As Minnesota’s transit system grows, so does the Metro Transit Police. The new chief of the growing — and increasingly scrutinized — Metro Transit Police is Minneapolis Police Inspector Eddie Frizell.
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Meet the new director of the African American Leadership Forum
Lacora Bradford Kesti will head the African American Leadership Forum, the organization announced.
Northside landlords exploit poor Black tenants, study shows
Researchers at the University of Minnesota conducted a study to figure out why Minneapolis residents experience higher than average eviction filings.
MN Black lawmakers face uphill battle
Even with the uptick in diversity, the legislative session was still a struggle for Black lawmakers pushing Black issues.
Bus shelter crash injures six, yet no charges filed
Members of the Racial Justice Network and Black Lives Matters Twin Cities press for more accountability after a man drove his vehicle into a Northside bus shelter.
Robyne Robinson appointed Board Chair of Minnesota Museum of American Art
Celebrated Twin Cities personality Robyne Robinson has been named Board Chair of Minnesota Museum of American Art (“the M”). She will be the museum’s first African American chair.
Congresswomen respond to Trump’s targeted attacks
In response to Trump’s tweet, the four Congresswomen gave a joint press conference on Monday calling the attack a distraction.
City of Minneapolis to host its first Black Business Week
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins announced today that the city will host its first Minneapolis Black Business Week from Friday, July 19 to Saturday, July 27.
Black Business Spotlight: E.bazz Hair Loft & Beauty Supply
Essence Shabazz has her sights on opening one of the first Black-owned beauty supply stores in North Minneapolis.
Islamic faith-based treatment center helps Muslim addicts
Zulu Islamic Treatment Institute is one of the few, if not only, treatment centers in the Twin Cities dedicated solely to those of Islamic faith.