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True leadership is about service, not a paycheck. Discover how decades of volunteer coaching proved that mission-driven impact always outweighs personal gain.
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From The Desk of The Editor 10/28/26
From voting advocacy to the dark history of Halloween, join us for a deep dive into this week’s most pressing topics. Tune in for the full discussion.
0:00 – Intro
10:00 – Encouraging people to vote!
20:00 – Israeli’s voting to get rid of Netanyahu
30:00 – We need to get back to a sense of defense
40:00 – Reading Article: Things One Should Know About Halloween
50:00 – What Halloween really represents
60:00 – Outro
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NFN Live Jumua Khatib Ismael Saleem at 2026 CDLC
Watch Khatib Ismael Saleem deliver a powerful Jumua khutbah live from the 2026 CDLC. Tune in now for this insightful spiritual message.
NFN Live Jumua Khatib Ismael Saleem at 2026 CDLC
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Mike Tate on Building North Commons | Blacklight on Sports
For over 50 years, Mike Tate has transformed North Minneapolis youth sports. He joins Blacklight on Sports to discuss the landmark new North Commons fieldhouse.
Mike Tate has been at North Commons Park since 1973. That is more than five decades of coaching, mentoring and advocating for young people on the north side of Minneapolis, mostly without pay and often without recognition.
Tate joins hosts Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald on Blacklight on Sports to talk about the years-long fight to build the new North Commons fieldhouse, a project that came together with state, federal, city and philanthropic support and totals roughly $49 million. He explains why he sees it as a destination center, not just a rec center.
The conversation also covers the collapse of youth sports infrastructure in Minneapolis, his family’s journey from Campbellsville, Kentucky, to Fergus Falls in 1907, the mentors who shaped him, memories of Clyde Turner’s basketball camps, and his litter league now in its seventh year. His message: show up to the meetings, and lead with love.
Watch the full conversation.
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Coach of the Week – Lashunta Mosley
Meet Lashunta Mosley, our featured Coach of the Week. Watch the full spotlight to see how she’s making an impact on the field and in the community.
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Jamal’s Take: Cowboys Crush Eagles 38–21 as Javonte Williams Goes OFF
The Cowboys snapped their losing streak in a 38–21 blowout win over the Eagles. See Jamal’s breakdown of the game and Javonte Williams’ massive performance.
Jamal talks the big win over the Eagles that snapped the Cowboys out of a losing streak and chalked up big numbers for Javonte Williams.
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The People’s Revival GOTV 2026 Tour | Dallas
Join the People’s Revival GOTV 2026 Tour at Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas. Powerful mobilization for our future, sponsored by PNBC, AFL-CIO, and PUSH.
The People’s Revival GOTV 2026 Tour | Friendship-West Baptist Church | Dallas | Sponsored by the PNBC, the AFL-CIO and Rainbow PUSH
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