Kimberly Anderson blends mind, body, and environmental solutions for her specialty as a hand occupational therapist.
Solomon Gustavo
Solomon Gustavo was a contributing writer at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
Posted inArts + Culture, Theater
Children’s Theatre’s ‘Snow White’ is black (and also a white man)
Joy Dolo is playing Snow White in a lively rendition of the classic story by the Children’s Theatre Company this fall.
Posted inArts + Culture
Circus Abyssinia is an Ethiopian dream come true
Not only is the ‘Circus Abyssinia: Ethiopian Dreams’ cast entirely Ethiopian, but every mesmerizing aerial stunt, contortionism, and juggling is scored by traditional and contemporary East African music.
Posted inArts + Culture, Local & State, News
A musical appeal for housing justice
Initiated in 2010, this year’s Powderhorn Porchfest was held Sept. 21 in South Minneapolis down 17th Ave. starting at 32nd Street near Powderhorn Park.
Posted inNews
Bestselling author keynotes race forum
YWCA Minneapolis’ ‘It’s Time to Talk: Forums on Race’ will feature Ibram X. Kendi, author of ‘How to Be an Antiracist.’
Posted inOpinion
The cruel reversal on legal pot comes to Minnesota
Minnesota may be the next state to legalize marijuana and has a chance to do this whole weed-reversal right.
Posted inEducation, Local & State, News
Using sports to build math confidence
ACES includes a large amount of sports in its curriculum to keep students engaged and energized.
Posted inArts + Culture, Local & State, News
Renowned storyteller now leads Duluth Arts Institute
Renowned storyteller Robin Washington was named Duluth Arts Institute president of its board of directors this year.
Posted inArts + Culture, Music, Photo Galleries
Perfect day greets Selby Ave. JazzFest fans [photos]
A perfect late-summer day greeted the 18th annual Selby Ave. JazzFest held at the intersection of Selby Avenue and Milton in St. Paul.
Posted inArts + Culture
Walker exhibit of ‘intensely black work’ risky, tough, necessary
The works of performance artist, sculptor and collector Theaster Gates’ are on display at the Walker Art Museum from Sept. to Jan 2020.
Posted inMusic
Black concerts – Sept. 9-14: classic reggae, Lenny Kravitz and Lil Wayne returns (maybe)
A cool slate of hot early-September shows will help carry you into fall.
Posted inMusic
Synth-jammers Static Panic to host EP release party at Turf Club on Sept. 7
Static Panic, one of the newest to take on the local synth-pop dance tradition laid down by Prince, is releasing a new project ‘Glow.’
Posted inNews
Labor of love: Church group spends Labor Day giving away free school supplies
To aid struggling members in their community on the last weekend before school starts, members of Greater St. Paul Church of God in Christ gave away backpacks and school supplies.
Posted inBulletin
Get facetime with Mpls Councilmember Jeremiah Ellison
Every Saturday between 10 am and noon at Sammy’s Avenue Eatery community members are invited to ‘CoffeeW/Jeremiah.’
Posted inArts + Culture
Experimental jazz composer stops at Icehouse
Kansas City jazz composer, producer, saxophonist, and bandleader Logan Richardson will bring his genre-melding sound to the Icehouse Sept 5.
Posted inArts + Culture, Education, Movies, News
Getting Black kids in front of and behind the camera
Two educational programs have given local Black kids an opportunity to gain experience and insight into TV news and film production.
Posted inOpinion
Mpls council should vote down paltry Jamar Clark settlement
The history of the Jamar Clark case shows many in Minneapolis don’t care about Black people — or care a great deal about Black dehumanization.
Posted inArts + Culture
North Mpls native wins bodybuilding ‘Mr. Minnesota’ title
Robert Sanigular was selected from over 30 competitors and named Mr. Minnesota in the National Physique Committee’s Men’s State Championships in Burnsville in June.
Posted inArts + Culture, Music
Weirdos unite: astralblak and the MN music head
astralblak, a neo-funk-soul-rap synth-pop collective, are the clear vanguard in the Twin Cities music scene.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight, News
Black Business Spotlight: Fresh Cuts Barbershop
Cameron Cook’s popular Fresh Cuts Barbershop has become a fixture in South Minneapolis’ 38th Street Corridor since opening six years ago.