‘I’m done waiting for institutions to make it happen.’
Women’s History Month
Throughout the month of March, MSR has celebrated Women’s History Month by profiling some of the Black women leaders in the Twin Cities metro area. The final group of WHM leaders featured in this edition come from all walks of life, are accomplished in their respective fields, and have had an impact on our communities. Some of the names you may recognize, while others are less well-known. However, all are worthy of recognition and our tribute.
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Women’s History Month Salute: Leslie Barlow
‘I want my work to be honest, but I also want the person or people that are being represented to feel connected to it as well.’
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Women’s History Month Salute: Andrea Jenkins
‘Be yourself. And when you are authentic with yourself and those who you love, others will see and honor and respect that and will respond in time.’
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Women’s History Month Salute: Angela Dawson
‘There is richness in our families’ farming history.’
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Women’s History Month Salute: Toshira Garraway Allen
‘I was taught to stand up for others.’
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Women’s History Month Salute: Shelley Carthen Watson
‘Find your tribe—those sisters of the heart that are your fiercest critics, biggest cheerleaders.’
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Women’s History Month Salute: Sheletta Brundidge
‘As much as you may admire somebody, their plan is not the plan for you.’
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Women’s History Month Salute: Dara Beevas
‘Walk your path on your terms.’
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The Advocate: Nekima Levy Armstrong
“I would encourage young women to believe in themselves.’
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A salute to three heroines of George Floyd Square
There are countless activists and allies fighting for justice in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. We took the opportunity to salute three of them.
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Valerie Castile: unbending, unbroken, unbowed
In the five years since her son Philando Castile’s death, Valerie Castile has worked as a change agent by advocating for police reform and other measures to create real change in the community.
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Ashley Dubose: ‘Having a purpose keeps me going’
When the pandemic hit, Minneapolis-based singer and songwriter Ashley DuBose, like many artists, had to reconfigure a game plan in order to make ends meet.
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Dr. LaPrincess Brewer: ‘When one suffers, we all suffer’
The journey of Dr. Brewer began in the Black church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her upbringing in the church provided her with a spiritual foundation and a deep sense of servitude.