season on Blacks and other minorities’ images and identities,” noted author and consultant Bryant K. Smith. Such media portrayals “fit a certain societal norm,” he added. Smith regularly … [Read more...]