The Black Excellence Experience will feature artist Debra Michelle in a free August 16 showcase at Sabathani Community Center’s BEE Gallery.
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6th Annual Black Entrepreneur State Fair returns to uplift community and celebrate Black excellence
The Black Entrepreneur State Fair, founded in the wake of the George Floyd uprising, returns to Lake Street Aug. 10–16 for a week of culture, commerce, and connection.
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Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton redefines leadership through fear, not in spite of it
Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton’s The Myth of the Fearless Leader is part memoir, part leadership manual—and a much-needed challenge to outdated, harmful ideas about fear, perfection, and presence in leadership. She’ll present the book on August 25 at Magers & Quinn in Minneapolis.
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7th Street Live! Returns to St. Paul’s East Side on August 9
The East Side’s summer block party returns August 9 with 7th Street Live! Expect live music, food trucks, youth boxing, and a celebration of culture and creativity.
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V-Fest brings healthy good times to St. Paul
St. Paul’s V-Fest returns July 26 with a free day of music, movement, wellness, and cultural healing. This community-powered celebration blends joy and justice in one of the summer’s most uplifting events.
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Line-Ups & Legacy event centers Black fatherhood, health, and community stories
2nd Chance Outreach presents Line-Ups & Legacy, a June 29 stage event and community fair honoring Black fatherhood, health, and generational legacy at North Central University.
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Stages Theatre’s ‘Madagascar’ brings wild adventure to life
Stages Theatre Company presents “Madagascar – A Musical Adventure” through Aug. 3, starring 13-year-old Takelle Lee as Alex the Lion. With choreography from Threads Dance Project and direction by Sandy Boren-Barrett, the youth-centered musical explores friendship, freedom, and self-discovery.
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“Greetings From” celebrates Minnesota’s iconic signage at Augsburg University
Augsburg University’s “Greetings From” exhibit, curated by designer Kelsi Sharp, celebrates Minnesota’s hand-painted signage tradition and local visual history. On view through June 30.
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Roosevelt Mansfield honored as June Artist of the Month
Saint Paul artist Roosevelt Mansfield is being honored as Artist of the Month by 825 Arts. His new exhibit Giving Flowers showcases photographic portraits of Rondo community elders, with a public opening on June 22.
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Juneteenth at the Capitol offers something for everyone
This year’s Juneteenth celebration at the Capitol is a vibrant mix of music, opportunity, and purpose featuring a career fair, credit union launch, and free community resources.
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Minnesota Humanities Center steps up with with weeks-long Juneteenth celebration
The Minnesota Humanities Center’s Juneteenth celebration includes four events featuring food historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris, civil rights attorney Sherrilyn Ifill, a new documentary, and a theatrical tribute to Black resilience.
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Lost federal funds inspires YWCA Punch-a-Thon
YWCA St. Paul will host its first-ever Punch-a-Thon June 5-6 — a 24-hour community fundraiser to support housing, wellness, and economic advancement programs.
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Memorialize the Movement finds ‘radical joy’ in protest
Now in its fifth year, Memorialize the Movement celebrates “radical joy” with mural exhibits, live art, and healing events to honor George Floyd’s legacy.
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The People Have Spoken: Rise & Remember Festival Marks 5 Years Since George Floyd’s Murder
The 5th annual Rise & Remember Festival returns to George Floyd Square May 23–25, 2025, marking five years since Floyd’s murder. With concerts, a Night of Honor, healing spaces, and a candlelight vigil, the event calls the community together in remembrance and action. This year’s theme: The People Have Spoken.
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Hennepin Fest to spotlight women artists
Hennepin Fest on May 31 will showcase Minnesota women musicians and poets at Washburn Fair Oaks Park, promoting unity, creativity, and cultural resistance.
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Five Years After the Murder of George Floyd: A Look at the Past and Where Do We Go from Here?
Five years after the murder of George Floyd, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is hosting a powerful community event on May 21 with leaders in law enforcement, civil rights, and education to reflect on progress, accountability, and the road ahead.
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MSR joins Doors Open Minneapolis 2025
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is one of 75 featured sites for Doors Open Minneapolis 2025, offering visitors a chance to explore its historic headquarters and learn about its legacy of truth-telling and community power.
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Game Nights, Giveaways, and Good Times: Weekly Happenings at Insight Brewery
Insight Brewery in Northeast Minneapolis hosts themed nights Monday through Wednesday, including bingo-inspired games, trivia, game nights, and fantasy card games, providing a variety of fun activities for the community to enjoy.
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Ojibwe Love Story Premieres at 825 Arts: Mni Giizhik Theatre Ensemble Presents Niizh
Mni Giizhik Theatre Ensemble is presenting the U.S. premiere of Lenna Little, a new play by Ojibwe playwright Joelle Peters, which is a coming-of-age tale steeped in Ojibwe life and storytelling.
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Southern Swagger Takes Over Daisy’s Uptown with Rodeo-Themed Bash
Chris “Hell Naw” Hervey and Shed G are hosting a Southern-rooted rodeo-style party at Daisy’s Uptown in Minneapolis, where guests are encouraged to dress in cowboy or cowgirl attire and enjoy a night of good music, great people, and Southern hospitality.