Filmmaker Maxie Rockymore draws from her South Minneapolis roots to showcase Black humanity. From her early days at Hosmer Library to her new film Fresh Cut, she creates accessible art that honors her community and “reflects the times.”
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20 years of TruArtSpeaks: A poet’s dedication to hip-hop, poetry, and cultural preservation
Tish Jones discovered the power of hip-hop storytelling as a child and has spent decades using poetry and spoken word to educate and uplift young people. As founder of TruArtSpeaks in St. Paul, she blends art, culture, and social justice.
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Dancer creates space to move, belong and grow, with plans for a future studio
Imani Moore turned her lifelong passion for dance into Locomotive Dance Crew, a Twin Cities group focused on community, inclusion and performance.
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Through Song and Stage, Minnesota singer builds confidence, courage and legacy
Jamela Pettiford, inspired by gospel legend Mahalia Jackson, has spent her life performing, teaching, and empowering others through music. From stage performances to community programs in Saint Paul, she blends neo-soul, gospel, and classical trap to inspire resilience and confidence in youth and the Black community.
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Poet transforms personal healing into rhythm and poetry for the community
South Minneapolis poet and emcee Se’Anna Johnson is using hip-hop, storytelling and community engagement to foster healing, literacy and empowerment.
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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: New Podcast 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.