A space for local and national arts and entertainment stories, with an emphasis on stories pertaining to the African American experience.
Last week the music world mourned the news that jazz pianist, three-time Grammy winner, and NEA Jazz Master Ramsey Lewis died peacefully at age 87.
Legendary jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis dies at age 87 Read More
The 32nd Annual Black Master Storytellers Festival takes place September 22 -24.
Black Storytelling Alliance continues cherished tradition Read More
The legal work of famed civil rights lawyer Ben Crump is chronicled in ‘Civil,’ a nearly two-hour documentary that premiered this summer on Netflix.
Ben Crump at work: a tight focus on justice Read More
Community members packed the streets for the return of the Selby Ave. Jazzfest on Sept. 10.
Scenes from the 21st Annual Selby Avenue JazzFest Read More
The MSR caught up with Shoniqua Shandai when she visited the Twin Cities recently.
Something about Shoniqua Shandai Read More
Selby Ave JazzFest is back with another year of exciting musical acts.
21st Annual Selby Ave JazzFest kicks off Sept. 10 Read More
On Saturday, September 10 from 11 am to 7:30 pm at Selby and Milton in St. Paul, the Selby Avenue Jazz Festival will be happening again this year. The fest is free and open to the public.
A grab bag of the latest in jazz Read More
Put your best foot forward and claim your seat at the table. When you are at the table, you are better positioned for success.
Back-to-school etiquette Read More
Jordan Peele And Daniel Kaluuya’s irreverent comedy ‘Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul” premieres everywhere, Sept. 2
Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall may be Hollywood’s funniest Black couple…in history? Read More
‘Our goal is to have attendees, vendors, and sponsors feel the vibrant, positive energy that fills the room.’
Reflections on this year’s Twin Cities Natural Hair & Beauty Expo Read More
The free festival, held on August 13 at Western Sculpture Park in St. Paul, was ‘a great time to bring the community together,’ said organizer Kevin Johnson.
Inaugural music fest brings community together in St. Paul Read More
The Mixer was created by actor, producer, and owner of WestBone Productions, Leonard Searcy, as a gateway into the film and theater industry.
‘The Mixer’ aims to open doors for BIPOC film and theater talent Read More
You spend more time waiting to be scared and shocked than being scared and shocked.
Film Review: Jordan Peele’s latest has moments and misses Read More
‘There was no part of me that thinks that was the right way to behave in that moment.’
Will Smith breaks silence, apologizes to Chris Rock over Oscar slap Read More
‘My money is not for me; it’s always the thought that I can help someone else.’
Rihanna is world’s youngest self-made billionaire Read More
This year, the American Black Film Festival featured in-theater screenings and a virtual component too.
Black life empowers 2022 American Black Film Festival Read More
‘Your path is your own path. Don’t try and be what someone else wants you to be.’
Local Renaissance man charts his own unique path Read More
Yeah, summer is here, and with it comes chances for some good record-listening, jazz book-reading, and jazz concert-going recommendations.
Summertime jazz opportunities Read More
Billed as the ‘Soul of the Sixties,’ on June 30 the Dakota was transformed into the Apollo Theater for a night.
Sounds of Blackness cap a remarkable Black Music Month Read More
On Wednesday, a federal judge clipped the wings of music superstar R. Kelly sentencing him to 30 years in prison for racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in federal prison Read More