In the summer of 1942, the first Black Marines arrived at Montford Point Camp, a 1,600-acre wooded swamp near Jacksonville, North Carolina
Julie Gordon
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‘50 Over 50’ event recognizes diverse leaders from across Minnesota
Sponsored by AARP and Pollen, a nonprofit dedicated to helping society become more free, just and loving, last week’s event celebrated and recognized 50 Minnesotans who are making an enormous impact in their communities.
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Second Black person ever to serve on Robbinsdale school board seeks reelection
Sharon Brooks Green is currently the school district’s second Black board member.
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‘Innate negotiator’ devotes his talent to bettering public health
Within Minnesota’s healthcare circles, Clarence Jones may be the most connected person in our state.
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Women-owned business group boosts Rondo entrepreneur
Receiving the ‘Emerging Woman Business Owner of the Year’ was Rondo native Tameka Jones, founder and CEO of Lip Esteem.
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Metro realtors elect first Black presidentÂ
Recently named president of Minneapolis Area Realtors (MAR), Mazone represents the first Black person to hold the top position in the organization’s 135-year history. Â
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Northside fire captain noted for physical strength, mental toughness
‘I’m here for a purpose, so whatever I need to do, I’m here to keep doing it.’
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Meet Major Dawanna Witt, candidate for Hennepin County Sheriff
‘There are so many opportunities for us to become closer with the communities that we police.’
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Minneapolis Black history gains a new landmark
On January 18, 2022, the Minneapolis City Council designated Fire Station #24 as a local landmark.
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The day the Harlem Globetrotters dropped by
Nearly 70 years have passed, but the memory of the big, orange bus pulling up to the Williams’ Minneapolis home is clear as ever.
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Human resources pro shares tips on how to keep diverse workers well—even in a pandemic
Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton was recently named one of the Twin Cities’ 100 people to know in 2022.