The Mixer was created by actor, producer, and owner of WestBone Productions, Leonard Searcy, as a gateway into the film and theater industry.
‘The Mixer’ aims to open doors for BIPOC film and theater talent Read More
‘Your path is your own path. Don’t try and be what someone else wants you to be.’
Local Renaissance man charts his own unique path Read More
‘Quilts are important historical and artistic pieces in the Black community that encompass the tradition of storytelling…’
Museum’s public quilting project advances Black storytelling Read More
This Saturday, Black Tech Talent will be hosting the first-ever Black-focused tech festival in Minnesota called Community TechFest.
First Black-focused tech festival in MN set for Nov. 20 Read More
The Clayton Jackson McGhee Memorial is a commemorative space for people to remember a long-forgotten act of injustice.
Duluth memorial speaks to Minnesota’s past and present Read More
Presented by production company 612IM, the film John Wesley Donaldson uncovered the story of a man whose athleticism, leadership, and innovative impact changed the game of professional baseball forever.
New film unveils untold story of one of baseball’s greatest Read More
‘We’re opening in the fall for grades six through eight and then each year after that we are going to expand one year until we are grades six through 12…’
New music school in Mpls. to host block party, live concert featuring local performers Read More
‘The reason why it’s important for us to do the summit now is, a lot of students are now getting out of school and they’re going to be looking for work and opportunities to network…’
Black talent in tech set to shine at Twin Cities summit Read More
There are countless activists and allies fighting for justice in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. We took the opportunity to salute three of them.
A salute to three heroines of George Floyd Square Read More
De Teyonce Graves’ unique approach to business and her passion that goes beyond just hair, has helped her weather the pandemic storm.
Black Business Spotlight: DèStyle Hair Care Read More
‘At Black Table Arts, we say over and over again that art keeps the enthusiasm of social movement alive.’
Arts organization Black Table Arts unveils first physical space Read More
Courtland Pickens is a local singer-songwriter with a powerful presence in the local community.
North Mpls. music program offers youth refuge and opportunity Read More
Minnesota-based author Aaron Grier recently wrote and published two books about race ‘Allyship made Easy’ and ‘Social Justice Made Easy.’
Social justice gets ‘made easy’ Read More
‘Black in Minneapolis’ depicts police violence, specifically in the state of Minnesota.
Local film ‘Black in Minneapolis’ imagines revolt against police violence Read More
The experiences of those bringing a child into the world for the first time during the chaos of 2020 are eye-opening.
New parents face tough challenges in a COVID world Read More
Participants in the Agape Movement learn to turn ‘street energy into community energy.’
MSR Forefront: Spotlight on 38th & Chicago with the Agape Movement Read More
Over the last several months Austin has worked alongside other colleagues committed to protecting the sacred ground where George Floyd tragically lost his life.
Homegrown activist takes leadership at George Floyd memorial Read More
Lavish Mack started a one-month journey from Minneapolis, where George Floyd was murdered, to Louisville, Kentucky, where Breonna Taylor was murdered.
‘Avid protester’ begins long walk for justice Read More
According to W.D. Foster-Graham, now seven counties in the Twin Cities metro area plus St. Paul, Rochester, and St. Cloud, offer his books and other Black authors that he has requested.
Demanding representation for books and beyond Read More
Black Tech Talent is an online platform designed for scouting, onboarding, hiring, and providing resources to Black people interested in or working in the tech field
Local tech guru aims to spread the wealth Read More