Meet Hosea Roberson, a local war hero
Roberson is not only one of the oldest people living on Minneapolis’ South Side, but he is a hero of a long-forgotten war.
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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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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.
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Black Lion Foundation aims to ignite Black economic growth
Businessman James Holmes Jr. is looking to reshape the narrative of African Americans wealth and entrepreneurship.
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Hometown boxing champion Jamal ‘Shango’ James gives back to youth
Hometown boxing champ Jamal ‘Shango’ James is reaching back to youth people in the neighborhood.
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Mpls. entrepreneur to launch Black online marketplace in conjunction with Blackout Day
The launch of the shopping site will feature hundreds of Black businesses, many of which are new entrepreneurial ventures.
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Proposed Mpls public school plans inspire more doubt than faith
MPS’ Comprehensive District Design plan continues to draw skepticism.
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Suburban school superintendent feels embraced by those she serves
Dr. Theresa Battle, District 191 school superintendent brings to the position a career in education that spans over 35 years,
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Black Business Spotlight: Dollar & Up
There’s a new dollar store in town. The new Dollar & Up is Black-owned and community-focused.
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Black Business Spotlight: Smokin Hottdish
Inspired by their Midwestern and Southern roots, Christene Kemp-Davis and Wardell Davis opened Smokin Hottdish in May 2019.
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Labor of love: Church group spends Labor Day giving away free school supplies
To aid struggling members in their community on the last weekend before school starts, members of Greater St. Paul Church of God in Christ gave away backpacks and school supplies.
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Black Business Spotlight: Fit1st Running
Manny Minter, owner of Fit 1st Running located in Uptown, spoke to us about his business outlook and motivation.
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Twins bring more diversity to People’s Stadium
Using baseball lingo, the Minnesota Twins this season hit its new “Gate 34 Experience” out of the ballpark, according to both team officials and local business owners.
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Black Business Spotlight: Chill’s Customized Creations
Crystal Hill created her very own small business, Chill’s Customized Creations, which offers eye-catching and uplifting personalized products.
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St. Paul psychologist maximizes mental improvement
Dr. Nathaniel Stewart Jr. has been a psychologist for over 35 years. The calling came to him early in life.
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Black Business Spotlight: Fresh Cuts Barbershop
Cameron Cook’s popular Fresh Cuts Barbershop has become a fixture in South Minneapolis’ 38th Street Corridor since opening six years ago.
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Black Business Spotlight: TiAngy Designs
TiAngy Designs was founded in 2016, by the two women as a way to bring the cultural wear of Nigeria to the United States.
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Business Spotlight: MinneApple Cleaning
From showrooms to lobbies to storefronts to bathrooms, MinneApple Cleaning handles it all.
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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.
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