February 17 is officially the “Walter ‘Q Bear’ Banks Day” in the City of Minneapolis.
Read moreAiming to outlaw discrimination against wearers of natural hair in Minnesota, Rep. Rena Moran (DLF-Minneapolis) has introduced the Crown Act.
Read moreThis story looks back at a time when racism was even more flagrant, leading to the death of an Iowa...
Read moreUnited Renters for Justice tackles issues related to renting, even housing court.
Read moreEach week this month, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder editors will share their top picks for free or low-cost events celebrating Black...
Read moreIncidentally, President Trump signed the measure the day before the beginning of Black History Month in the U.S. The measure...
Read morePresidential candidate Mike Bloomberg spent a historic amount of money with Black newspapers -- $3.5 million.
Read moreIn January 2020, female college basketball player Destiny Pitts was indefinitely suspended from the University of Minnesota Gophers by her...
Read moreActivists denounce Sen. Amy Klobuchar for her role in the conviction of Myon Burrell.
Read moreLooking for comfortable but classy attire?Joyce Saunders' Urban 29 may just be the clothing store for you.
Read moreIt's been 150 years since the 15th Amendment was ratified on February 3, 1870, giving Black people access to the...
Read moreFind the editors' picks of this week's Black History Month events.
Read moreTrailblazing journalist Gwen Ifill is the latest to be honored with a USPS Black Heritage stamp.
Read moreA capacity crowd filled LifeSource in Minneapolis to talk self-care and the power of loving oneself.
Read moreAccording to HUD, 56,381 Blacks (27%) are living on the nation’s streets, instead of in homeless shelters.
Read more'Minnesota-Spokesman Recorder: Celebrating 85 Years' will showcase the power of legacy of the Black Press and evoke a rich tableau...
Read moreOn February 5 at the Minnesota History Center, Olsen will be the first Black woman to receive the Kwame McDonald...
Read moreMyon Burrell was convicted in the murder of Tyesha Edwards, an 11-year-old girl killed by a stray bullet in 2002....
Read moreRon Edwards passed January 21 at age 81. He was an author, activist, columnist and much more.
Read moreKobe Bryant’s legacy may be that of a man who kept going until he found his sweet spot, first as...
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