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Author: Travis Lee

Go Green / Local / News

Melanin in Motion: Embracing the outdoors with purposeĀ 

December 22, 2022January 22, 2023 - by Travis Lee - Leave a Comment

Melanin In Motion believes that Black bodies in motion are the ‘ultimate expression of freedom.’

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Featured / Local / News

VIDEO: Hollies Winston makes history in Brooklyn Park

November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 - by Travis Lee - Leave a Comment

Hollies Winston triumphed on election night to become Brooklyn Park’s firstĀ African American mayor.

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Local / News

VIDEO: Witt to become first Black Hennepin County sheriff

November 9, 2022November 10, 2022 - by Travis Lee - Leave a Comment

ThisĀ 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 sheriffĀ in the county’s 170-year history.

VIDEO: Witt to become first Black Hennepin County sheriff Read More
Local / News / Photo Galleries

Mothers and sons celebrate at the Positive Image Gala

October 25, 2022October 30, 2022 - by Travis Lee - Leave a Comment

‘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

September 27, 2022September 27, 2022 - by Travis Lee

Minnehaha Academy High School Football Coach Chris Godwin (l) and Minneapolis North Community High School Coach Charles Adams III greet each other in the middle of the Gordy Aamoth Stadium …

Photo of the Week | Mutual respect Read More
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Photo of the Week | Riding in style

September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 - by Travis Lee

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.Ā 

Photo of the Week | Riding in style Read More
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​Photo of the Week | Retired athletes serve their communities

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022 - by Travis Lee

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.

​Photo of the Week | Retired athletes serve their communities Read More
Photo Galleries

Photo of the Week: Royalty catches bouquet

June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 - by Travis Lee

At theĀ June 18 wedding of Stephanie and Ronald Toussaint, the lucky lady to catch the bouquet just happenedĀ to be Ms. Black USA 2021 Jamila Toussaint.

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Photo of the Week | Riding in style —horse and carriage prom

May 26, 2022May 27, 2022 - by Travis Lee

Forget the limousine! Joseph Tisdale picked up his prom date Rema Dixion in a beautiful Hitching Post Horse and Carriage, driven by the distinguished Dr. Steven Bell, who is also a practicing physician.Ā 

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​  Aftermath of the storms

May 15, 2022May 18, 2022 - by Travis Lee

A 60-foot pine tree fell across the street near 16th and Oliver Ave. N. in Minneapolis during the May 11 tornado storm.

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Local / News / Photo Galleries

Celebrating sistas never gets old

May 4, 2022May 6, 2022 - by Travis Lee

Women of all shapes and shades were honored at the 15th Annual Celebrating the Sistas on May 1.

Celebrating sistas never gets old Read More
Local / News

Celebrating 100 years: Lillian Arizona Lindsey Reed

April 27, 2022May 13, 2022 - by Travis Lee

Lillian Arizona Lindsey Reed celebrated her 100th birthday with family and well-wishers.

Celebrating 100 years: Lillian Arizona Lindsey Reed Read More
Featured / Local / News

Dr. Booker Hodges sworn in as Bloomington’s first Black police chief

April 12, 2022April 15, 2022 - by Travis Lee

Over 200 people gathered Monday evening to see Booker T. Hodges be sworn in as the city of Ā Bloomington’s first Black police chief.

Dr. Booker Hodges sworn in as Bloomington’s first Black police chief Read More
Arts & Culture / Featured / Photo Galleries

Father-Daughter Dance roars backĀ 

February 27, 2022March 1, 2022 - by Travis Lee

The Positive Image organization hosted its 9th Annual Father Daughter Dance on a bright and sunny Sunday evening February 20. The popular event, postponed last year due to COVID-19, sold …

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Arts & Culture

Booker T. vs W.E.B.— a classic debate to advance the race

February 17, 2022February 18, 2022 - by Travis Lee

The debate was about the most vital path for African Americans to advance by two of the most influential minds of the 1920s.

Booker T. vs W.E.B.— a classic debate to advance the race Read More
Local / News

Eight women organize ā€˜3000 Acts of Kindness’

December 22, 2021December 27, 2021 - by Travis Lee

The atmosphere was festive as homeless men, women, and children received not only high-quality necessities but love and compassion.

Eight women organize ā€˜3000 Acts of Kindness’ Read More
Arts & Culture / Music

Local notables honor the life, legacy of DJ Brother Jules

December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 - by Travis Lee

Brother Jules’ unexpected death on Dec. 4 at age 50 sent shockwaves of sadness through the Twin Cities and beyond.

Local notables honor the life, legacy of DJ Brother Jules Read More
Arts & Culture / Featured

Normandale College hosts journalists, artists inspired by George Floyd uprising

November 3, 2021November 8, 2021 - by Travis Lee

Normandale Community College Art Gallery’s ‘Freedom of the Press’ exhibit featuring independent journalist Georgia Fort runs until November 12.

Normandale College hosts journalists, artists inspired by George Floyd uprising Read More
Arts & Culture / Photo Galleries

Halloween dance showcase dazzles in North Minneapolis

October 31, 2021November 1, 2021 - by Travis Lee

Over 150 community members gathered for a Halloween dance event at Minneapolis North Community High School on Saturday, October 30.

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Local / News / Photo Galleries

JXTA groundbreaking a Northside game-changer

September 21, 2021September 27, 2021 - by Travis Lee

Juxtaposition Arts, a nonprofit youth art and design education center, gallery and artists’ studio space broke ground on a breathtaking $12 million, 17,000 square foot facility.

JXTA groundbreaking a Northside game-changer Read More

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