Rakim and MC Lyte headlined the return of Rondo Days, St. Paul’s largest and most beloved festival.
Travis Lee
Travis Lee is a contributing photographer and writer at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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Style and fashion reign at the Big Hat Luncheon
The annual Big Hat Luncheon in Plymouth, Minnesota, was a success, featuring performances by the Golden Swans, Monique Blakey, Menia Buckner, and the Minnesota Gospel Twins.
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Husband gives wife the gift of lifeÂ
Cherida Terrill was faced with the heartbreak of a failing kidney but she discovered a surprising kidney donor match.
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Photo of the Week: Meadowbrook Elementary celebrates Black excellence
Meadowbrook Elementary in Golden Valley hosted a Black History Month event featuring music, poetry, and a mock swearing-in ceremony for Mayor Roslyn Harmon and Hopkins School Board Member Brooke Roper.
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Celebrate Black History Month with these 25 essential movies
A list of must-see movies for Black History Month and how to view them.
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Minneapolis Park Board renames Theodore Wirth chalet to honor golf legend Eddie Manderville
The Minneapolis Park Board unanimously voted to rename the Theodore Wirth Regional Park chalet to the Eddie Manderville Chalet.
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Judge Tanya Bransford retires after a ‘legendary career’
‘That’s 36 years as a judicial officer and 29 years on the judicial bench. No one comes close to her.’
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Photo of the Week: Barbie back-to-school party
Approximately 25 young girls participated in Blooming Butterflies Academy’s Barbie-themed back-to-school party.
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Commentary: A day at George Floyd Square
‘It doesn’t seem to be benefiting or uplifting the community.’
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Photo of the Week | Here come the judges!
Hundreds of African American judges have descended on the Twin Cities to attend the Judicial Council of the National Bar Association’s 98th Annual Convention.
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Buzzer-beater caps thrilling youth basketball championship
Parents and community members came together to watch the thrilling Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board 2023 Invitational Youth Basketball 13U Championship Game.
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Sights and sounds from Mardi Gras 2023 (photos)
This year, I attended the Krewe of NOMTOC (New Orleans Most Talked of Club)Â Parade.
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Elders showcase artistry, share wisdom
Families, friends, and City officials came together for a joyful afternoon of art and storytelling.
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Melanin in Motion: Embracing the outdoors with purposeÂ
Melanin In Motion believes that Black bodies in motion are the ‘ultimate expression of freedom.’
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VIDEO: Hollies Winston makes history in Brooklyn Park
Hollies Winston triumphed on election night to become Brooklyn Park’s first African American mayor.
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VIDEO: Witt to become first Black Hennepin County sheriff
This race’s election results came in early and Dawanna Witt was declared the people’s choice to become the first African American and the first woman to be elected Hennepin County sheriff in the county’s 170-year history.
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Mothers and sons celebrate at the Positive Image Gala
‘The goal of the event is to celebrate family, uplift strong family relationships between mothers and sons. I also want to bring awareness to breast cancer.’
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Photo of the Week | Mutual respect
Minnehaha Academy High School Football Coach Chris Godwin (l) and Minneapolis North Community High School Coach Charles Adams III greet each other at the end of a competitive game.
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Photo of the Week | Riding in style
Louis Moore, president of the Major Taylor Bicycling Club, and Jerry Ciardelli of Erdahl Aerial Photography rode through the Open Streets Festival on West Broadway in Minneapolis.Â
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​Photo of the Week | Retired athletes serve their communities
Retired Vikings kicker and announcer Greg Coleman presented retired professional soccer player and St. Paul native Tony Sanneh with the Champion in the Community Award on Aug. 16.