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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MSR exclusive: an interview with Jerry Blackwell
Jerry Blackwell (Photo by Ben Garvin) By Nikki Love, MN Spokesman-Recorder Answering the call of justice Who is Jerry Blackwell? That question was on the minds of many viewers while […]