Defying the cloudy skies and spurts of rain, Northside residents gathered Saturday afternoon to celebrate the presence of fathers in the community.
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Rondo spirit alive and well despite rained-out parade
Rain may have canceled this year’s Rondo parade but the sun shined on the festival.
Remembering Philando Castile [photos]
The Philando Castile Relief Foundation celebrated Restoration Day and Unity Day (July 6 and 7) to commemorate the shooting death of Philando Castile in 2016.
MayDay fun [photos]
Families enjoyed a day of fun in the sun at this year’s MayDay Parade on Sunday, May 5.
Hats off to the young explorers!
The MSR welcomed students from Green Central Elementary’s Neighborhood Explorers group on Tuesday, April 23.
Community responds in solidarity against New Zealand mosque attack [photos]
The community once again stood together to show the strength and endurance of the members of the Dar Al Farooq Center, its supporters, and the larger Twin Cities community.
‘Celebrating the Sistas’ [photos]
The 11th annual Celebrating the Sistas event on March 10, sponsored by the Twin Cities Steppers Association, recognized 13 African American and other women of color for their contributions to the Twin Cities community.
2019 UNCF MLK Holiday Celebration [Photos]
See photos from the 29th annual event featuring CNN anchor Don Lemon.
New Fourth Precinct tree represents Northsiders’ vision of community
On Friday, Dec. 7, community leaders sipped on hot cocoa and hot cider as they decorated a new donated tree outside of the station filled with ornaments
Black mothers matter: Sister Spokesman honors special mothers (photos/video)
The room brimmed with emotion as community members, young and old, celebrated mothers with reflections, tears and laughter.
Twin Cities ‘Voices of the Civil Rights Movement’ honored
Attendees gathered at the Minnesota History Center to honor St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Dr. Josie R. Johnson, former Minneapolis Mayor Sayles-Belton, Mahmoud El-Kati and Harry “Spike” Moss for their contributions, ranging from fair housing to voter registration.
A brand new makeover — Estes celebrates grand opening
“[This] is a celebration of our longevity of service to the community,” Wesley told the MSR. “For the community, it gives a sense of pride and purpose in the burial of our loved ones.”
‘Sisterhood of Survival’ event seeks to break cycle of abuse (photos)
The one-hour discussion touched on various aspects of domestic violence, ranging from systemic and generational trauma and how to break the cycle of abuse to identifying abusive behaviors, prevention tips, and the importance of self-love and care.
2nd annual Black & White Ball (Photos)
he Twin Cities’ top movers and shakers partied it up at the event, which featured live fashion show by Blessings Salon and an awards ceremony hosted by Kappa Alpha Psi’s Minneapolis/St. Paul alumni chapter.
‘Imagine North’ — Thor launch celebrates new Northside narrative (photos)
The Imagine North Block Party featured live performances, including Ella Mai and Paris Bennett, along with youth activities, food trucks and building tours.
Boat cruise fosters community spirit – and fun (photos)
The four-hour affair was sponsored by the Spokesman-Recorder, the nonprofit arm of the MN Spokesman-Recorder, as well as Blue Cross and Blue Shield. “The Legacy Boat Cruise is a worthy cause,” said Dr. Adrienne Matthews of Blue Cross and Blue Shield. “Not only does it support the oldest Black newspaper in the city, it supports education as well [as] the scholarship fund. It is incumbent upon us to support this mission.”
Protesters decry lack of prosecution in Blevins shooting (photos)
On August 3, the Justice for June Committee held a news conference at the Minneapolis City Hall Rotunda, citing the officers’ complaint history and their aggressive behavior on the call as reasons why they should be terminated. The committee pointed to the Blevins shooting as part of a bigger cultural problem within the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD). They are calling on a third-party investigation.
Remnants of addiction — group cleans neighborhood of discarded needles
Members of Natives Against Heroin (NAH) are on a mission to address the safety concerns of Byrd and others in the community by cleaning up the neighborhood. On Monday, June 4, NAH came together to pick up used and discarded needles in a South Minneapolis neighborhood near the Little Earth of United Tribes housing complex.
Beyond skin deep: Sister Spokesman talks Black beauty and dollars (photos)
From finding the right lip color to fitness tips to a conversation on intentional and well-informed beauty consumerism, Sister Spokesman’s TheBusiness of Beauty was a flurry of activity with much food for thought.
Big hats and colorful fun at 10th annual luncheon (photos)
The aesthetic at the Minneapolis Marriot West Hotel was upstaged Saturday, May 26, by 200 high fashion attendees at It’s Your Affair’s “Big Hat Luncheon.” Ladies and gentlemen, as young as seven and as old as 80, gathered at the 10-year anniversary celebration with one common band: their love of elegant, one-of-a-kind headpieces. Common folk […]
