Saturday, Feb. 11, had a bright and happy feel for attendees who came to soak up the energy and sunshine at Sister Spokesman’s latest event at LifeSource.
Arts + Culture
A space for local and national arts and entertainment stories, with an emphasis on stories pertaining to the African American experience.
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New podcast brings logic to love
Savor the season of love with a new podcast.
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Mpls filmmaker talks about getting her first feature done
‘I wanted to make a story in Minnesota because that was my hometown.’
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Black history reflections and Valentine offerings
It’s Black History Month, so let’s highlight, honor and celebrate the contributions of African Americans and upcoming offerings.
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Grammy record-breakers and trailblazers
Here are a few notable wins at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Local theater veteran Terry Bellamy leaves an indelible legacy
‘As an artist, Terry was a fighter, his approach was calm, calculating, and clever.’
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Black History Month events in the Twin Cities: Feb. 1-8
Each week find free or low-cost Black History Month events in the Twin Cities community.
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‘Missing’ is a dazzling, innovative crime story
Merrick and Johnson have imaginatively concocted a stunning, mind-boggling crime story that unfolds like a series of revealing screenshots.
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Author found healing in sharing traumatic experience
In 2022, her years of writing resulted in her first book ‘November.’
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Movie Review: This ‘House Party’ just goes on too long
”House Party’ reboot only gets half the job done.’
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Legendary sound engineer relishes union leadership role
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 13 had never elected a business agent who wasn’t a White male. That changed with Wendell Bell.
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Trendsetting Rapper Gangsta Boo of Three 6 Mafia dies at 43
Born Lola Chantrelle Mitchell in Memphis, Tennessee, Mitchell counted among the female pioneers in the heavily male dominated genre.
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Reflections on a great year of jazz music
Once again, it’s time to ring in the new year, which means I’m thinking of my top 2022 albums of the year.
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10 Best Films of 2022
These noteworthy films and artists will vie for awards in weeks to come. Check out the best in cinema in 2022.
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RIP: Black celebrities who passed away in 2022
Here we’ve highlighted a few celebrities who left us in 2022.
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Dr. Verna inspires with new book ‘Power Lessons for Life’
‘People will want more power messages, more everyday examples they can use in their lives.’
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Tory Lanez found guilty in Meg Thee Stallion shooting
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez faces more than 20 years in prison and deportation after a jury found him guilty in the 2020 shooting of hip hop star Megan Thee Stallion.
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The history and meaning of Kwanzaa
It is a time of communal self-affirmation—when famous Black heroes and heroines, as well as late family members—are celebrated.
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Not just Rondo: Exhibits show how Interstates uprooted other Black communities
The ‘Human Toll: A Public History of 35W’ exhibit is open Thursdays through Saturdays, in the Main Floor Gallery of the Hennepin History Museum. It will close for good on December 31, 2022.
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Brights lights in the cities
One solace to the shorter days at the start of the winter is the bursts of color on the streets at night.