GloRilla, the rising rap star, is bringing her Glorious Tour to Minneapolis on March 27, 2025, at the Armory, in a highly anticipated performance with openers Queen Key and Boston Richey.
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Book on stroke recovery ‘a testament to the resilience of the human spirit’
In “Brainstorming: Inside the Mind of a Stroke Survivor,” Isaac Peterson shares his transformative journey from a massive stroke to recovery, offering insights into the challenges of stroke survivors and the resilience of the human spirit.
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Ride the New York subway with Milo and his imagination
Children’s Theatre Company’s new musical “Milo Imagines the World” features a book by Terry Guest, music and lyrics by Christian Albright and Christian Magby, and musical direction by Sanford Moore, with opening night set for February 8.
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Earth, Wind & Fire to Light Up The Ledge Amphitheater This Summer
Earth, Wind & Fire will perform at The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park, MN on August 10, 2025, with tickets on sale this Friday at 10:00 AM CST.
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A friendship that transcended race and adversity
Christo Brand, former prison guard and friend of Nelson Mandela, has published a new book, “Doing Life with Mandela: My Prisoner, My Friend,” which explores their relationship and the impact Mandela’s character has had on the world.
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‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Film Brings West African Fantasy to the Big Screen with a Star-Studded Cast
The upcoming film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s “Children of Blood and Bone” features a star-studded cast, including Thuso Mbedu, Tosin Cole, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch, Idris Elba, and Viola Davis, and is set to be released on January 15, 2027.
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Children’s Reading Circle at the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery
The Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery is hosting a celebration of diversity and inclusion with Timi Bliss, author and illustrator of “The Magic in Me!”, a personalized book that encourages children to embrace their unique qualities.
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“Love is Blind” Heads to Minneapolis: A Season of Romance, Drama, and Bold Personalities
Netflix’s reality show Love is Blind is heading to Minneapolis for its eighth season, featuring a diverse cast of singles, with Valentine’s Day premiering on February 14, and a mix of personalities, experiences, and intentions.
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A Vibrant Beacon of Hope and Pride: The Twin Cities Pride Cultural Arts Center
The Twin Cities Pride Cultural Arts Center (PCAC) in Minneapolis is set to open its doors on February 15, 2025, offering a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community to thrive through art classes, support groups, and cultural education.
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Reggie LeFlore: Elevating Everyday Narratives through Visual Art
Reggie LeFlore, a visual artist from the Twin Cities, uses his art to amplify the stories of his community and create vibrant portraits that connect on a deeper emotional level.
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Prime Video to premiere ‘Clean Slate,’ a comedy series starring Laverne Cox and George Wallace
Clean Slate, starring Laverne Cox and George Wallace, is a comedy series that premieres on Prime Video on February 5, exploring themes of family, acceptance, and self-discovery with humor and heart.
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Nadvia Davis Weaves Life Lessons into Children’s Literature
Nadvia Davis, a children’s book author from Minneapolis, is breaking ground in children’s literature by blending essential academic skills with life lessons in her debut book, Grant Practices Math with Manners.
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“Beyond the Gates” Breaks Barriers as Daytime’s Newest Drama
Beyond the Gates, the first hour-long daytime drama centered on a Black family, is set to premiere on CBS on February 24, 2025, aiming to redefine the possibilities for diversity and inclusion on daytime TV.
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Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery Presents “The Black Vote”
The Black Vote, a multimedia exhibition curated by historian Mica L. Anders, opens in February at the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Likely candidates for this year’s Jazz Grammys
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards are just around the corner, featuring a rich array of jazz talent, with standout albums from Charles Lloyd, Charles McPherson, Louis Hayes, Ambrose Akinmusire, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.
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The Black barbershop as cultural hub
Local author Keenan Jones has released his debut children’s book, “Saturday Morning at the ‘Shop”, which celebrates the importance of Black culture and the role of barbershops as community hubs.
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Black Europe Film Festival debuts in Twin Cities
The Black Europe Film Festival of Minneapolis/Saint Paul will showcase Afro-European cinema across 24 countries, celebrating Black artistic excellence and amplifying voices that challenge dominant narratives of race, migration, and belonging.
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The NFL, Kendrick Lamar, and “Not Like Us” – A Controversial Censorship?
Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us,” aimed at Drake, has sparked controversy with the NFL allegedly asking him to avoid performing it during the Super Bowl halftime show, but fans are defending Lamar’s artistic vision and social commentary.
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One of Them Days
The film “Next Friday” is a modern take on working class Los Angeles, featuring a comedic twist on two young women trying to make it from Friday to Next Friday and Friday After Next.
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MNmicro Film Festival Celebrates Black History Month with Powerful Films
The Twin Cities Film Fest is hosting the third installment of the MNmicro Film Festival on February 4, 2025, featuring five films that celebrate Black History Month, with free tickets available through Eventbrite.