As the federal government shutdown continues to delay November food benefits for thousands of Minnesota families, Hope Breakfast Bar in St. Paul is opening its doors to provide free meals for anyone in need. Beginning Monday November 3, families can visit the restaurant at 1 Leech Street from 7 to 9 a.m., Monday through Friday, […]
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Minnesota Children’s Museum Offers Free Admission to Families Impacted by Federal Shutdown
As thousands of Minnesota families face uncertainty over delayed federal benefits, the Minnesota Children’s Museum is stepping up to help. The museum announced it will offer free admission through November to families enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The decision comes as the ongoing federal government shutdown halts SNAP benefit distribution for November, […]
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Strength & Strategy Series Episode 1: Business Planning and Strategy
Episode 1 of the Strength & Strategy Series with business planning, cash flow, and pricing
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Lee Hawkins on Journalism, Identity & Power
Lee Hawkins joins Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald on Blacklight On Sports to discuss his journalism career, music, and why Black representation in media still matters.
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Expanding Access: First-Time Homebuyers & Community Finance
Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald hosts a powerful MSR Business episode featuring Frandsen Bank’s Lance Elliott, PPL’s Carter CasaDeCalvo, and Andria Petty to discuss how local partnerships are supporting first-generation and first-time homebuyers.
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First-Generation Homebuyers: MSR Business with Frandsen Bank & PRG, Inc.
randsen Bank’s Lance Elliott and PRG Inc. join MSR Business to offer real tools and financial strategies for first-time and first-generation homebuyers looking to achieve the dream of owning a home.
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Strength & Strategy with Tav Treadway and Tommy McNeal
Tav Treadway and Tommy McNeal join Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real Podcast to share powerful strategies for purpose-driven leadership, entrepreneurship, and building lasting impact in our communities.
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Benny Roberts on Legacy, Leadership, and Community
The latest Blacklight on Sports podcast spotlights Benny Roberts, Executive Director of the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. A proud Rondo descendant and St. Paul Central grad, Roberts reflects on his journey from athlete to community leader, preserving history while building pathways to health, wellness, and opportunity.
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Tramon Van Leer on Life Behind the Camera
In Blacklight on Sports, Tramon Van Leer shares his path from radio personality to Minnesota’s biggest sports arenas, capturing game moments and delivering analysis.
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John Robinson – Educator. Coach. Community Leader
North High alum and championship-winning coach John Robinson joins Blacklight On Sports to reflect on decades of leadership in Twin Cities schools, sports, and communities.
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Steven Davis Jr. on Life After the Game
Steven Davis Jr. went from Golden Gophers football captain to life coach and founder of Strive Higher After Sports. In this episode of Blacklight On Sports, he joins Hallman and McDonald to discuss mental health, identity, and helping Black athletes find meaning beyond the game.
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Sports, Justice, and Speaking Truth to Power Featuring Nekima Levy Armstrong
This week on Blacklight On Sports, civil rights leader Nekima Levy Armstrong joins the conversation on athletes, activism, race, and what justice looks like on and off the field.
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Trauma, Heart Health, and Healing in Black Communities
4UR HEALTH dives deep into how trauma affects cardiovascular health, with special guests Dr. Ida Tchuisseu Fonkoue and Sam Simmons joining Dr. Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan for a healing-centered discussion.
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Honoring Black Fatherhood: Sam Simmons on 17 Years of Healing Work in Minnesota
Sam Simmons joins Dr. Ronda Chakolis-Hassan for a powerful For Your Health episode on Black fatherhood, community trauma, and healing—ahead of the 17th annual Black Men Healing Conference.
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Brianna Edwards on Trusting the Process: From Athlete to Coach
Brianna Edwards joins Blacklight On Sports to talk about her journey from pro athlete to head coach and consultant—building athletes into leaders for life.
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Crystal Flint: Champion for Girls’ Basketball and Community Empowerment
Crystal Flint, Minnesota basketball legend and community leader, reflects on her playing, coaching, and mentoring journey—from NCAA success to empowering youth in the Twin Cities.
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MSR Hosts Powerful Panel on 5-Year Anniversary of George Floyd’s Murder
On the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder hosted a powerful panel at UROC in North Minneapolis, bringing together local leaders, advocates, and families impacted by police violence for an honest and urgent conversation.
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From the Court to the Kitchen: Sam Willis Keeps Giving Back
Former baller Sam Willis joins Blacklight on Sports to reflect on his basketball past, mentorship work, and his South Minneapolis restaurant, Just Turkey.
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Angel Robinson on Basketball, Coaching, and Giving Back
Angel Robinson, a Minnesota basketball standout and Hall of Famer, joins Blacklight On Sports to talk about her journey from championship player to mentor and coach.
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A New Hope in the Opioid Crisis – Spotlight on Brixadi
Dr. Ronda Marie Chakolis-Hassan sits down with Commissioner Damōn Chaplin and Deputy Commissioner Heidi Ritchie for a conversation about equity, opioid recovery, and why Brixadi might be a game changer for communities hit hardest by addiction.