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 […]
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PHOTOS | 7th Annual Southside Back in the Day brings together family and friends
The 7th Annual Southside Back in the Day kicked off Saturday, September 3 at Phelps Park in South Minneapolis. People from the Phelps, King, Bryant and Central neighborhoods joined together to enjoy a full day of live music, free food, vendors, games, prizes, special features and each other. The special features also included a professional boxing […]
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PHOTO | MN State Fair Fun
On August 26, Minnesota State Fair attendees dressed in purple and danced to Prince music for “Unite in Purple” — a day set aside to tribute the late Prince. From cover bands to purple root beer floats, the fairgrounds celebrated Minnesota’s favorite son. Below, attendees dance to Prince outside of the KMOJ tent.
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PHOTOS & VIDEO Highlights| Legacy Boat Cruise 2016 set sail in style
The weather was postcard-perfect for the second annual Legacy Boat Cruise, Saturday, August 6.
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PHOTOS| MAD DADs celebrates fathers and families in North Minneapolis
On Saturday, August 13, during the 26th annual celebration of the Minnesota Festival for Fathers & Families, five-year-old Azariah Hillard and her mother Jennifer Ward were all smiles after winning a brand new bicycle. The event included free food, face painting, and live musical performances along with a variety of vendor tables. The event was […]
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK | Dancing on the Legacy Boat Cruise!
Hundreds gathered on the Legacy Boat Cruise, Saturday, August 6 to set sail down the St. Croix. In this photo, Kathy Washington found her groove on the dance floor as KMOJ’s QBear played a mix of old school favorites. Look for more photos and video in days to come.
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PHOTOS & VIDEO | MAD DADS celebrates and encourages seniors in Mpls
“Our elders may be our past, but they are so much a key to our future.” —VJ Smith On Friday, August 5, MAD DADS Minneapolis hosted Senior Citizen Safety Pride Day at Boom Island in Minneapolis. The festivities included food, games, information about community resources, remarks of encouragement and appreciation by community activist Spike Moss and MAD […]
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PHOTOS | National Night Out highlights in the Twin Cities
On Tuesday, August 2, community members across the nation gathered for another National Night Out (NNO). Celebrated the first Tuesday in August each year, NNO encourages residents to get to know their neighbors by holding block parties to increase community awareness, aid in crime prevention and improve police-community relations — a very timely issue considering the civil unrest across the nation […]
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PHOTOS & VIDEOS | 11th Annual FLOW: Northside Arts Crawl Highlights
The West Broadway Business and Area Coalition’s FLOW: Northside Arts Crawl celebrated its 11th year July 28-30. Billed as the premier arts event in North Minneapolis, the three-day festival saw artists and community members gather for a colorful self-guided tour of various art forms in the West Broadway corridor. Below, videos and photos by Phil […]
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PHOTO | Mandela Day celebrated at Sabathani
On Saturday, July 16 people gathered in the Sabathani Community Center auditorium from 1-4 pm for the third annual Nelson Mandela Day program. Retired Judge LaJune Thomas Lange, who is the honorary consul for South Africa for the State of Minnesota and president of the International Leadership Institute, was the coordinator and host for the […]
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK | Warm weather is good for business
Timothy and his sister Akoi took advantage of the warm weather to set up a family business — a beverage stand in front of their house. They found plenty of takers on this warm Monday afternoon, as construction workers and people walking down the sidewalk strolled on up to the stand for cold juice or water, […]
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PHOTOS | Community celebrates Rondo Days, honors Philando Castile
The 33rd annual Rondo Days on Saturday, July 16 included its signature all-day activities this year with something more, as the event happened to coincide with what would have been Philando Castile’s 33rd birthday. He was heavy on the minds of Rondo participants as his family represented him at the event. The day’s events started […]
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Thousands gather to remember and honor Philando Castile [photos]
A home-going fit for a king Family, friends and community members mourned and remembered Philando Castile, with a regal home-going service Thursday, July 14. Castile, a Black man fatally shot by St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez during a traffic stop July 6, would have been 33 years old Saturday, July 16. His killing, on the heels […]
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PHOTOS | Post-Orlando, how diverse is Twin Cities Pride?
News Analysis People of color stage marks 15 years at festival A question many people may have asked themselves when attending Twin Cities Pride this past weekend is, “Will it be different after Orlando?” The mass shooting attack on an Orlando, Florida LGBTQ nightclub that left 49 dead and 53 injured happened during the traditional […]
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PHOTOS | Rock the Garden 2016: Fun in the sun at new riverside location
Rock the Garden kicked off the summer at a new location down by the Mississippi River at Boom Island, June 18. Hosted by 89.3 The Current radio station and the Walker Art Center, the new location, combined with the performances, drew a different crowd, including more teenagers. Many boats on the Mississippi docked at the […]
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PHOTOS | Juneteenth 2016 celebrated in North Minneapolis
On Saturday June 18, 2016, the annual Juneteenth Celebration was held at the Mississippi Regional Park in North Minneapolis. Per usual, there were vendor booths like the African American bus drivers of Metropolitan Transit Commission, food vendors and live entertainment for the 300 plus in attendance. The smooth silky voice of singer Ashley DuBose headlined […]
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Soundset 2016: Fest shines even brighter at Midway location (photos)
It was safe to rock your Js and Air Forces this year, as Soundset moved from the muddy fields of Canterbury Park in Shakopee, to the cement paved roads of the State Fairgrounds in St. Paul Sunday, May 29. From the diverse lineup of national and local artists and open mic freestyle sessions, to the […]
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PHOTOS | 21st Annual Graduation Celebration: “It’s A Family Affair”
In keeping with the event’s theme, “It’s A Family Affair,” on Thursday, May 26, hundreds of students, proud parents, caregivers, mentors, teachers and community members gathered at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Minneapolis for the Spokesman-Recorder’s 21st Annual Graduation Celebration. The annual event celebrates graduating high school students with entertainment, a formal dinner, motivational speeches and the Cecil […]