North Minneapolis was once known as “the food desert,” but over the years, it has slowly seen improvement in the local quality of life in terms of … [Read More...]
Local news
New center takes aim at racial economic disparities
Drawing in the private sector a key component The Twin Cities’ racial income gap between Whites and people of color has barely moved over the … [Read More...]
Arts & Culture
Getting that first date!
Spring is finally upon us, and as the weather warms, people want to get out and connect with others. So what better time than now to discuss dating … [Read More...]
Philando Castile remembered in upcoming Mia art exhibit
Philando Castile will be honored in a new Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) exhibition entitled “Art and Healing: In the Moment” starting in June, … [Read More...]
Community Profiles
A priority for new Mps. Parks commissioner: kids who need help
Housing, inclusion, ending mass incarceration also on his agenda Relocating from Milwaukee to Minneapolis was a move that At-Large Minneapolis Park … [Read More...]
Teacher of the Year finalist says, ‘The North Side made me’
As an adolescent, you often have dreams about how to plan your life for the best road to success. For many individuals from disenfranchised … [Read More...]
Go Green
Five easy ways to green up your next barbecue
Spring has (finally) sprung and we all know that means barbecue season is officially upon us. The unofficial summer pastime brings together families … [Read More...]
How to “drink responsibly” this summer
Did you know it’s possible to drink responsibly when it comes to the environment? No, we’re not talking about how many drinks you can handle in one … [Read More...]
Health & Wellness
Early detection of prostate cancer is a matter of life and death
This is an update of a previous column providing new information. Prostate cancer is one of the … [Read More...]
Upcoming Events
May
25
Fri
6:00 pm
HerSilincey Presents: Sip & Release
@ Black Pearl, LLC
HerSilincey Presents: Sip & Release
@ Black Pearl, LLC
May 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
HerSilincey is calling all Queens Goddess and Warriors to the table. We have the honor to host our first event at North Minneapolis frontline for healing and restoration of the village, Black Pearl LLC During[...]
7:00 pm
Black Fashion Week MN
@ Moxy Minneapolis Uptown
Black Fashion Week MN
@ Moxy Minneapolis Uptown
May 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Black Fashion Week Mn Kicks Off Friday, May 25th at the Moxy Hotel in Uptown. Black Fashion Week is May 25-June 2nd. Get your Tickets! We Kick off Black Fashion Week with the Made in[...]
May
26
Sat
11:00 am
Mosaics: Art workshop with Lori ...
@ Can Can Wonderland
Mosaics: Art workshop with Lori ...
@ Can Can Wonderland
May 26 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Learn how to do mosaics with St. Paul artist, Lori Greene, of Mosaic On A Stick. Make a mosaic on a stick that you can take home with you, or participate in a community mosaic[...]
11:00 am
The Big Hat Luncheon
@ Minneapolis Marriott West
The Big Hat Luncheon
@ Minneapolis Marriott West
May 26 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Get Ready, Get Ready, Get READY! The Big Hat Luncheon is proudly celebrating it’s TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Yes, 10 years! So, ladies grab your Biggest and boldest Hat, Men grab your Brim’s because it’s time[...]
2:00 pm
John and Ennies Fountain 65th an...
@ New Oil Christian Center
John and Ennies Fountain 65th an...
@ New Oil Christian Center
May 26 @ 2:00 pm
John and Ennies Fountain celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with a traditional wedding to renew their vows. All family and friends of the family are invited. Deacon and Mother would love all of their church[...]
9:00 pm
Casual Confusion feat. DJ Wagz
@ Can Can Wonderland
Casual Confusion feat. DJ Wagz
@ Can Can Wonderland
May 26 @ 9:00 pm – 9:00 pm
CASUAL CONFUSION Fusion of rock & soul that draws comparison to Kravitz and Hendrix, yet maintains an overwhelmingly original sound. Music featured on Sons of Anarchy
Sports
Supreme Court says ‘Bet on it’!
By a vote of 6-3, the Supreme Court’s "Ready, Set, Go" decision has pushed opened the door for sports betting to become legal. First of all, we should … [Read More...]
WNBA ‘walks the walk’ with new charity initiative
The WNBA just days before the start of the 2018 season announced a partnership with six national organizations that primarily work on behalf of girls … [Read More...]
A changeless ‘dark cloud’ hangs over sports media
Racial and gender diversity remain stuck on stupid First of a two-part column The 2018 Associated Press Sports Editors Racial and Gender … [Read More...]
Winning’s not enough to keep an NBA coaching job
The NBA concluded the 2017-18 regular season with six of the 30 head coaches Black, and four of them guided teams to post-season berths. But a Black … [Read More...]
Opinion
Memo to Republicans: I was Kanye, before Kanye
Why do Republicans continue to be obsessed with shiny new objects when it comes to the Black community as opposed to being willing to keep their eyes … [Read More...]
Why can’t Black men get paid, too?
On May 3, the Chicago Tribune said this of the Starbucks incident in an editorial: “When we started reading this sentence in Thursday's Tribune, … [Read More...]
Equity justice for disabled persons of color is long overdue
Can a person of color with a disability (or disabilities) also be a person of privilege? Not! Privilege is defined as a special right, advantage … [Read More...]