Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR) holds the distinction of being the longest-running Black-owned business in Minnesota. Founded in August 1934 by Cecil E. Newman, this newspaper continues to be family-operated. It is both African American and woman-owned, currently managed by CEO and Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard, who is the granddaughter of Mr. Newman.

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Few Black players on college softball rosters

4 days ago | spokesman-recorder.com | Charles Hallman

College softball in Minnesota and elsewhere remains primarily White. Annual NCAA data show six percent of softball players are Black — it was five percent from 2014 to 2019. The MSR last weekend, in separate games, talked to the only three Blacks on the state’s two Division I softball teams. One starts at Minnesota, and two are first-year players at St. Thomas.
Six Triple Eight: A historic tribute to WWII's female heroes

4 days ago | spokesman-recorder.com | Fernanda Figueroa |Matt Brown

The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, known as the “Six Triple Eight,” was honored April 29 with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize their efforts. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was credited with solving a growing mail crisis during its stint in England and, upon their return, serving as a role model to generations of Black women who joined the military.
Chantel Osahor: From Player to Coach, a Journey of Balance

4 days ago | spokesman-recorder.com | Charles Hallman

Sometimes it’s best to step back, take a break and get a different perspective in order to move forward, a needed time to inhale so to speak. This is exactly what Chantel Osahor has done after completing her first season as Gonzaga WBB assistant coach. Once named to the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s 30 Under 30 Class in 2023, Osahor is considered as one of the nation’s youngest coaching stars.
Minnesota workers unite for fair wages and protections

5 days ago | spokesman-recorder.com | Chris Juhn

More than 4,000 people gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol on Thursday evening May 1 to mark International Workers Day, also known as May Day, joining one of more than 1,000 labor protests across the United States and hundreds more around the globe.
HBCU Star Diamond Johnson Signs with Minnesota Lynx

6 days ago | spokesman-recorder.com | Charles Hallman

Many of us wanted Diamond Johnson to be drafted by a WNBA team in last month’s draft. Historically, only seven HBCU players have ever been selected in league history — Angel Jackson (Jackson State) was the last in 2024. Those of us who regularly cover Black college women’s basketball had dearly hoped that Johnson, the former Norfolk State guard, would become number eight.
Trump administration's policy changes for international students

1 week ago | spokesman-recorder.com | Becky Dernbach

The Trump administration’s policy on international students is changing so quickly, its own lawyers are having trouble keeping up. News reports on April 25 indicated that the administration would change course on the mass cancellations of legal status for international students. But in a hearing Monday in St. Paul, a Trump administration lawyer told a federal judge that while he understood there was a new policy, he did not know what that new policy was.
Black students face discrimination in high school graduation rates

1 week ago | spokesman-recorder.com | Quintessa Williams

When the Department of Education announced in March that they would investigate admissions practices at 50 of the nation’s elite colleges and universities, it declared that school equity, diversity and inclusion policies exclude qualified White and Asian college-bound students from campus.
Florida State University shooter's racist views and connection to Trump

1 week ago | spokesman-recorder.com | Herb Boyd

Not much has been said in the mainstream media about Florida State University shooter Phoenix Ikner’s racist views, particularly his feelings that Rosa Parks “was in the wrong.” Moreover, the accused expressed views in keeping with those often espoused by Trump and his socio-economic policies. According to several news accounts, Ikner, 20, voiced opinions that were so disturbing that even his classmates wondered if what they heard was true.
Cophie Anderson: Black Female Coach at Oral Roberts University

1 week ago | spokesman-recorder.com | Charles Hallman

This occasional series will highlight Black coaches at all levels of sport. This week: Oral Roberts WBB Coach Cophie Anderson. Cophie Anderson, when asked, will admit that her journey from college player to the 12th head coach in Oral Roberts University women’s basketball history was not planned because she never set out to be a head coach.
NFL draft: Jalen Travis selected by Indianapolis Colts

1 week ago | spokesman-recorder.com | Charles Hallman

The NFL Draft for its potential prospects can be an exercise in patience as they wait and wait…and wait to finally hear their name called at some point during the annual three-day marathon. Jalen Travis was among several Minnesotans eligible for last week’s seven-round draft: Indianapolis selected him in the fourth round, 127th overall on the third and final day last Saturday. “We are excited to get you.