St. Catherine University President Dr. Marcheta Evans leads with a focus on equity, student success and innovation.
Jasmine McBride
Jasmine McBride is the Associate Editor at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
Turning setbacks into comebacks through credit repair
AIM Credit Repair LLC helps individuals rebuild credit while supporting financial literacy and second chances.
Posted inEducation
Kennedy High students turn newspapers into fashion design project
Students at John F. Kennedy High School created wearable designs through a creative newspaper dress project.
Posted inNational
Milwaukee mother says former teacher aided teen in unauthorized departures from home
A Milwaukee teacher investigation is underway after allegations a teacher helped a teen leave home without parental consent.
Posted inBlack History
Black press nears 200 years of telling our stories
Black Press Week celebrates 199 years of Black journalism and the enduring legacy of independent media serving Black communities across America.
Posted inLocal & State
Breaking barriers, building futures: Single mothers shine at Jeremiah Program’s SummitX
Jeremiah Program Minneapolis supports single mothers with education, housing and child care while helping families build generational stability.
Posted inBlack History
Handling and passing the baton: Kareem Murphy’s vision for equity and innovation
Kareem Murphy of Hennepin County leads health and human services strategy with a prevention-focused approach aimed at reducing disparities and strengthening community stability.
Posted inBlack History
Donnita Osborn: From Rondo roots to leading with heart
Donnita Osborn of Hennepin County is strengthening access and disability services through leadership rooted in community, authenticity and representation.
Posted inBlack History
Commissioner Angela Conley: Championing health, equity, and Black leadership
Angela Conley of Hennepin County is advancing heart health, maternal health equity and homeownership initiatives to address racial disparities.
Posted inBlack History
From parking booth to director: Bobby Jackson’s 47-year commitment to community and service
Director Bobby Jackson reflects on his 47-year career with Hennepin County, leading with equity, operational excellence and a commitment to service.
Posted inPolitics
Sen. Bobby Champion outlines legislative priorities amid session challenges
Sen. Bobby Champion discusses fraud prevention, Capitol security and immigration accountability as key priorities during the legislative session.
Posted inBlack History
Sheriff Dawanna Witt: Becoming what she once feared, defeating the odds
Sheriff Dawanna Witt’s journey from a childhood shaped by distrust of policing to becoming Hennepin County’s first Black woman sheriff reflects resilience and leadership.
Posted inLocal & State
Libraries’ commitment to Black and Brown voices questioned
Hennepin County Library book removals have prompted questions after residents noticed Black history and culture titles on withdrawal carts, though officials say the process is routine.
Posted inBlack History
Leading through community: Sara Hollie’s Journey in Public Health
Sara Hollie Hennepin County Public Health director leads equity-driven initiatives focused on heart health, HIV prevention and systemic change.
Posted inLocal & State
Supporters rally as Georgia Fort pleads not guilty to federal charges
The Georgia Fort press freedom case prompted a rally outside a St. Paul federal courthouse, where supporters warned of broader threats to journalists and First Amendment rights.
Posted inLocal & State
Ramsey County reimagines youth justice
Ramsey County youth justice reform through restorative circles is reducing recidivism, addressing racial disparities, and building community safety.
Posted inLocal & State
For this modern civil rights fighter, law is his weapon
Civil rights attorney James Cook traces his journey from South Minneapolis to Burris Law, where he continues a legacy of community-centered legal advocacy.
Posted inOn the Radar
Artist’s creative evolution expands beyond stage and screen
From a young age, she knew she wanted to act, even if she didn’t yet know what that path would look like. That early spark led her from Minnesota to Los Angeles and back home again, guiding her through realms as varied as education, military service, theater, poetry and motivational speaking. Perdue’s journey began in […]
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Turning survival into service
After surviving abuse, homelessness, and foster care, Tameeka Russell is building the child welfare system she wishes had existed for her.
Posted inLocal & State
ICE memo on warrantless home entry called ‘unlawful, morally repugnant’
An internal ICE memo asserting authority to enter homes without judicial warrants has sparked alarm over constitutional protections.