Sister Spokesman seeks nominations for “Celebrating Moms” Dec. 1
Do you know a Phenomenal Mother? Our Sister Spokesman “Celebrating Moms of All Ages” event is Dec. 1, and we...
Don’t throw away those leaves!
Don’t let leaves blow away, as they can clog up storm drains and pollute our local lakes and rivers with...
Midterm elections 2018 – voter information
The race is on for more than candidates. After a record-breaking turnout during the Minnesota primaries, early voting has already...
Black women voters seek to shake up midterms
Statistics reveal that Black women face disproportionate barriers to reproductive health care and are more likely to die after childbirth than their...
Rihanna says no to Super Bowl halftime invite — social media explodes
Rihanna said she’s showing solidarity with Colin Kaepernick and NFL players who have been protesting racial disparities and police violence...
A Great Lakes pipeline dispute points to a broader energy dilemma
A big spill in Michigan's Straits of Mackinac could have devastating consequences.
WIN: ‘The Beatles LOVE’ Prize Pack
The MSR has teamed up with Cirque du Soleil’s The Beatles LOVE to give away a pair of tickets to see the show live...
Kavanaugh’s confirmation shows power of White privilege and sexism
Voters in general, and women, in particular, can begin righting this ship by voting in November. Certainly, after this newest...
Twin Cities ‘Voices of the Civil Rights Movement’ honored
Attendees gathered at the Minnesota History Center to honor St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Dr. Josie R. Johnson, former Minneapolis...
Festival serves as launching pad for local Black filmmakers
In Minnesota, it is the Twin Cities Black Film Festival (TCBFF) that stands as an important launch pad for emerging...
Lillian Louise Smith
Lillian retired from the Main Minneapolis Public Library. After staying at home for a few years, she went back to...
U of M’s Humphrey School honors longtime civil rights leader Josie Johnson
For decades, Josie Johnson has been one of Minnesota’s foremost leaders in civil rights activism. Now a new fellowship at...
How to save energy (and coin) like a pro this winter
What better time than now to winterize your house or apartment to not only save some coin, but also reduce...
Gluten sensitivity ‘epidemic’ has many causes
Dr. Kenneth Davin Fine, a gastroenterologist, brought gluten sensitivity to the public consciousness more than 20 years ago. He says...
Elections have consequences
I know and believe that all life is precious, but not just pre-born life!
Kavanaugh confirmation a disservice to America
In the weeks since then, the basis for my concern has been confirmed. Senate Republicans used raw power to rush...
Vote as if your life depends on it (because it does)
We’ve seen the collective power of Black women impact key races for office in special elections and primaries. Black women,...
Community Calendar: Twin Cities Black Film Festival, Think Pink & more
Find community happenings and add your own free of charge at spokesman-recorder.com/calendar.
Amazon hosting hiring events for new Brooklyn Park facility
The retail giant is set to hire 450 new part-time employees at $15/hr.
Abuse charges against Rep. Keith Ellison ‘unsubstantiated’
In 2007, Ellison became the first member of the Muslim faith ever elected to the U.S. Congress. In 2017 he...
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