Dennis Green’s Ring of Honor induction will take place during a halftime ceremony at the Vikings game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, September 23, at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Paige Elliott
Paige Elliott is the digital editor at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
Posted inBusiness, National, News, Photo Galleries, Sister Spokesman, Sister Spokesman Highlights
Beyond skin deep: Sister Spokesman talks Black beauty and dollars (photos)
From finding the right lip color to fitness tips to a conversation on intentional and well-informed beauty consumerism, Sister Spokesman’s TheBusiness of Beauty was a flurry of activity with much food for thought.
Posted inArts + Culture, Music
VocalEssence marks milestone season with new voices, unique collaborations
Minneapolis-based choral organization VocalEssence has recently unveiled the musical offerings for its jubilee 50th season.
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Gabrielle Union breaks into the suspense genre
If you’re looking for a fun thriller, Breaking In should hit the spot – just enjoy the ride and don’t ask a lot of questions.
Posted inMLK Legacy Section, Special Editions
2018 MLK Calendar of Events
Listed below are MLK, Jr. events in the Twin Cities and beyond. If you know of an event that we missed, let us know in the comment section! Thursday, January 11 6 pm, Mayoral MLK Reception, AICHO, 202 West 2nd Street, Duluth A chance for the community to come together in unity and celebrate diversity. This […]
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Fare For All: Bulk buying power key to offering affordable, healthy food
“Everyone deserves healthy food where they live or where they can get to it.” That’s the basic idea behind Fare For All (FFA), according to Scott Weatherhead, the nonprofit’s program manager.
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Kindred Kitchen helps food entrepreneurs get a start
Kindred Kitchen is advancing the possibilities of shared kitchen spaces. Billed as a “hub” for food entrepreneurs, the 24/7-access licensed kitchen facility has served the Northside community from 1206 W. Broadway Avenue in Minneapolis since 2010…
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From pain to purpose: A harrowing past leads to a greater good
On a fateful plane trip home from South Africa, Steve Floyd was looking at his vacation photos when a photographer sitting next to him noticed his shots. ‘You have an eye,’ he told Floyd.
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From pain to purpose: Chronicling one man’s call to serve
Visions of mourning mothers still haunt Steve Floyd. It’s been more than a decade since he served as an advocate for homicide victims, but memories of anguished goodbyes remain engraved in his mind.
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PHOTOS | Melvin Carter III makes history as St. Paul’s first African American mayor
Melvin Carter III made history election night as Saint Paul’s first African American mayor. Carter, a former Saint Paul City Councilmember, surprised many political pundits by clinching the historic win in the first round of vote tabulations. Saying he was elated and humbled by the win, Carter, surrounded by his family, thanked supporters and spoke candidly about […]
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Artists wanted to boost Lake Street economic development
The Lake Street Council announced a call for artist-driven initiatives to showcase the cultural assets of the area and attract visitors to shop the diverse businesses and organizations along Lake Street. Using a Request for Proposals (RFP) process, the council is seeking artist submissions for a one-year creative placemaking project. “We’re looking for 12 artists,” said […]
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Dream Refugee nonprofit counters stereotypes, fights isolation
“My family and I have been through trials and tribulations in our journey, but at the end of the day we made it.” It’s been three years since Mohamed Malim, a senior at Edina High School at the time, submitted these words as part of his Cecil E. Newman Scholarship-winning essay. Now a student at […]
Posted inRemembering Prince
Prince-inspired art coming to Southside utility boxes
Residents of the Central neighborhood in Minneapolis will soon see a bit more purple, as Prince-inspired artwork is set to launch on select utility boxes next month. The initiative entitled Project Purple was created and funded by the Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO), and has been in the works since Prince’s passing in April of […]
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Harteau’s exit cheered; mayor urged to do the same (photos & video)
Protesters rally, march, vow to keep up the pressure Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau’s resignation Friday at the request of Mayor Betsy Hodges marked a dramatic end to an intense week. In a released statement, the mayor said that she had “lost confidence” in Harteau’s leadership and “it is clear that she has lost the […]
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‘In Search of the Sandman’ awakens local author’s creative vision
It was a long time in the making, but the fruition has been sweet for South Minneapolis native Timi Bliss, who published her first book in April of 2017. What began years ago as a bedtime tale created for mother-daughter bonding moments has blossomed into In Search of the Sandman, a children’s story about a […]
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Sabathani’s Vintage Voices make a joyful noise
Sabathani’s senior choir Vintage Voices brought community members to their feet with a concert entitled “Draw the Circle Wide” on Thursday, May 4. The concert, held at Sabathani Community Center in Minneapolis and presented by VocalEssence, featured a wide array of talent. From inspirational readings and piano solos to duets and choir selections, the themes of […]
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In memory and celebration of Prince: art, parties & music, music, music!
Editor’s note: Please find our 2018 list here. The Twin Cities will be full of celebrations this week to honor the life and legacy of Prince, leading up to the one-year anniversary of his passing, April 21. The celebrations will include Minneapolis landmarks lit up in purple April 20-21. Some events have already sold out, but there’s still plenty of purple […]
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Peaceful protests follow Trump inauguration in Mpls
“Say it loud, say it clear — immigrants are welcomed here!” was just one of the chants heard at the “Resist From Day One! ” rally and march that took place in south Minneapolis January 20 following the inauguration of Donald Trump. The protest started at Lake Street and Nicollet Avenue and moved down Nicollet Avenue en route to […]
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Scholar-activist electrifies students with talk on Black liberation
Before a captivated room of students and community members at Macalester College November 6, renowned scholar and author Dr. Peniel E. Joseph gave a searing lesson on Black liberation movements in the U.S., touching on everything from slave revolts to Black Lives Matter — all in roughly an hour.
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New Mpls NAACP intends to ‘speak truth to power’
In the spirit of Nellie Stone-Johnson, the late local African American union and civil rights activist, the NAACP Minneapolis branch kicked off its first official event Friday, October 30 taking aim at the ills of the criminal justice system as they affect Black women.
The event, entitled “Black Women, Policing and Mass Incarceration,” took place at the Women’s Club of Minneapolis and featured Kemba Smith, a former incarcerated person, who chronicled her transformation from college student to federal prisoner in the memoir ‘Poster Child: The Kemba Smith Story.’