Combo Camp is a fun-filled, creative experience for kids ages 8-14, offering comedy workshops, Minecraft video creation, comic-making sessions with local artist Mizz Mercedez, and a Talent Showcase on the final day.
Arts + Culture
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Posted inMusic
Former En Vogue singer Dawn Robinson reveals three-year struggle with homelessness
Dawn Robinson, a founding member of En Vogue, has been living in her car for the past three years due to family tensions and financial struggles, but she remains determined and optimistic, and her ex-husband has offered her a job in the hospitality sector to help her regain stability.
Posted inBooks
‘Black Media in Minnesota’ highlights the legacy and future of Black storytelling
In Black Ink and Macalester College hosted a discussion on the newly released book, Black Media in Minnesota: Tradition, Practice & Vision, which celebrates the voices of Black media and highlights the role of Black media in shaping narratives, advocating for the community, and documenting history.
Posted inTelevision
Issa Rae on Black TV history: ‘Networks built their success on our backs, and we have almost nothing to show for it’
Issa Rae’s upcoming HBO docuseries, Seen & Heard, explores the often-overlooked contributions of Black creators in television, featuring industry giants such as Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, and Ava DuVernay.
Posted inNational
NAACP opens scholarship applications for Black and minority students
The NAACP x Society Awards Scholarship is now accepting applications for undergraduate degrees in the visual or performing arts, with one-time awards of $2,000 and $1,000 for selected recipients, with the application period closing on April 11, 2025.
Posted inArts + Culture
‘Just devastation’: Closing of Joann fabrics and crafts store creates a void for Minnesota creatives
Joann Inc. has announced the closure of all 800 of its stores, including 21 in Minnesota, leaving many creatives and crafters without access to the one-stop shop for sewing and craft needs.
Posted inGiveaways
Win Swag and Tickets to Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder and the Minneapolis Institute of Art are hosting a giveaway for two tickets to the Giants exhibit, featuring nearly 100 works from Black artists, with four winners receiving a Giants Exhibit Swag Bag and two tickets to the exhibition.
Posted inMusic
Uplifting music even grandma can appreciate
Minneapolis-based artist Kovan Baldwin is making waves in the music industry with his unique blend of pop, R&B and soul, and his commitment to producing clean, uplifting music that resonates with diverse audiences.
Posted inLocal & State
Vybez: Come, feel welcome, do unconventional things
Vybez is a new cultural hub in St. Paul, created by Martrelle “Trey” Brown, which is a community space, dance studio, art gallery, and place where people of color can find creativity.
Posted inEvents
Southside Sessions brings open mic, live music, and art to The Legacy Building
Southside Sessions, presented by Soul of the Southside in partnership with KRSM Radio, will take place on March 21 at The Legacy Building in South Minneapolis, offering a night of Black art, music, and community.
Posted inBusiness
Carol’s Daughter returns to founder Lisa Price after L’Oréal USA divestment
Lisa Price, founder of Carol’s Daughter, has regained ownership of the brand from L’Oréal USA and will assume the role of president and take an equity stake in the newly established business partnership.
Posted inBusiness
Beyoncé’s Cécred Haircare Line Makes Its Big Retail Debut at Ulta Beauty
Beyoncé’s haircare line, Céred, is celebrating its first anniversary and retail partnership with Ulta Beauty, marking a monumental moment for the brand and a groundbreaking retail expansion.
Posted inEvents
Art-A-Whirl Celebrates 30 Years of Creativity in Northeast Minneapolis
Art-A-Whirl, the annual art festival in Northeast Minneapolis, is celebrating its 30th year from May 16-18, featuring over 1,400 artists, a brand-new mobile app, and a special exhibit on 30 local artists.
Posted inMovies
South Park Creators, Kendrick Lamar Team Up for Comedy Film Debuting on July 4
Kendrick Lamar, Trey Parker, and Matt Stone are teaming up with pgLang to create a bold, boundary-pushing live-action comedy set to debut in theaters over the July 4 weekend, with Paramount’s full backing and a prime holiday release.
Posted inMovies
Disney Cancels Long-Awaited ‘Tiana’ Series, Shifts Strategy for Streaming Content
Disney has canceled the long-awaited Tiana musical series, due to high production costs, but has instead opted to release a short-form special inspired by The Princess and the Frog, and is also planning to release one feature film annually, including titles such as Zootopia 2 and Frozen 3.
Posted inBusiness
Alicia Keys Immortalized in Barbie’s ‘Women in Music’ Collection
Alicia Keys and her longtime collaborator Ann Mincieli have been honored in Mattel’s 2025 “Career of the Year: Women in Music” collection, a limited-edition tribute to trailblazing women in the music industry.
Posted inTheater
Historic change originates in the courage of ordinary people
Historical drama “Little Rock: 1942” honors the true story of heroic school teacher Susie Morris and the civil rights lawsuit that brought Thurgood Marshall to Saint Paul, highlighting the courageous stand against systemic inequality and the broader Civil Rights Movement.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
Uniting the diaspora through music and culture
Samambo World is a cultural movement that unites the African diaspora through music and community, providing opportunities for artists and creatives to showcase their talents and collaborate with like-minded individuals.
Posted inEvents
Teatro del Pueblo Presents Voces Latinas: A Broadway Musical Revue at Park Square Theatre
Teatro del Pueblo will be presenting Voces Latinas: A Broadway Musical Revue from March 14 to 16 at Park Square Theatre in St. Paul, featuring an all-BIPOC cast and celebrating the contributions of Latino artists to the Broadway stage.
Posted inMusic
iHeartMedia Settles Legal Dispute with Drake Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
Rapper Drake has settled a legal dispute with iHeartMedia over a diss track “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar, which Drake claims received illegal payments from Universal Music Group to promote.