The Minnesota Black Community Project is bringing local history to the big screen with a free screening of its new documentary celebrating modern Black achievement in the Twin Cities.
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Support the push for an African Diaspora kids’ library in St. Paul
A transformative trip to Ghana has sparked a local movement in St. Paul to build a children’s library filled with stories centered on characters from the African Diaspora.
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Taste of Lyndale to shine light on the Lind-Bohanon neighborhood
Experience the best of the Lind-Bohanon neighborhood on Aug. 22 as North Minneapolis hosts the Taste of Lyndale featuring local eats, live tunes, and backpack giveaways.
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Twin Cities Recovery Project invites community to honor loved ones lost to overdose
The Twin Cities Recovery Project is inviting the community in North Minneapolis to gather and uplift families impacted by substance use, share stories of recovery, and honor those lost to addiction.
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What’s Hot: Twin Cities Weekend Events, August 15
Looking to tap into local music, support independent artists, or experience world culture right in your backyard? Here is your weekend breakdown across Minneapolis and St. Paul.
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Black business pioneers inducted into inaugural Minnesota Black Business Hall of Fame
“History can’t wait.” The Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce inducted its inaugural class into the Minnesota Black Business Hall of Fame, honoring trailblazers who built the foundation for local economic power.
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Celebrate a food-focused future with The Dozens on West Broadway
Discover how local organizers are bringing food, culture, and community together for a stronger Northside.
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Flow Foundation hosts free event to empower women with alopecia and hair Loss
In honor of Alopecia Awareness Month, Minnesota’s Flow Foundation is creating a safe, joyful space for women navigating medical hair loss, offering community, resources, and custom wigs to help them celebrate their beauty.
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MSR On the Radar: Krowned Kenn is bossing up her business to be more than just a St. Paul braiderÂ
At just 24, St. Paul braider Krowned Kenn turned front-porch hustling into a thriving beauty brand. Now, she’s setting her sights on real estate, community advocacy, and redefining luxury hair care in the Twin Cities.
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Guthrie Theater invites community to celebrate 20 years on the Mississippi River
The Guthrie Theater is opening its doors to the community for a milestone celebration of two decades of world-class theater. On Sunday, August 30, the iconic Twin Cities institution will host a free Open House: 20 Years on the River, a free, family-friendly event celebrating 20 years in its landmark riverfront facility in the historic […]
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How you can help preserve Minnesota Black history
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery is calling on the community to help document and preserve the rich history of Black settlements, businesses, and leaders across Minnesota.
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Black Entrepreneur State Fair returns to Lake Street
What began as a grassroots response to grief and pandemic hardship has grown into a major South Minneapolis tradition. The Black Entrepreneur State Fair returns for its seventh year with live music, food, and local vendors.
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Voting open to honor Black fathers at 7th annual Global Fatherhood Award Ceremony
Under the theme “Fathers and Men, don’t give up; they show,” voting is officially open to recognize fathers and community leaders who are transforming families across the Twin Cities.
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Cypher Rotunda brings street dance battles to Mall of America
Street dancers from across the world are heading to Minnesota for Cypher Rotunda, a massive, free-admission dance battle featuring live DJs, international judges, and cash prizes.
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Vendors encouraged to register for 2026 Open Streets West Broadway
Open Streets West Broadway is calling on local vendors to join this year’s festival. With past vendors selling out hours early, organizers are offering 13 registration tiers, including free options.
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Minnesota Disability Law Center seeks help at polling sites
With primary elections right around the corner, voting rights advocates are stepping up to guarantee Minnesotans with disabilities can exercise their rights without physical or procedural barriers.
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Twin Cities streamer hosts content creator networking event
Twin Cities streamer Itslilkk is hosting an interactive networking night on Aug. 6 for local content creators, influencers, and entrepreneurs to shoot content, collaborate, and support local vendors.
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New Series: ‘The Manager, The Mythology, The Legend’ explores the life of Joe Jackson
BLK PRIME has announced The Manager, The Mythology, The Legend, an eight-episode series chronicling the complex, historic legacy of Joe Jackson as seen through the eyes of his son Marlon Jackson.
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MSR On the Radar: Tommy McNeal, the man behind a new 30,000-square-foot business and event center
Retiring from corporate America to build generational wealth, Tommy McNeal is creating an 8-acre business and event hub in Brooklyn Center featuring a 1,000-seat venue, business incubator, commercial kitchen, and community housing pipeline.
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Sabathani makes progress on clean energy project
Sabathani Community Center is taking a massive leap into the future, replacing aging fossil-fuel systems with geothermal and solar power to build one of Minnesota’s most advanced, community-centered resilience hubs.