Community Profiles

The journey of Dr. Brewer began in the Black church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her upbringing in the church provided...

Businessman James Holmes Jr. is looking to reshape the narrative of African Americans wealth and entrepreneurship.

Hometown boxing champ Jamal 'Shango' James is reaching back to youth people in the neighborhood.

The launch of the shopping site will feature hundreds of Black businesses, many of which are new entrepreneurial ventures.

MPS' Comprehensive District Design plan continues to draw skepticism.

Dr. Theresa Battle, District 191 school superintendent brings to the position a career in education that spans over 35 years,

There's a new dollar store in town. The new Dollar & Up is Black-owned and community-focused.

Inspired by their Midwestern and Southern roots, Christene Kemp-Davis and Wardell Davis opened Smokin Hottdish in May 2019.

To aid struggling members in their community on the last weekend before school starts, members of Greater St. Paul Church...

Manny Minter, owner of Fit 1st Running located in Uptown, spoke to us about his business outlook and motivation.

Using baseball lingo, the Minnesota Twins this season hit its new “Gate 34 Experience” out of the ballpark, according to...

Crystal Hill created her very own small business, Chill’s Customized Creations, which offers eye-catching and uplifting personalized products.

Dr. Nathaniel Stewart Jr. has been a psychologist for over 35 years. The calling came to him early in life.

Cameron Cook's popular Fresh Cuts Barbershop has become a fixture in South Minneapolis' 38th Street Corridor since opening six years...

TiAngy Designs was founded in 2016, by the two women as a way to bring the cultural wear of Nigeria...

From showrooms to lobbies to storefronts to bathrooms, MinneApple Cleaning handles it all.

Lacora Bradford Kesti will head the African American Leadership Forum, the organization announced.

Essence Shabazz has her sights on opening one of the first Black-owned beauty supply stores in North Minneapolis.

The late civil rights activist, artist and philanthropist Charles E. Mays (1933-2019), without question, determinedly left the world a better...

Simply Wed, a new Twin Cities business, is helping couples create the perfect wedding experience without breaking the bank.