Tracey Williams-Dillard, the CEO and publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder newspaper, was one of five Humphrey Leadership Award recipients.
MSR publisher among those recognized with Hubert Humphrey Awards Read More
Just B Solar, a North Minneapolis program hosted an all-day solar camp/workshop.
Young campers learn about solar energy Read More
The Agape Movement’s mission is committed to bridging gaps between the community and law enforcement for starters.
Agape applies unconditional love to the wounds of violence Read More
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.
TU Dance rings in new season with a nod to the past Read More
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.”
MSR celebrates graduates and parents with 23rd annual scholarship dinner (photos) Read More
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 …
Take 6 and Manhattan Transfer joust in fun at the Ordway Read More
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 …
Stokley brings “sonic healing” to the Ordway Read More
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. …
Thousands of garden plants gifted to North Mpls Read 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 …
‘Greenleaf’ co-creator returns to roots, talks faith, Oprah and more Read More
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, …
PHOTOS | 9th Annual Big Hat Luncheon Read MoreTickets sold out to the formal attire masquerade ball fundraiser hosted by Way to Grow, a 27-year-old nonprofit located in North Minneapolis dedicated to early childhood education. Close to 800 …
Masquerade ball helps Way to Grow exceed funding goal Read MoreTwin Cities Steppers celebrate 10 Sistas who prevailed The 9th annual Celebrating The Sistas (CTS) event gave community leadership recognition awards to 10 African American women for their contributions …
Receiving recognition from your own Read MoreOver 300 people showed up for the unveiling of the completed new ReUse Minnesota website on October 12. The website, that was three years in the making, was made possible …
Reuse Minnesota launches website during membership celebration Read More
Head of AARP shared insights from senior group’s research Jo Ann Jenkins, the president/CEO of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and author of the bestselling book Disrupt Aging, …
Opportunities and challenges of aging explored Read More
Representatives from branches of Minnesota State government were invited to the Wilder Foundation in St. Paul to participate as panelists in an employment and business opportunity forum sponsored by the …
State says it has jobs, needs Black applicants Read More
The 2016 Ivey Awards usually attracts a packed house, so this year’s sold-out event was no surprise to those who regularly attend. African Americans were well represented once again during …
2016 Ivey Awards shines bright light on thriving theater scene Read More
Annual Page Education Foundation Gala held at U.S. Bank Stadium The Page Education Foundation is a charity founded in 1988, by Alan Page, the former Minnesota Viking turned Minnesota Supreme …
Charity helps put college in reach for hundreds of students of color Read More
Author shares her story of overcoming generational trauma At age 41, Beverly Hart is a wife, grandmother, mother, insurance broker, and ordained minister with Recovery Ministries in Brooklyn Park. Through …
Healing a broken life Read MoreThe 7th Annual Southside Back in the Day kicked off Saturday, September 3 at Phelps Park in South Minneapolis. People from the Phelps, King, Bryant and Central neighborhoods joined together to …
PHOTOS | 7th Annual Southside Back in the Day brings together family and friends Read More
On August 8-12, from 9 am until noon, close to a dozen youth attended the Just-B-Solar Camp at Shiloh Temple International Ministries (STIM), located at 1201 West Broadway Ave. North …
Just-B-Solar Camp introduces youth to their future Read More