Build Wealth Minnesota celebrated its 20th anniversary with a fundraising Gala, featuring a four-course dinner, live auction, and live entertainment.
James L. Stroud Jr
James L. Stroud, Jr. is a contributing writer and photographer at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce 2024 Gala
The Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce marked its 20th anniversary in spectacular fashion at the 2024 Gala & Fundraiser, held on August 3rd. This special evening, themed “In Living Color,” brought together Minnesota’s Black business community to celebrate decades of progress and honor those who have made a lasting impact. Legacy Award Honoree: The Minnesota […]
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MSR Innovator: The influence of Wallace ‘Jack’ Jackman
Wallace “Jack” Jackman, co-publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder newspaper, has made significant contributions to the Black community through his entrepreneurial spirit.
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MSR receives Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce Legacy Award
The Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 20th anniversary with a fundraising gala, featuring speeches from elected officials.
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MSR: Norma Jean Williams: A story of heart, humor, and legacy
Norma Jean Williams, the former interim publisher of the MSR, is remembered for her tenure.
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Minneapolis honors activist Spike Moss with street renaming
The city of Minneapolis has renamed a stretch of Plymouth Avenue N. to Spike Moss Way in honor of community activist and freedom fighter Harry ‘Spike’ Moss.
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Dr. Reatha Clark King’s trailblazing life celebrated at book signing event
Dr. Reatha Clark King was celebrated at a private event at the University of Minnesota campus, where she was praised for her legacy in science and education.
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Former Minneapolis Police Chief reflects on 30-plus years of public service
‘I think that history and time will determine how I am defined in law enforcement, for 32 years and as chief for five of those years.’
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President Fayneese Miller opens up about her resignation from Hamline University
‘I have tried to do my best by making Hamline a welcoming and inclusive community for all. And, I think I have done that.’
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WWII Vet Gordon Kirk honored on his 100th birthday
On March 23, WWII veteran and long-time St. Paul resident Gordon Kirk celebrated his 100th birthday.
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MSR publisher among those recognized with Hubert Humphrey Awards
Tracey Williams-Dillard, the CEO and publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder newspaper, was one of five Humphrey Leadership Award recipients.
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Young campers learn about solar energy
Just B Solar, a North Minneapolis program hosted an all-day solar camp/workshop.
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Agape applies unconditional love to the wounds of violence
The Agape Movement’s mission is committed to bridging gaps between the community and law enforcement for starters.
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TU Dance rings in new season with a nod to the past
With Love was inspired by the paintings of the late African American artist Ernie Barnes and choreographed by Uri Sands, with music by the late, legendary Donny Hathaway.
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MSR celebrates graduates and parents with 23rd annual scholarship dinner (photos)
More than 200 community members, graduating students and their parents attended the free scholarship dinner and ceremony awards. Ten students were presented with Cecil E. Newman Scholarships at the event themed “Education and Graduation: It’s a family affair.”
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Take 6 and Manhattan Transfer joust in fun at the Ordway
Two Grammy Award-winning groups — one delivering four-part harmonies as the quartet Manhattan Transfer, and the other being one of the most versatile a cappella groups in the music business as sextet Take 6 — performed live to a sold-out auditorium at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul on Feb. 15. […]
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Stokley brings “sonic healing” to the Ordway
On Sunday, December 10, 2017, Stokley Williams, the Grammy-nominated vocalist, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist best known as the lead singer/drummer for the R&B group Mint Condition, kicked off his Sonic Healer Tour at the Ordway Concert Hall in St. Paul. Williams first captivated the audience with a variety of his original new music. Throughout his performance, […]
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Thousands of garden plants gifted to North Mpls
Malmborg’s Garden Center and Greenhouse located in Rogers, Minnesota, one of the largest wholesale plant producers in the United States, has become a generous contributor and friend to North Minneapolis. On Saturday, June 22, 2017, Malmborg’s donated and delivered over 5,000 plants and a ton of vegetables to North High School for the “Green Garden […]
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‘Greenleaf’ co-creator returns to roots, talks faith, Oprah and more
If you’ve seen the award-winning Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) original drama series Greenleaf, about the Greenleaf family and their Memphis megachurch, you might be surprised to learn that its co-creator has Minnesota roots. Craig Wright (Lost, Six Feet Under) is the co-creator, head writer and producer of the hit cable television series about faith and […]
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PHOTOS | 9th Annual Big Hat Luncheon
Big colorful hats and encouraging words and music ruled the day at the 9th Annual Big Hat Luncheon on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Minneapolis Marriott West, 9960 Wayzata, MN. Produced and presented by It’s Your Affair Events Company, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Twin Cities Rise organization (www.twincitiesrise.org), the event included […]