Community organizations across Minnesota are preparing for increased demand as threats to sanctuary city funding create fear and disrupt access to services.
Damenica Ellis
Posted inOn the Radar
On the Radar Podcast Launches with Michelle Perdue as Inaugural Guest
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder launches On the Radar, a new podcast spotlighting changemakers, with artist Michelle Perdue as its first guest.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
Internal Beauties
Kisha Triplett created Internal Beauties to help people feel confident from the inside out, blending noninvasive beauty services with a message of healing, self-acceptance and wellness.
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On The Radar: New Series Highlighting Black Creatives
On the Radar podcast showcases Black creatives in Minnesota across music, visual arts, literary arts, and more, connecting and inspiring the state’s arts community.
On the Radar is more than a feature. It is a platform.
We believe the community knows who is making an impact. This is your opportunity to help us highlight them.
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Minnesotans resisting injustice are today’s freedom fighters
Minnesota freedom fighters are organizing through protests, mutual aid and advocacy as ICE escalation and racial injustice impact communities statewide.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
The Curl District
Aubriana Jackson, founder of The Curl District, is redefining natural hair care in St. Paul by combining luxury service, healthy curls, and community-centered beauty rooted in Black culture.
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Free Zoom event to support Black food and agriculture businesses
Sheletta Brundidge food business event offers guidance to food, beverage and agriculture entrepreneurs in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
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Native Land Pod Hosts Town Hall in North Minneapolis Amid Federal Surge
Native Land Pod hosted a live town hall in north Minneapolis, bringing together community members, elected officials and organizers for discussions on policy, organizing and mutual aid.
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Where you can report ICE activity, and other resources
Minneapolis and statewide groups offer ways to report ICE activity in Minnesota and connect residents with support, reporting forms and rapid response resources.
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State and local agencies denied access to investigate killing of Alex Pretti by ICE, file lawsuit to protect evidence
Local and state authorities say federal immigration agencies blocked access to a Minneapolis crime scene after ICE agents fatally shot Alex Pretti, prompting a lawsuit to preserve evidence.
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With Walz not running, who will lead Minnesota?
Minnesotans are sharing mixed reactions after Gov. Tim Walz announced he will not seek reelection, prompting conversations about future leadership.
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Black-owned businesses join statewide shutdown protesting ICE
Hundreds of Minnesota businesses are participating in a statewide general strike to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. Black-owned and Black-led businesses, including Griot Arts and Rise & Remember, are closing their doors to demonstrate economic resistance, solidarity, and collective power.