The Minnesota Department of Education’s Office of the Legislative Auditor has released a special report on the nonprofit Feeding Our Future.
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MSR in the turbulent ‘60s and ‘70s
Cecil E. Newman’s Minneapolis Spokesman and St. Paul Recorder were instrumental in chronicling the African American experience during the 1960s and 1970s.
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Willie Mays’ journey: From segregated South to presidential honors
Willie Mays, the greatest baseball player of the last 80 years, was a symbol of America’s racial history and a reminder of what the country can produce.
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2024 Juneteenth events in the Twin Cities and beyond
Celebrate Juneteenth with music, arts, wellness activities, family activities, a Black-owned vending market and more.
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Plans remain in flux for former Third Precinct headquarters
Minneapolis is preparing to clean up the former Third Precinct site and move its election operations there, while community members propose different ideas for the site.
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Lawmakers unite to combat far-right Project 2025 initiative
U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman has formed the Stop Project 2025 Task Force to counter the far-right Project 2025.
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From racist Central Park encounter with a ‘Karen’ to Emmy-winning birdwatcher
Christian Cooper, a Harvard alumnus and passionate birdwatcher, won a Daytime Emmy Award for his show “Extraordinary Birder” after a racially charged incident with a “Karen” in 2020.
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Celebrating Juneteenth, the enduring spirit of Black independence
Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, is a time for reflection on a pivotal moment in American history and a celebration of Black people’s resilience and enduring spirit.
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Kente Circle therapist wants more Black people to consider therapy
LJ “Soul” Tucker is a licensed therapist at Kente Circle who specializes in Marriage and Family Therapy, and he has seen an increase in clients seeking help due to the pandemic and civil unrest.
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Where on the Mississippi is Devin Brown? Week Two.
Devin Brown is paddling 2,350 miles from the source of the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico, and recently competed in the 3rd Annual Two Paddles Mississippi River 150, a 147-mile kayak race.
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Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollies Winston addresses recent controversy and outlines city’s vision
Mayor Hollies Winston of Brooklyn Park defended the recent censure of Councilman Boyd Morson.
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The MSR’s legacy of ink: 90 years in pursuit of truth and justice
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, founded in 1934 by Cecil E. Newman, has been a beacon of hope and truth for the Black community in Minnesota.
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Rev. James Lawson Jr., Civil Rights Movement figure and Freedom Rider, passes away at 95
Rev. James Lawson Jr., a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement and an original Freedom Rider.
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Report: Education challenges overshadow MN child well-being
Minnesota ranks fifth overall in a child well-being report, but education rankings have slipped, with 68% of fourth graders not proficient in reading.
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We are secure in our votes. That makes MN #1!
Minnesota has implemented best practices for increasing voter turnout, including accessibility, security, and accuracy.
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Legacy of inequality in U.S. medical education: Black doctors remain at 1.8%
The legacy of inequality in medical education has not yet been erased, as Black doctors still make up only 1.8% of the U.S. physician population.
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House Minority Leader Jeffries rebukes Rep. Donalds’ controversial Jim Crow comments
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries denounced Rep. Byron Donalds’ claim that Black people were better off during Jim Crow.
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Where on the Mississippi is Devin Brown? Week One.
An update on Devin Brown’s journey down the Mississippi River. She is ahead of schedule despite wet weather.
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MSR Publisher honored as one of 10 Most Admired CEOs for 2024
Tracey Williams-Dillard, Publisher/CEO of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, has been honored as one of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 10 Most Admired CEOs for 2024.
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Don Samuels readies for round two—shares vision and opinions in a visit with MSR
Don Samuels, a contender for the 5th Congressional District, sat down in a pivotal discussion with the MSR on May 16, sharing his perspectives on local, national, and global issues. This dialogue sets the stage for another highly anticipated primary clash in August 2024 with incumbent Ilhan Omar. In 2022, Samuels and Omar engaged in […]