Networking doesn’t have to feel awkward or forced if you take the time to find techniques that fit your style and goals. That was one of the many takeaways from Sister Spokesman’s “Networking with Purpose” event, held March 7, at Sabathani Community Center in south Minneapolis. The event gathered a colorful mix of community members, vendors, and an expert panel of entrepreneurs … [Read more...]
Black Lives Matter calls for a boycott of the Mall of America following first hearing
On the day of the first court hearing for the 11 defendants who are accused of various charges around the planning of the December Black Lives Matter protest at the Mall of America, Minnesota’s Black Lives Matter group is calling for a boycott of the Mall, through July 1st. The news comes a day after the group sent out a press release revealing that Bloomington City Attorney … [Read more...]
In Selma, Obama proved that he is ‘Black Enough’
NEW ANALYSIS SELMA, Ala. (NNPA) –Throughout his campaign for the presidency, Barack Obama was dogged by one question: Is he Black enough? The question was repeated so often that after showing up late for an appearance at the 2008 annual convention of the National Association of Black Journalists in Las Vegas, Obama said, “I want to apologize for being late, but you … [Read more...]
Ferguson increased revenue by targeting Blacks
The Justice Department’s recent investigation of the Ferguson, Mo. Police Department not only revealed widespread racism in its operation, but described how poor Blacks were targeted to boost the sagging revenues of small municipalities. “Ferguson police officers issued nearly 50 percent more citations in the last year than they did in 2010 – an increase that has not been … [Read more...]
Supreme Court’s Shelby ruling makes Selma a ‘footnote’
As Washington lawmakers, local officials and activists prepare to march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge to observe the 50th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” in Selma, Ala., some civil rights leaders want them to remember that voting rights are still under attack. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., the president and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, recently convened a meeting of voting … [Read more...]