NABA hosts “Spoken Word and Movie Night”
On Friday, February 26, an organization NABA, (National Association of Black Accountants Inc.), Twin Cities Chapter, hosted “Spoken Word and...
Inventor-welder-artist-businessman and looks good, too
A man full of creativity, artistic drive, talent, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Charles Johnson is most recognized by the way...
Program gears students up for higher education
G.E.A.R. U.P. (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program) was formed and put into place in 1993 by then-president...
Alumni Chorus supports Liberia’s recovery
The University of Liberia Alumni Chorus (ULAC) was formed in 2009 by a group of Liberians who had decided to...
Local educator takes her own ‘Black Lives Matter’ campaign to New York
Since February 2015, Rosa Bogar, a local educator, has used the phrase “Black Lives Matter” for a campaign that focuses...
Olu’s Center brings children and elders together
This intergenerational child care center opened July 20 and is currently seeking participants heading into the 2015-2016 school year. Olu’s...
FLOW: Northside Arts Crawl successful, despite the soaring heat
The four-day festival, held on the Northside of Minneapolis, was very successful and well attended, even with Saturday’s very punishing...
Stepping up for good health and causes
The MSR once labeled Mr. J. MOST the busiest man in Twin Cities show business. He sponsors many events in...
Many opposed S.C.’s Confederate flag
On June 17, nine African Americans were murdered at The Mother Emanuel AME Church, located in Charleston, South Carolina.
PHOTOS: Twin Cities Juneteenth 2015
The 29th annual Juneteenth festival kicked off Saturday, June 20 at North Mississippi River Park in North Minneapolis. Close to...
Yolanda Adams lends her voice to the 7th annual Twin Cities ‘Power to End Strokes’ concert
On Wednesday, April 15, four-time Grammy winner Yolanda Adams performed at “The Twin Cities Most Powerful Voices Gospel Concert” held...
Ashley DuBose just keeps on rising
As stated in the last article on AshleyDubose, recently, she has made great strides in her skills as a female...
Barber carries on family haircare tradition
For more than two generations and across both Twin Cities, a father-and-son team have provided haircare services to Minnesotans. The...
J. MOST & the Command Steppers present 3 days of honor, competitive fun
On March 12, 13 and 14, the Mall of America (MOA) will host the 6th Annual Minnesota Steppers All Star...
“The Voice” contestant Ashley Dubose readies for sophomore CD release
Former The Voice contestant Ashley Dubose is excited for the release of her new CD Be You. She recently sat...
Givens family contributions: Affordable housing, literature, history, education
Many African Americans migrated to the North from the South upon being declared free people. Most came for opportunities to...
The Hickman-Parks family: generations of patriotism, activism, service
As the Emancipation Proclamation was declared and the American Civil War came to an end, there was still a lot...
The Davis family: contributors to Minnesota’s Black history
The year was 1867, and the Civil War raged on. A young man of Native and African American descent was...
Dr. Thomas Johnson: Black medical pioneer was also a supper club owner
It is impossible to mention medicine and health care from an African American perspective here in Minnesota without mentioning Dr....
The Color Purple: Minnesota talent powers inspirational musical
I may be the only middle-aged Black man in Minnesota who has not seen the epic motion picture The Color...
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