Wallace “Jack” Jackman, longtime co-publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, is remembered for his visionary leadership, community-building spirit and the warmth and humor that defined his life. A mentor, connector and modernizer of the MSR, he leaves behind a powerful legacy carried forward by his family and the many lives he touched.
Credit: Photo courtesy of Jackman family
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Remembering Wallace “Jack” Jackman: A life of leadership, laughter and legacy
Posted inNational News
Girl who witnessed George Floyd’s killing releases book for his birthday
by MSR News Online It’s been two and a half years since the shocking death of George Floyd brought international renown to a little girl. Now that child is heading back into the spotlight. But this time it will be as an author, not an eyewitness. “I still think about that day sometimes,” said Judeah […]
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Serena Williams’ legacy of challenging racism and sexism in sports and journalism
By Erin Whiteside, The Spokesman-Recorder Of the many outstanding components of her game, Serena Williams may best be known for her commanding serve. Those serves, unleashed throughout a 27-year professional career, arguably heightened the power and intensity of the women’s game, forcing her opponents to game plan for each wicked volley. To those chronicling her […]
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Bill Russell’s legacy of NBA championships and his fight for equal rights
By Aram Goudsouzian, Spokesman-Recorder On May 1, 1968, Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics to another NBA championship, triumphing over the rival Los Angeles Lakers. But this time Russell was not just the star center, the defensive stalwart, the linchpin of pro basketball’s most extraordinary dynasty. He was also the coach. During the locker room […]
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Community members, activists reflect, call for justice on Floyd ‘angelversary’
By Cole Miska, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Wednesday, May 25, 2022, marked two years since the murder of George Perry Floyd, Jr. by former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. The murder, where Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck for nearly 10 minutes over an alleged counterfeit $20 bill, was met by worldwide protests and calls for police reform. […]
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What is alopecia and why do certain forms of it disproportionately affect Black women
By Danita Peoples for Minnesota Spokesman Recorder The Oscar slap that overshadowed the Academy Awards ceremony was sparked by a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s lack of hair—with husband Will Smith objecting violently to comedian Chris Rock mocking the actress’s shaved head. Away from the recriminations over what could be perceived as a mean-spirited jibe […]
Posted inAfro Briefs
Amir Locke laid to rest
By Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Amir Locke, an aspiring singer and entrepreneur who was killed by a Minneapolis police officer on Feb. 2 during a no-knock raid, was remembered as sharp and charismatic at his funeral at Shiloh Temple International Ministries on Thursday. Karen Wells, Locke’s mother, remembered him during a speech to mourners. “My son called […]
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Thousands rally in support of Amir Locke’s family
By Cole MiskaMinnesota Spokesman-Recorder Despite the cold weather, over 1,000 people gathered at the Hennepin County Government Center on Feb. 5 to show support for the family of Amir Locke at a rally organized by the Twin Cities Coalition Justice 4 Jamar (TCC4J). Locke was shot and killed while sleeping at a relative’s apartment on […]
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Vikings announce Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as the new general manager
by Jim Handrigan, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Calling it a new era, the Minnesota Vikings announced at a January 27 press conference that Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will take the reins as the new general manager. “We are thrilled to welcome Kwesi to the Minnesota Vikings. His unique background, variety of strong football experiences, vision for success, and leadership […]
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Potter trial: prosecution rests its case; defense witnesses testify
By MSR News Online On Thursday, the seventh day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial, the prosecution rested its case against the former Brooklyn Center police officer. Potter is on trial for shooting and killing 20-year-old Daunte Wright during an April 11 traffic stop. She has maintained that she mistook her gun for her Taser. […]
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Pfizer announces development of booster shot in light of contagious Delta variant
By MSR News Online As concerns over the Delta variant continue to mount, Pfizer and BioNTech announced Thursday they are working on a booster shot of their vaccine aimed at providing better protection against it. The highly contagious Delta variant has quicky become the most dominant in the U.S. and in other areas across the […]
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Community mourns killing of Leneal Frazier, innocent man killed during a police chase & more
A scene from the vigil for Leanel Frazier, a father of five. (Photo/KingDemetrius Pendleton) By Mel Reeves, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder The scene at the corner of 41st and Lyndale Avenue’s North on Wednesday night where 40-year-old Leneal Frazier died after being T-boned by a Minneapolis police officer involved in a high-speed chase early Tuesday morning was […]