Murphy News Service takes a closer look at a new program by the City of Minneapolis that aims to provide wheelchair accessible taxicab service to the public. Read the City's announcement here. Watch the video report below by Hannah Flood for Murphy News Service. Thanks to Hannah Flood and Murphy News Service for sharing this story with us. … [Read more...]
Record number of former workers without benefits
With no federal unemployment insurance and rapidly disappearing state coverage, the percentage of people benefiting from unemployment insurance is at its lowest level in more than three decades, according to a report by According to the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), a Washington, D.C.-based think tank focused on low- and middle-income families. EPI said the unemployment … [Read more...]
National Urban League Report: Black America remains in crisis
When it comes to the equality in America, a new report by the National Urban League says that Blacks are missing nearly 30 percent of the pie. The annual State of Black America (SOBA) report compared how well Blacks were doing in economics, health, education, social justice and civic engagement. In the introduction to the report, Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National … [Read more...]
Brown baby manikin
A few weeks ago I wanted to re-learn a skill that I had been taught. I needed to update my certification for training in Adult and Child CPR, AED, and First AID. I attended the class and noticed that I was the only African American there. I had no problem with this. I was there for a lifesaving course that would serve me if I ever needed to help someone. When one works in the … [Read more...]
Mpls strikes deal with Comcast
Agreement stipulates that if Comcast and Time Warner merge, ‘prices don’t go up’ The City of Minneapolis may get at least $50,000 worth of free cable services and equipment, thanks to a new deal with Comcast. According to Comcast Vice-President Mary Beth Schubert, the deal, which was recently approved by the Minneapolis City Council, is like similar others “in a number of … [Read more...]