October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, remember those we have lost, and confront one of the most pervasive and deadly forms of violence in our society. Yet year after year, this month passes with too little outrage and too little action. As a Black man and the CEO of the […]
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Scammers don’t take holidays
How to help protect your money this season There always seems to be a never-ending list of tasks during the holiday season, from booking flights to purchasing gifts for loved ones. As you prepare for the holidays, it’s also critical to keep an eye out for online scams that aim to steal your money and […]
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Black Magic 101: A BIPOC Intro to Dungeons & Dragons (Spooky Edition)
MINNEAPOLIS — Ever been curious about Dungeons & Dragons but never rolled the dice? This Halloween, step into a world of imagination, storytelling, and spooky adventure at Black Magic 101: A BIPOC Intro to Dungeons & Dragons (Spooky Edition), hosted at Black Garnet Books. The beginner-friendly workshop is designed especially for BIPOC adventurers who want […]
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Lunch & Learn: Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board to Host Informational Session at Sabathani
The Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board (CEB) will host a Lunch & Learn session on Wednesday, November 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Sabathani Community Center, located at 310 East 38th Street in Minneapolis. The event offers community members an opportunity to learn how the CEB reviews past cannabis-related convictions for potential relief […]
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Women-Owned Mezcal Brand with Minnesota Roots Launches in Twin Cities
A new craft Mezcal with Minnesota roots is making its debut across the Twin Cities this fall. Las Melodías de la Luna, an ancestral Mezcal brand created by two women with deep ties to Minnesota’s creative community, is now available in select liquor stores and restaurants. Co-founders Jacqui Thompson and Ingrid Chavez spent the past […]
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Sweet Potato Comfort Pie Bakes for Healing After Tragedy
Sweet Potato Comfort Pie will lead a multi-site community bake to deliver nearly 300 pies to families, first responders, and partners after the Annunciation tragedy—turning shared grief into comfort, connection, and hope.
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Eliza Winston Exhibit Honors Minnesota’s Hidden History of Courage and Resistance
The Hennepin History Museum’s new exhibit, “Winston: A Woman’s Fight for Freedom in Minnesota,” spotlights Eliza Winston—the enslaved woman who won her freedom in an 1860 Minneapolis courtroom. Rare documents, artifacts, and new art reveal Minnesota’s hidden history of courage and resistance.
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One woman’s fight to escape addiction
When Teresa Ludena Chavez walked into the Anything Helps organization for the first time earlier this year, it was a moment of both hardship and hope. Having been homeless since early May after being released from the hospital, Teresa was searching for basic resources: a shower, hygiene supplies, and a safe space to begin the […]