The Black and Brown Birthing Summit Saint Paul returns Sept. 18-19 with free admission at the Wilder Center, featuring keynotes, plenaries, community panels, vendors, and resources for birth equity.
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Twin Cities Veg Fest Returns September 21 with Food, Music, and Compassion
Twin Cities Veg Fest Saint Paul comes to Harriet Island Park on Sept. 21 with free admission, vegan food from 30+ vendors, live music, cooking demos, fitness sessions, and 75+ makers.
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Sabathani Energy Day Combines Career Resources with Community Fun
Sabathani Community Center will host its 4th annual Energy Day on Sept. 13, combining career resources, family fun, and energy-saving support. Free and open to all, the event offers meals, entertainment, and employer connections.
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Roho Collective’s Art Heals Offers Healing Through Creativity After Tragedy
On Sept. 13, Roho Collective will host Art Heals, a free outdoor community healing event at Webber Camden Library in North Minneapolis. Families can join for art, music, wellness resources, and collaborative creativity.
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Minnesota African Cultural Festival Returns with Food, Fashion, and Family Fun
he Minnesota African Cultural Festival returns Sept. 13 with a full day of music, food, and cultural pride at Centennial Park in Brooklyn Center, followed by a Gala Night Fashion Extravaganza.
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Cooking in the Garden with Ifrah Hashi Brings Food Justice to the Table
Join chef Ifrah Hashi for Celebrating Our Roots, a free Sept. 13 cooking class at Augsburg Community Garden. Learn plant-based cooking, food justice, and cultural connections.
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Selby Avenue JazzFest returns, led by Walker West
Selby Avenue JazzFest 2025 returns Sept. 12–14 with free concerts at Selby and Milton. Walker West leads a lineup featuring Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles and more, plus two public masterclasses.
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Be The Change Golf Tournament brings youth of color to the sport
The Be The Change MN Golf Tournament partnered with First Tee and the Solomon Hughes Sr. Golf Academy to expand access, mentorship, and representation in golf for youth of color.
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Back in the Day award honors Al Brown as ‘Guardian of the Story’
Al Brown was awarded the 2025 Guardian of the Story Award at Southside Back In The Day for his decades of work in the Black Press and community storytelling, presented by MSR publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard.
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All You Can Eat Soul Food Kickoff at Kitchen Concepts Comfort Food
Kitchen Concepts Comfort Food hosts its All You Can Eat Soul Food Kickoff on Sept. 6 in Lake Elmo. Enjoy soul food favorites — wings, catfish, candied yams, collard greens, and more — with affordable pricing for families.
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Strength & Strategy Lab Helps Black Entrepreneurs Shift from Grind to Growth
The Strength & Strategy Lab on Sept. 18 at Black Business Enterprises offers coaching, strategy, and networking to help entrepreneurs grow with clarity and confidence.
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Southside Back In The Day Returns for 16th Year of Celebration and Community
Southside Back In The Day returns Aug. 30 to Phelps Park for its 16th year, uniting neighbors with food, music, basketball, health resources, and community honors.
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Black August Queer Film Festival Celebrates Freedom, Art, and Abolition
The Black August Queer Film Festival comes to Pillsbury House + Theatre on Aug. 31, celebrating Black queer artistry, resilience, and abolition with films, performances, and community.
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Sabathani to Honor Southside Heroes with 2025 Hall Unveiling
Sabathani hosts the 2025 Southside Heroes Hall Unveiling on Aug. 28, honoring Black leadership in South Minneapolis with tributes and Sounds of Blackness.
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Sister Spokesman Expands Health Conversation at Live. Laugh. Learn. 2025
Sister Spokesman presents Live. Laugh. Learn. 2025, a free Sept. 20 health event expanding its focus to breast, prostate, and colon cancer awareness for African American communities.
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Win Tickets to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival with MSR
MSR is giving away Family Packs of 6 tickets to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Winners will be announced Aug. 29 at 10 a.m.
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Moonlight Market Shines Light on Black Business August 23
The Moonlight Market returns Aug. 23 at PAR 365 in Roseville, spotlighting Black-owned businesses with shopping, food, music, and community for Black Business Month.
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Black Men’s Wellness Day to Energize the Twin Cities September 13
Black Men’s Wellness Day brings health, fitness, and community celebration to Powderhorn Park Sept. 13.
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Holding Space Creates Healing Circle for Black Women August 31
Holding Space with Philicia Ross offers a virtual healing circle for Black women on August 31, focusing on rest and reclaiming self-worth beyond hustle culture.
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7th Annual Twin Cities Hair & Beauty Expo Returns with “Crowned & Confidence”
The Twin Cities Hair & Beauty Expo returns August 17 with “Crowned & Confidence,” a celebration of self-love, heritage, and empowerment.