The annual event commemorates July 15, 1997, when Beyond the Court’s co-founder Bobby Brown III, his two sisters and a niece were victims of a drive-by shooting.
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Posted inNational, News
AG Ellison receives leadership award at Black newspaper convention
‘NNPA affiliates have documented our stories, challenges, and triumphs that are so often ignored—or worse, distorted—in the mainstream press.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Minneapolis to celebrate Black Business Week July 24-30
Several events will provide help and showcase the work of Black entrepreneurs and Black-owned businesses.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Gov. Walz credits ‘Black Entrepreneurs Day’ for pushing more state funds for small businesses
The city of Minneapolis is hosting Black Business Week from Friday, July 19 to Saturday, July 27.
Posted inNational, News
Lawsuit filed against Harvard’s legacy admissions policy that ‘overwhelming favors’ White students
‘Why are we rewarding children for privileges and advantages accrued by prior generations?’
Posted inArts + Culture
Summer Guide: June 29-July 5
The MSR’s guide to summer festivals, concerts, and activities for the week of June 29-July 5.
Posted inObituaries
Remembering Dr. Charles Edward Crutchfield III
Dr. Charles Edward Crutchfield III passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023, after bravely battling non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma for two and a half years.
Posted inArts + Culture
Summer Guide: June 22-28
The MSR’s guide to summer festivals, concerts, and activities for the week of June 22-28.
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
Acclaimed doctor Charles Crutchfield III passes
Renowned Minnesota dermatologist Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD, passed away on the morning of June 21.
Posted inLocal & State, News
June 17th Proclaimed Norma Jean Williams Day
On Saturday, MSR former co-publisher and vice president emeritus was recognized by state leaders in two proclamations.
Posted inBusiness
Alternative homeownership options
‘By separating ownership of the land from ownership of the housing structure, this alternative model keeps land trust homes deeply affordable for future generations.’
Posted inEducation, Local & State, News
Crutchfield Dermatology Foundation awards second annual Mel Reeves Memorial Scholarship
The Crutchfield Dermatology Foundation recently issued the second annual Mel Reeves Memorial Scholarship.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Obituaries
Remembering Norma Jean Williams
Mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and former Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder co-publisher, Norma Jean Williams, passed away on June 6, 2023.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Celebrate Juneteenth 2023: event highlights in the Twin Cities and beyond
From music to parades, festivals, block parties and cookouts, here are Juneteenth event highlights.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Minneapolis sees drop in gun-related violence so far this year
‘Violent crime is dropping and the fact that shootings are even below pre-pandemic levels underscores that what we are doing is working.’
Posted inArts + Culture
2023 Summer Guide: June 8-14
The MSR has compiled a weekly list of fun activities to enjoy over the summer.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Death Notice: Norma Jean Williams: 1941-2023
Norma Jean Williams was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Burnsville, MN
Posted inLocal & State, News
Know your operator: Tamica Washington
In 1990, Tamica Washington became an operator by accident.
Posted inObituaries
Remembering Hosea Timothy Roberson
War hero Hosea Timothy Roberson was born on January 12, 1923, and died May 28, 2023.
Posted inBulletin
What’s too hot for animals left outside in the summer?
The Animal Humane Society reports that most of the animal cruelty calls agents receive from the public are related to the weather.