Kisha Triplett created Internal Beauties to help people feel confident from the inside out, blending noninvasive beauty services with a message of healing, self-acceptance and wellness.
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Anthony Tucker Announces Second Hoop Habits Training Facility in Minnesota
Hoop Habits is expanding with a new 41,000-square-foot training facility in Minnetonka, strengthening elite basketball development in Minnesota.
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Artist’s creative evolution expands beyond stage and screen
From a young age, she knew she wanted to act, even if she didn’t yet know what that path would look like. That early spark led her from Minnesota to Los Angeles and back home again, guiding her through realms as varied as education, military service, theater, poetry and motivational speaking. Perdue’s journey began in […]
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On The Radar: Highlighting Black Creatives
On the Radar podcast showcases Black creatives in Minnesota across music, visual arts, literary arts, and more, connecting and inspiring the state’s arts community.
On the Radar is more than a feature. It is a platform.
We believe the community knows who is making an impact. This is your opportunity to help us highlight them.
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The Curl District
Aubriana Jackson, founder of The Curl District, is redefining natural hair care in St. Paul by combining luxury service, healthy curls, and community-centered beauty rooted in Black culture.
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Internal Beauties Takes Top Honor in Health & Wellness at Inaugural Sister Spokesman Black Business Awards
Internal Beauties earned first place in the Health & Wellness category at the inaugural Sister Spokesman Black Business Awards.
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Hayat Beauty Salon Takes Top Honor in Hair & Nails at Inaugural Sister Spokesman Black Business Awards
Sister Spokesman and the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder continued their celebration of Black excellence in November with the first Annual Black Business Awards, recognizing Black-owned businesses that demonstrate creativity, resilience, and community impact. In the Hair & Nails category, Hayat Beauty Salon earned first place. The award was presented by Tracey Williams-Dillard and honored the salon’s role […]
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Lutunji’s Palate Earns Top Food & Drink Honor at Inaugural Sister Spokesman Black Business Awards
Lutunji’s Palate earned first place in the Food & Drink category at the inaugural Sister Spokesman Black Business Awards, honoring its culture-rooted and mission-driven work.
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Black-owned businesses join statewide shutdown protesting ICE
Hundreds of Minnesota businesses are participating in a statewide general strike to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. Black-owned and Black-led businesses, including Griot Arts and Rise & Remember, are closing their doors to demonstrate economic resistance, solidarity, and collective power.
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Fear exacts a toll on public life
Increased ICE activity across Minneapolis is keeping residents home, reducing foot traffic and hurting local businesses.
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Thousands apply for state’s new paid leave program
Minnesota paid family and medical leave applications are already nearing 12,000 as the new state program officially launches.
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Yolanda Pierson named president, CEO of Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce
Yolanda Pierson has been named president and CEO of the Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce, bringing decades of leadership and a focus on community connection.
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Rib tips with a side of ‘Edina hot’ sauce: Two Minneapolis friends build flourishing barbecue stand
Just Paula’s has become a Minneapolis Farmers Market staple, serving slow-smoked ribs, brisket, and chicken while building community through food, family, and craft.
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Beyoncé Enters Billionaire Ranks Few Black Americans Have Reached
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has reached billionaire status, marking a rare milestone for Black women in entertainment and highlighting the power of ownership, control, and long-term business strategy.
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The Gathered Table Builds Community One Bowl at a Time in Minnesota
The Gathered Table is a Minnesota-based food and community initiative using shared meals to combat isolation and rebuild connection. Founded by Jaylen Lyles, the project centers food, culture, and intentional gathering as a response to the loss of traditional community spaces across the state.
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Our Most-Read, Most-Shared, Most-Impactful Stories of 2025
s we enter 2026, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder reflects on the 15 stories that defined 2025, from urgent breaking news to culture, community, and accountability reporting.
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Business forums boast an ‘intentionally Christ-driven agenda’
Iron Forums is a peer community of Christian business owners and leaders creating space for faith, leadership, and accountability, particularly for Black executives and entrepreneurs.
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NAACP ‘Stop Dirty Data’ conference probes data center effects
The NAACP hosted a summit highlighting environmental justice concerns linked to the expansion of data centers and their impact on Black, brown, and low-income communities.
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Five-Star Chuck: A locksmith built on trust
One early winter morning in Oakdale, Minnesota, the cash drawer at a HomeGoods jammed shut with the night’s revenue locked inside. Management needed it opened immediately. The call went to one man: “Five-Star Chuck.” Less than an hour later, Charles “Chuck” Bradley was on site, opening the drawer with practiced precision. The store opened on […]
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Target’s DE&I pullback leaves Black local suppliers in limbo
Target’s billion-dollar DEI and supplier diversity push helped some Twin Cities Black entrepreneurs secure national shelf space, jobs and new revenue streams. With the retailer now pulling back from those equity commitments, Black-owned businesses and community partners are feeling the ripple effects in hiring, contracts and long-term wealth building, and are left questioning how durable corporate promises to Black communities really are.