The late civil rights activist, artist and philanthropist Charles E. Mays (1933-2019), without question, determinedly left the world a better place than he found it.
Pillsbury United sees challenges as opportunities
Pillsbury United Communities (PUC) is undergoing a significant transformation.
More than music: St. Paul recording arts school makes high marks
High School for Recording Arts (HSRA) continues to prove itself to be a spawning ground for talent of remarkable consequence.
Hayden: Empowering Black men doing positive things
Positive Image MN is shining a light on the good that Black men are doing in the community with their first annual Men’s Empowerment Breakfast.
Local landmark theater cherishes history, celebrates future
The Capri Theater, a Twin Cities cultural hallmark straight out of North Minneapolis, closed shop for the year on May 12.
Media pro sees St. Jude as ‘part of the solution’
Monique Linder was recently appointed to the hospital’s Twin Cities Advisory Council (TCAC).
Empowering families essential to healthy Black communities
Last year, African American Northside Achievement Zone scholars outpaced other Northside students.
Reentry fair offers formerly incarcerated ‘second chance’
The upcoming Minnesota Second Chance Coalition (MSCC) Resource Fair on April 24 seeks to provide access to resources to help those re-entering the community.
Nipsey Hussle, inspiration beyond tragedy
Nipsey Hussle transcended stereotypes to become a role model you would not believe if you saw it in the movies.
State action urged to curb rising homelessness
Homelessness is a ‘totally solvable issue,’ said Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless (MCH) Executive Director Senta Leff.