James L. Stroud Jr, Author at Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

2016 Ivey Awards shines bright light on thriving theater scene

Hosts Mark Benninghofen and Regina Marie Williams The 2016 Ivey Awards usually attracts a packed house, so this year’s sold-out...

Charity helps put college in reach for hundreds of students of color

Annual Page Education Foundation Gala held at U.S. Bank Stadium Justice Alan with gala attendees The Page Education Foundation is...

Healing a broken life

Author shares her story of overcoming generational trauma Beverly Hart At age 41, Beverly Hart is a wife, grandmother, mother,...

PHOTOS | 7th Annual Southside Back in the Day brings together family and friends

Attendees in line for food at Southside Back in the Day, Saturday, Sept. 3.The 7th Annual Southside Back in the...

Just-B-Solar Camp introduces youth to their future

Starting bottom left, clockwise: Shari Khan, Myka'el Koumalasy-Dent, Roman Kenewko, Ebrima Sarge, Sasha Kirk, De'Quay Koumalasy-Dent, Just-B-Solar Owner/Camp Director Keith...

St. Paul YWCA chief sees growth ahead

New State funds create new opportunities Gaye Adams Massey Gaye Adams Massey accepted her appointment as chief executive officer (CEO)...

PHOTOS| MAD DADs celebrates fathers and families in North Minneapolis

Face painting at MAD DADS' Festival for Father's and Families, August 13. On Saturday, August 13, during the 26th annual...

PHOTO | Mandela Day celebrated at Sabathani

On Saturday, July 16 people gathered in the Sabathani Community Center auditorium from 1-4 pm for the third annual Nelson...

PHOTO OF THE WEEK | Warm weather is good for business

Timothy and Akoi Timothy and his sister Akoi took advantage of the warm weather to set up a family business —...

Shed G launches TV talent show pilot

On the evening of June 21 in the New Century Theater, located at 615 Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, a...

Walking tour highlights rich Black history in Mpls

The tour, led by Council Member Glidden (standing), convened at Pepito's Restaurant in Minneapolis.The extensive African American historical presence on Minneapolis’ South...

PHOTOS | Juneteenth 2016 celebrated in North Minneapolis

On Saturday June 18, 2016, the annual Juneteenth Celebration was held at the Mississippi Regional Park in North Minneapolis. Per...

St. Paul honors Gordon Parks with national memorial

(l-r) Robin Hickman, her sister Kelli Hickman and her niece Adia Hickman. What do you say or do to honor...

State’s equity bill praised at session recap

Investment in eliminating disparities called a historic first (l-r) John Keller, moderator, Representative Rena Moran (65A, DFL), Senator Carla J....

Northsiders resist surge in gun violence

After several shootings in North Minneapolis during the month of April of this year, crime statistics show that violent...

PHOTOS | MSR’s annual ‘Family Affair’ dinner honored graduates and families

Scholarship winners (l-r): Amia Bridgeford, Aamira Redd, Jamani Buckner, Brandon Banks and Praise Hall. Background (l-r): Britney Roberts, Avery Weiler, MSR...