When it comes to Thanksgiving dessert, two pies reign supreme: pumpkin and sweet potato.
RB King
RB King is a contributing writer at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage prepares for a new legislative session
Black advocacy at the State level If you’re African American and you are concerned about being able to wear your hair in whatever style you prefer, the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage (CMAH) has you covered. They have been pushing forward a bill called the CROWN Act, which seeks an end to hair discrimination […]
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Ward 10 newcomer Aisha Chughtai on improving the lives of workers and renters
The new Minneapolis City Council has a majority of BIPOC members. This week we talk with Ward 10 newcomer Aisha Chughtai.
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Mpls City Council newcomer Robin Wonsley-Worlobah lays out her vision
Our series of interviews with newly elected members of the Minneapolis City Council continues with Ward 2 newcomer Robin Wonsley-Worlobah.
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Billions bound for MN: How will the infrastructure money get spent?
The MSR spoke with Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) to find out how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will impact the lives of Minnesotans.Â
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Texas law limiting right to choose could affect Minnesota
‘These policies exacerbate health inequities by harming People of Color, people with low incomes, and those living in rural areas the most.’
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Corporations fail to honor pledges to Black media
‘They don’t care enough about our community to be honest about it, and they know that nobody’s going to call them out on it.’
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Ward One newcomer suggests council audits to monitor MPD
‘We need to really address the fundamental root cause of inequality if we want to really take on the challenge of community violence.’