Upcoming job fair addresses this emerging crisis Terace Johnson has her pulse on Minnesota’s employment picture. As CEO of Spotlight Staffing, Johnson heads a business that specializes in recruiting employees for multiple industries, including health care, finance, accounting, skilled labor, manufacturing and education. She’s spotting a trend that deeply concerns her. “I’m seeing a growing […]
Sheletta Brundidge
Sheletta Brundidge is contributing writer at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder and founder of the podcast platform ShelettaMakes MeLaugh.com.
Posted inEducation
Stillwater grad at Cornell overcomes learning challenges
Stillwater grad Xavier Cunningham, diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD, overcame challenges to excel at Cornell, where he is pursuing marine biology research.
Posted inBusiness
Black brands in grocery cart
Hy-Vee hosted a Black Business Month showcase in Robbinsdale, spotlighting Black women entrepreneurs and connecting them with local shoppers.
Posted inNational
Dr. King’s ‘Papers’ reveal surprising details
A new volume in “The Papers of Martin Luther King Jr.” archive reveals powerful insights into King’s relentless work and the everyday people—like Mother Pollard—who helped shape the Civil Rights Movement.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
Mind the Crown
Adrianna Willis founded Mind the Crown to empower Black women through self-care, affirmation and mental health advocacy. Her work amplifies the message that therapy, boundaries and joy are essential.
Posted inOpinion
I loved Essence Fest, but it doesn’t love us back
Once a beloved sisterhood experience, Essence Fest now feels like a corporate hustle. Sheletta Brundidge says the festival’s soul is gone — and so are the women who made it magical.
Posted inArts + Culture
TikTok trend revives Mint Condition’s classic ‘Breakin My Heart’
TikTok users are using a 1991 hit song by Twin Cities-based R&B band Mint Condition to create heartbreaker montages of their grandparents, parents, aunts, and uncles.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Making dentistry accessible, affordable, and free of fear
Dr. Quint Lester, a Black dentist motivated by his faith, has purchased Hilltop Dental Clinic in Maplewood, Minnesota, and is committed to providing a safe and compassionate environment for patients.
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Minnesota musician Stokley wows in stage musical ‘Super Freak: A Rick James Story’
Minnesota musician Stokley is touring the country as Rick James in the jukebox musical ‘Super Freak: A Rick James Story.’
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Bremer Bank promotes Colette Campbell to chief people and culture officer
Bremer Bank has promoted Colette Campbell to the position of chief people and culture officer.
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Teach For America speaker to address MN racial equity gaps
Renowned leader and organizer Brittany Packnett Cunningham will take the stage at the Guthrie.
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Free family basketball event at MOA aims to inspire girls
Delta Dental is sponsoring a free family event, “If You See Her, You Can Be Her”, featuring 20 high profile Minnesota women leaders competing in a friendly competition, with the goal of inspiring young girls to pursue their dreams.
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More single women become first-time homebuyers
Single women are increasingly becoming a larger percentage of home buyers in the Twin Cities housing market.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Health coach focuses on women seeking to improve well-being with plant-based diet
Ki Beasley, a certified health coach, is helping other women make lifestyle changes to better their health in 2024 by offering a free initial consultation and an eight-week program that includes one-on-one coaching sessions and personalized goal setting.
Posted inMetro
Ex-offenders prepare for workplace re-entry with new program and clothes
Ex-offenders returning to the community after prison can benefit from a two-week training program offered by the Power of People Leadership Institute.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Tips for managing the holiday blues
‘With the change in season and the weather, be aware of how you feel when the days start getting shorter, darker, colder. It can take a toll.’
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Dr. Verna Price plays Santa for local students
Power of People Leadership Institute spreads holiday cheer with gift bags for Twin Cities youth
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Free webinar to guide small businesses located along Blue Line Extension
Small businesses located along or adjacent to the Metro Blue Line Extension are invited to access free legal services to prepare for upcoming developments.
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Record fundraising event for Jeremiah Project: Celebrating 25 years of disrupting generational poverty
Celebrating 25 years of breaking generational poverty: The Jeremiah Program’s success story.
Posted inMetro
Vikings players trade footballs for turkeys at annual Thanksgiving giveaway
Minnesota Vikings and United Healthcare teamed up to distribute Thanksgiving dinner baskets.