Howard C. Hudson has overcome obstacles in his life to become a successful businessman and artist.
Nikki Love
Nikki Love is a contributing writer at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
Posted inOpinion
WORD ON THE STREET| How do you celebrate Black History Month?
The MSR took to the streets to ask community members if and how they celebrate Black History Month.
Posted inArts + Culture, Books
Author found healing in sharing traumatic experience
In 2022, her years of writing resulted in her first book ‘November.’
Posted inMLK Legacy Section, Opinion, Special Editions
WORD ON THE STREET | Beyond MLK Day, how are you keeping King’s dream alive?
We asked community members: How are you keeping King’s dream alive? See their answers below.
Posted inOpinion
WORD ON THE STREET: What lifts your spirits in the winter?
The MSR took to the streets to ask community members how they keep their spirits bright in the colder, darker months of winter.
Posted inFeatured, Metro, News
Northside Santas bring joy to the community Â
‘Our Northside kids are the most important resource we have. We have to be the village.’
Posted inFeatured, Metro, News
​Winter Wonderland promises a magical night
This year, BTC Youth will sponsor a holiday event for K-5 students that celebrates joy, family, connection and togetherness as a school community.Â
Posted inPhoto of the Week
Photo of the Week | Braving the cold to break new ground
Chanda Smith Baker of the Minneapolis Foundation and Sondra Samuels of Northside Achievement Zone strike a pose at the V3 Community Center groundbreaking.
Posted inFeatured, Opinion
WORD ON THE STREET | Are you voting in the midterm elections?
For this Word on the Street, we asked community members about the importance of voting ahead of the midterm elections.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight, Business, Featured
​Black Business Spotlight: Charles Caldwell Fine Arts
‘I am grateful to be able to share something they like and love, and maybe they can use art as a beacon of hope for themselves.’
Posted inMetro, News
Longtime senior health advocate passes the torch
‘I am also passionate about the health of the community VOA serves and will continue Dorothea’s legacy.’
Posted inPhoto Galleries
Golfing to create change
Golfers from various walks of life gathered last weekend for the Be the Change Golf Tournament at Theodore Wirth Park.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
Black Business Spotlight: Trap House Chicken
‘I’ve been cooking all my life. I liked cooking for my family and seeing the smile on their faces. Cooking is something I love to do.’
Posted inOpinion
WORD ON THE STREET | What can we do to stop the violence?
We asked community members: What do you think will help stop the violence in the community?
Posted inOpinion
WORD ON THE STREET | Two years out, how have we fared?
The MSR recently took to the streets to ask community members if they felt there has been positive social change in the last two years since George Floyd’s killing.
Posted inArts + Culture, Music
Legendary DJ Disco T remembered
The tribute at the Capri Theater for Disco T showcased his life, love, and legacy.
Posted inArts + Culture, Music
Celebrating DJ Brother Jules
Brother Jules was more than just a DJ; he was a mixologist when it comes to music.
Posted inArts + Culture, Music
Wu-Tang lit up the Skyway Lounge
The MSR caught up with members at the tour kickoff held at the Skyway Lounge in Minneapolis.
Posted inOpinion
WORD ON THE STREET | 20 years later —remembering 9/11
We asked attendees at Open Streets West Broadway: Where were you when the September 11 attacks occurred and what are your thoughts about it 20 years later?
Posted inMetro, News, Photo Galleries
Back in the Day fest revives Southside community spirit (photos)
Southsiders gathered once again at Phelps Park in Minneapolis to enjoy
food, health clinics, free haircuts, kids’ activities, shopping with local vendors, and live entertainment Blackness.