Southside pride was on full display September 2 at Phelps Park in Minneapolis at the Eighth Annual Southside Back in the Day Community Celebration. Community members enjoyed live entertainment from the Sabathanites and the Not Guilty Band, a live boxing match sanctioned by Circle of Discipline, food, health screenings, games and prize drawings. See photos […]
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PHOTOS | #InjusticeOnAStick” protest at the MN State Fair
For the third consecutive year, community members gathered at the gates of the Minnesota State Fair to protest against injustices they see in Minnesota and society as a whole. Protesters first gathered at Hamline Park where a lineup of speakers addressed the crowd of around 60-70 people. The group then left from the north end […]
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PHOTOS | My first eclipse
Last week, my family and I traveled to Rexburg, Idaho to witness the the total eclipse; I took these photos of the eclipse August 21, 2017. I hope you enjoy them! My brother took a picture of my family viewing the eclipse — it can be viewed here. An eclipse of the sun occurs when […]
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PHOTOS & VIDEO: Community honors the life of Philando Castile a year after his death
Around 250 people showed up Friday, June 7 outside of the Falcon Heights City Hall for a planned lantern release celebration to honor the life and memory of Philando Castile. The event was organized by the Castile family for community members who were unable to attend the Celebration of Life Anniversary gathering held at Gibbs […]
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Blazing performances lift Soundset 2017 (photos)
No-shows and rain couldn’t dampen 10th anniversary Over 35,000 people and hip hop joined together on Memorial Day weekend for the 10th anniversary of Soundset, billed as the largest independent one-day hip hop festival in the world. All four elements of hip hop were on display at the festival on Sunday, May 28, from […]
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PHOTOS | 9th Annual Big Hat Luncheon
Big colorful hats and encouraging words and music ruled the day at the 9th Annual Big Hat Luncheon on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Minneapolis Marriott West, 9960 Wayzata, MN. Produced and presented by It’s Your Affair Events Company, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Twin Cities Rise organization (www.twincitiesrise.org), the event included […]
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A winning moment!
Minneapolis North prevailed over North Woods to win its second straight Class A championship March 25. After the game, North High Senior Guard Jaquan Sanders-Smith enjoyed a moment with Larry McKenzie, who became the first Minnesota basketball coach to win multiple State Championships from different schools. He won two with North and four with Minneapolis Henry. Travis Lee welcomes reader […]
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Rakim still moves the crowd
Over 750 rap enthusiasts sold out the Amsterdam Bar Hall in St. Paul March 15 to bear witness to one of the greatest lyricists of all time: Rakim. Rakim Allah was introduced to the world in 1986 with a classic 12-inch record entitled “Eric B. is President.” The rap duo known as Eric B. and […]
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A Flashman flashback for Black History Month
In the accompanying photo, Dave Winfield, the Major League Baseball Hall-of-Famer who was born and raised in St. Paul, signs copies of two of his books donated to the Givens Collection at his alma mater under the watchful eyes of (l-r) Phebe Givens, widow of the late Archie Givens, Sr.; the late Arline Winfield, David’s […]
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Marcus Golden honored with others killed by police
Community members gathered at St. Paul’s Western District Precinct on Saturday, January 14 to honor Marcus Golden on the two-year anniversary of his death. Marcus was killed by St. Paul police when he threatened suicide and the police responded. When St. Paul police arrived, officers claimed that he drove his vehicle towards them at high […]
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Families march for social justice
The Love, Hope, Rise Coalition, consisting of over thirty Minnesota organizations, came together to organize a family-friendly march on Saturday, January 14. Community members met at the Unity Church-Unitarian in St. Paul where they had speakers and a mini-social justice fair, which included art and sign making. Organizers from groups including East Side Freedom Library, […]
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A flash from the past | Courtesy of The Adventures of Flashman: Memoirs of a Photojournalist 1977-2016
In this 1994 photo, celebrants and supporters join in a toast with the Rev. Jesse Jackson at the inauguration of Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton, the first African American and first woman leader of the city, along with her husband, Steve. Sayles Belton served two terms as mayor from 1994-2000 after stints on the Minneapolis […]
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Sioux tribe and Dakota Pipeline still at impasse
By Chris Juhn Contributing Photographer The Standing Rock Sioux celebrated a victory on Sunday, December 4 when Jo-Ellen Darcy, the U.S. Army’s assistant secretary, announced that they would not be approving the easement that is required for Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) to tunnel under the Missouri River. Darcy mentioned they plan on doing an Environmental […]
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PHOTOS | Sheila E. honors Prince’s legacy of giving with Purple Philanthropy benefit concert
Percussionist, singer/songwriter and longtime Prince protégé and musical collaborator, Sheila E., paid homage to Prince and his legacy of charitable giving with the “Purple Philanthropy” concert at Minnesota Orchestra Hall Oct. 23. Sheila’s father, jazz percussionist Pete Escovedo, members of Prince’s family, ex-wife Mayte and other Prince associates, plus young local musicians, joined her on stage to […]
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Protesters take to the streets of Edina to demand police accountability
Over 100 protesters rallied Saturday to protest racial profiling by police, and specifically the treatment of a Black pedestrian by an Edina police officer last week. On Oct. 12, Larnie Thomas, a Black man, was videotaped being stopped and grabbed by the back of his jacket by White Edina police officer Tim Olson while walking […]
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PHOTOS | Rally for striking Allina nurses
It was announced Oct. 3 that the Minnesota Nurses Association voted down Allina’s latest contract proposal on behalf of nurses at five striking Allina Health hospitals. The strike has been going on since Sept. 5. Below are photos from the Sept. 30 rally in Minneapolis where union members and striking nurses gathered to press their contract demands. Roughly 100-150 gathered to […]
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Concert helps raise awareness about gun violence
Project Minnesota hosted “Concert Across America to End Gun Violence,” Sunday, September 25 with goal of raising awareness about gun violence and to encourage lawmakers to passing gun legislation. International Market Square marked the spot for the concert, which was produced by musical great JD Steele. The concert included performances by three popular bands — The R […]
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PHOTOS/VIDEO | Sheila E. unites with Mpls. mayor, local nonprofit to continue Prince’s philanthropic efforts
Percussionist, singer/songwriter and longtime Prince protégé and musical collaborator, Sheila E., officially announced today her plans for a concert at Minnesota Orchestra Hall to honor Prince and his charitable contributions to the community. The concert entitled “Purple Philanthropy Sheila E. Benefit Concert” scheduled for October 23, will kick off a season of fundraising to carry […]
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PHOTOS | Muslim residents and supporters march against Islamophobia
Around 200 protesters gathered in front of May Day Books on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis on Saturday, September 17 to march and protest against Donald Trump and Islamophobia. (Click on photos to open slideshow.) The protest, which lasted roughly two hours, was part of a national call to action issued by Stand Together Against Racism […]
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VIDEO & PHOTO Highlights | Open Streets: West Broadway in N. Mpls
(See video highlights of Phil McGraw above and more photos below) As one of eight locations across the Twin Cities, Open Streets: West Broadway is a new location on the map this year. On September 10, an area that is often neglected economically, became the center of attention. The event started at Lyndale Avenue and […]