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Author: Solomon Gustavo

Health & Wellness / Slider

Healthcare leadership in Twin Cities a ‘culture shock’ for Gary native

October 23, 2019October 26, 2019 - by Solomon Gustavo

Kimberly Anderson blends mind, body, and environmental solutions for her specialty as a hand occupational therapist.

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Arts & Culture / Arts & Culture / Slider / Theater

Children’s Theatre’s ‘Snow White’ is black (and also a white man)

September 30, 2019October 1, 2019 - by Solomon Gustavo

Joy Dolo is playing Snow White in a lively rendition of the classic story by the Children’s Theatre Company this fall.

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Art / Arts & Culture / Arts & Culture / Slider

Circus Abyssinia is an Ethiopian dream come true

September 26, 2019September 27, 2019 - by Solomon Gustavo

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.

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Arts & Culture / Arts & Culture / Local / News

A musical appeal for housing justice

September 25, 2019September 25, 2019 - by Solomon Gustavo

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.

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Local / News / Slider

Bestselling author keynotes race forum

September 25, 2019September 27, 2019 - by Solomon Gustavo

YWCA Minneapolis’ ‘It’s Time to Talk: Forums on Race’ will feature Ibram X. Kendi, author of ‘How to Be an Antiracist.’

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Opinion

The cruel reversal on legal pot comes to Minnesota

September 24, 2019September 25, 2019 - by Solomon Gustavo - 3 Comments.

Minnesota may be the next state to legalize marijuana and has a chance to do this whole weed-reversal right.

The cruel reversal on legal pot comes to Minnesota Read More
Education / Local / News / Slider

Using sports to build math confidence

September 21, 2019September 20, 2019 - by Solomon Gustavo

ACES includes a large amount of sports in its curriculum to keep students engaged and energized.

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Arts & Culture / Arts & Culture / Local / News / Slider

Renowned storyteller now leads Duluth Arts Institute

September 19, 2019October 10, 2019 - by Solomon Gustavo

Renowned storyteller Robin Washington was named Duluth Arts Institute president of its board of directors this year.

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Arts & Culture / Arts & Culture / Music / Photo Galleries / Slider

Perfect day greets Selby Ave. JazzFest fans [photos]

September 18, 2019September 21, 2019 - by Solomon Gustavo - 1 Comment

A perfect late-summer day greeted the 18th annual Selby Ave. JazzFest held at the intersection of Selby Avenue and Milton in St. Paul.

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Arts & Culture / Slider

Walker exhibit of ‘intensely black work’ risky, tough, necessary

September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 - by Solomon Gustavo

The works of performance artist, sculptor and collector Theaster Gates’ are on display at the Walker Art Museum from Sept. to Jan 2020.

Walker exhibit of ‘intensely black work’ risky, tough, necessary Read More
Arts & Culture / Music

Black concerts – Sept. 9-14: classic reggae, Lenny Kravitz and Lil Wayne returns (maybe)

September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 - by Solomon Gustavo

A cool slate of hot early-September shows will help carry you into fall.

Black concerts – Sept. 9-14: classic reggae, Lenny Kravitz and Lil Wayne returns (maybe) Read More
Arts & Culture / Music

Synth-jammers Static Panic to host EP release party at Turf Club on Sept. 7

September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 - by Solomon Gustavo

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.’

Synth-jammers Static Panic to host EP release party at Turf Club on Sept. 7 Read More
Community Profiles / News

Labor of love: Church group spends Labor Day giving away free school supplies

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 - by Solomon Gustavo

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.

Labor of love: Church group spends Labor Day giving away free school supplies Read More
Bulletin / FYI

Get facetime with Mpls Councilmember Jeremiah Ellison

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 - by Solomon Gustavo

Every Saturday between 10 am and noon at Sammy’s Avenue Eatery community members are invited to ‘CoffeeW/Jeremiah.’

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Arts & Culture

Experimental jazz composer stops at Icehouse

September 4, 2019September 3, 2019 - by Solomon Gustavo

Kansas City jazz composer, producer, saxophonist, and bandleader Logan Richardson will bring his genre-melding sound to the Icehouse Sept 5.

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Arts & Culture / Arts & Culture / Education / Movies / News / Slider

Getting Black kids in front of and behind the camera

August 21, 2019September 3, 2019 - by Solomon Gustavo

Two educational programs have given local Black kids an opportunity to gain experience and insight into TV news and film production.

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Opinion

Mpls council should vote down paltry Jamar Clark settlement

August 20, 2019May 31, 2020 - by Solomon Gustavo

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.

Mpls council should vote down paltry Jamar Clark settlement Read More
Arts & Culture / Arts & Culture

North Mpls native wins bodybuilding ‘Mr. Minnesota’ title

August 16, 2019August 16, 2019 - by Solomon Gustavo

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.

North Mpls native wins bodybuilding ‘Mr. Minnesota’ title Read More
Arts & Culture / Arts & Culture / Music

Weirdos unite: astralblak and the MN music head

August 10, 2019August 10, 2019 - by Solomon Gustavo

astralblak, a neo-funk-soul-rap synth-pop collective, are the clear vanguard in the Twin Cities music scene.

Weirdos unite: astralblak and the MN music head Read More
Black Business Spotlight / Community Profiles / News / Slider

Black Business Spotlight: Fresh Cuts Barbershop

August 8, 2019August 8, 2019 - by Solomon Gustavo - 1 Comment

Cameron Cook’s popular Fresh Cuts Barbershop has become a fixture in South Minneapolis’ 38th Street Corridor since opening six years ago.

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