‘We know that unemployment in BIPOC communities continues to be higher and it’s also higher for young people from diverse communities.’
Sheletta Brundidge
Sheletta Brundidge is contributing writer at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder and founder of the podcast platform ShelettaMakes MeLaugh.com.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Houston White to host evening of ‘culture collisions’ at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis
On May 19, entrepreneur Houston White and Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis are teaming up for an evening of cultural collisions.
Posted inEducation
Block party aims to raise awareness about affordable college option for students, families
‘We are a premiere, two-year program for under-resourced scholars but we say we are the best-kept secret in Minnesota,’
Posted inArts + Culture, Books
Teach for America welcomes influential author of ‘Caste’ to Twin Cities
Isabel Wilkerson’s keynote lecture, entitled “Exposing America’s Invisible Scaffolding,” will be presented by Teach for America Twin Cities and the Minneapolis Foundation on April 28.
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Disability Services Day at Capitol aims to strengthen direct care workforce
People with disabilities, their families, and professional caregivers are set to rally at the Capitol for Disability Services Day.
Posted inArts + Culture
TPT web series ‘Outside Chance’ spotlights Minnesota’s great outdoors
‘Outside Chance’ highlights some of Minnesota’s newer and more traditional outdoor activities.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
It’s not over yet—why getting the latest Covid booster could save your life
That’s why public health officials continue to urge everyone to be fully vaccinated and boosted, to protect themselves and to stop transmission throughout the community.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight, Business
Black Business Spotlight: Soul Grain
‘Even people who are not granola fans like what we are doing.’
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Metro Transit announces new hiring event
‘I had never driven a bus before, but I filled out the application and they called me for an interview. Next thing I was behind the wheel.’
Posted inBusiness
Deadline approaching to sign up for Hy-Vee’s Inclusive Business Summit
Hy-Vee has committed $50,000 to advance local minority and women-owned businesses across greater Minneapolis.
Posted inArts + Culture, Books
Dr. Verna inspires with new book ‘Power Lessons for Life’
‘People will want more power messages, more everyday examples they can use in their lives.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Moms in need get special holiday pampering in St Paul
Beyond the Dance Network recently invited close to 75 women who are unhoused or living in transitional settings to a makeshift free store.
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Metro Transit micro offers handy new option for riders
A fleet of five microbuses is available to the North Minneapolis service area so wait times are minimal, usually under 10 minutes.
Posted inGo Green
Recycling your food scraps
‘By keeping food waste out of the trash and taking it to a collection site, we can transform it into a resource.’
Posted inEducation, Featured, Local & State, News
School Choice Fair aims to highlight diverse options at St. Paul schools
From pre-K through high school, the district is emphasizing the array of classrooms and academic approaches that parents can choose from.
Posted inBulletin
Railroad seeking applications from women, people of color
‘It used to be you had to know someone; their grandfather got them in. But not anymore.’
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Girls Taking Action and Boys of Hope tap the power of mentors
‘So many times the narrative in the community is that people don’t care. We defy that narrative.’
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Free program in North Mpls this week aims to ‘crack the code’ to lucrative government contracts
‘Cracking the Code: State Purchasing Power & Economic Prosperity in North Minneapolis” takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 at UROC.’
Posted inFeatured, Opinion
Let’s show our gratitude for those on the front lines
Frontline health care workers make enormous personal sacrifices to care for patients whose hospitalizations and even deaths could have been prevented.
Posted inSports, Vikings/NFL
Tony Dungy says NFL picked worst possible date for Kaepernick workout
The NFL has suddenly planned a workout for Colin Kaepernick but is it sabotage?