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...]
Sister Spokesman Heart Awareness: Meet the panelists
The love of health and wellness across the world is continuously growing. Our community is no exception. On Saturday, Feb. 7, Sister Spokesman will address a topic for health and better living with a panel discussion entitled, “Heart Awareness for the Mind, Body and Soul.” The panel features four women — Anika Robbins, Angela Winston-Herbert, Sue Everson-Rose and Jennifer … [Read more...]