MPR News has created a podcast to celebrate the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s 90th anniversary, highlighting its commitment to amplifying Black voices, chronicling civil rights events, and providing essential news coverage.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar secures decisive victory in primary election
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar has won the Democratic primary for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, defeating challenger Don Samuels.
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Racket MN Highlights the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s 90-Year Legacy
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, Minnesota’s oldest Black-owned and Black-operated newspaper, celebrates its 90th anniversary with an article from Racket MN, highlighting its impact on the community and its commitment to providing relevant, impactful journalism.
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Primary day in Minnesota: Vote for candidates, choose November ballot
Minnesota residents can vote in the Primary Election on August 13 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Kamala Harris Definitely Earned It (DEI)
Vice President Kamala Harris has a strong electoral record, having won multiple elections and served as District Attorney and California Attorney General.
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Black women fight for health and fibroid awareness
The Black Women’s Health Imperative is fighting for the rights of women suffering from uterine fibroids.
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Back-to-school giveaways in the Twin Cities and beyond
A variety of back to school events are happening in the metro area, including giveaways of school supplies, food, and health resources, as well as activities, music, and games.
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Walz pick turns focus on what a VP brings to White House—three essential reads
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was chosen by Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris as her vice president, beating out a competitive field of other Democrats.
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PJ Starr and Brea Copeland Wedding Announcement
Brea Copeland and PJ Starr were married in a beautiful ceremony on July 19, 2024, at the Minneapolis Event Center.
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Is social media causing our anxiety?
This relentless pursuit of perfection online is misleading and detrimental to our mental well-being.
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Joe Biden drops his bid for president; endorses Kamala Harris
President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Blacklight On Sports feat. Suzanne Gilreath
Watch as MSR sports columnists Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald interview Suzanne Gilreath, an account executive for the Minnesota Lynx.
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Blacklight On Sports feat. Kiara Buford
Watch as MSR sports columnists Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald interview Kiara Buford, a former University of Minnesota student-athlete and director of Alumni Relations/NIL for her alma mater.
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Blacklight On Sports feat. Dr. Michael V. Walker
Watch as Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald interview Dr. Michael V. Walker, an accomplished educator, basketball coach, and community leader in the Twin Cities metro area.
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President Biden calls for calm following Trump rally shooting
President Biden addressed the nation following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, urging Americans to lower the temperature in politics.
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These vibrant, bigger-than-life portraits turn gun death statistics into indelible stories
Christine Lomax, a Philadelphia native, has created a series of portraits of young people who have died from gun violence in an effort to raise awareness.
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4UR HEALTH feat. Alter Founder Fayron Epps
Watch as Dr. Ronda Marie Chakolis interviews Alter Founder Fayron Epps.
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Remembering James ‘Jim’ Allen Cook, Sr.
James “Jim” Allen Cook, Sr., passed away peacefully on June 24 in Minneapolis at the age of 80.
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‘Blacklight On Sports’ feat. Leonard Jones
MSR sports columnist Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald interviews Leonard Jones.
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4UR Health feat. Balm In Gilead’s Dr. Pernessa C. Seele
Dr. Pernessa C. Seele, founder and CEO of The Balm In Gilead, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, is a phenomenal trailblazer. Dr. Seele is celebrating over 30 years of providing vision and leadership in areas of technical support to strengthen the capacity of faith institutions in the United States and Africa to eradicate health disparities by […]