Branden Johnson has been on a healing mission since his former days in the NBA Development League. He was first introduced to cryotherapy, a form of medical therapy, after NBA greats Jason Kidd and Jason Terry suggested he try it out.
Community Profiles:
A space for feature stories about community members and businesses/organizations in the Twin Cities and beyond.
Black Business Spotlight: Bladed By Hair Love
According to Taquisha Jallah, owner of Bladed by Hair Love, a set of well-groomed eyebrows can also give you a confidence boost.
Black Business Spotlight: Cajun Twist
The cozy eatery specializes in Cajun and Créole cuisine, offering such staples as gumbo, zydeco rice, jambalaya and yaka mein along with a special Bayou Burger.
Black Business Spotlight: K’s Revolutionary Catering
Northsiders Mariam Omari and Kotiareenia Taylor (known as Chef K) have turned catering into a movement.
Black Business Spotlight:Wilson’s Image Barbers & Stylists
For the past decade or so, Teto Wilson’s barbershop has served as a Northside staple for not just a good haircut, but also as a place for gathering, good times, and even accessing community resources.
Black Business Spotlight: Lee & Louise Confections
The MSR chatted it up with Allen at a local pop-up to find out more about the inspiration behind her business.
Twilight reflections of a Rondo native son
Melvin Whitfield Carter, Jr’s memoir, ‘Diesel Heart’ captures how the former wayward hellraiser transitioned to a leader serving his community.
Black Business Spotlight: Angie’s Hats
Angie’s Hats speak to the rich traditions of Black women and their coveted church hats as well as women all over the world clamoring for crowning…
Black Business Spotlight: South Mpls Black history inspires Funky Grits
The Black-owned restaurant boasts a menu like none other in the area, with soul food recipes based off of cheesy grits with a twist towards vegan ingredients.
Black Business Spotlight: Yumyum Brownie Shop
Jerilyn Sheppheard, 18-year-old owner-proprietor of The Yumyum Brownie Shop, has never been at a loss for initiative.