‘I got what I needed,’ said Natalie Pollard after attending Sister Spokesman’s ‘New Beginnings: Life After Incarceration’ discussion. She had left work and rushed over to the March 2 event on a mission to gather info for herself and other women transitioning from incarceration.
Sister Spokesman Highlights
Sisterhood. Self-care. Cooperative economics. Purposeful living. Black woman empowerment. These are just a few ways to describe the vision and power of Sister Spokesman.
Since 2004, the monthly event series has served as a resource and commerce hub for women in the community. Every first Saturday, Sister Spokesman provides an affirming space for local Black entrepreneurs to find and cultivate a consumer base while offering attendees an opportunity to keep their dollars in the community.
Leave your cares at home and join us for a festive afternoon of learning, sharing, networking, dancing, shopping, and indulgence!
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Get Fit: the importance of planning and prepping
Editor’s note: This story accompanied a Sister Spokesman “Get Fit” Challenge that has since run its course. Today’s busy lifestyles do not cater to the health-conscious consumer. Everything is made quick and cheap. Starting or rebuilding a life you desire can take a lot of energy and time. But as the old school saying goes, […]
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‘Love Thyself’ encourages women to be intentional with self-care [photos + video]
The expert panelists encouraged attendees to take a simple, intentional approach to self-care, with the understanding that you cannot pour into others if there’s nothing in your own glass.
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Sister Spokesman and Wellife 360 kick off Get Fit’ Challenge
Sister Spokesman and Wellife 360, a holistic health nonprofit, want to encourage women to develop healthier habits with the Get Fit Challenge.
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Sister Spokesman makes fitness fun!
Community members kicked off the New Year on a healthy note Jan. 5 at ‘Making Fitness Fun,’ Sister Spokesman’s first event of 2019.
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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.
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Turn your passion into action: Sister Spokesman highlights keys to small business success
Identifying your passion, testing the waters, and creating a plan are paramount to finding success as a business owner, according to the panelists.
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Sister Spokesman seeks nominations for “Celebrating Moms” Dec. 1
Do you know a Phenomenal Mother? Our Sister Spokesman “Celebrating Moms of All Ages” event is Dec. 1, and we want to recognize African American mothers who have gone above and beyond in their actions or accomplishments. We’re looking for unique nominees who have risen above the norm and should be noted for “Shining in […]
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‘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.
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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.
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Sister Spokesman presents “Keys to Homeownership” (photos/video)
Recent data from the Urban Institute shows that racial disparity in homeownership rates are highest in the Northeast and Midwest, with Minneapolis claiming the biggest divide — a whopping 50 percent difference between Black and White homeownership rates. Panelists at Sister Spokesman’s “Keys to Homeownership” on May 5 spoke on such disparities and offered information and resources for first-time […]
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Sister Spokesman presents “Black Excellence: the HBCU Experience (video)
On Saturday, April 7, Sister Spokesman attendees gathered at Northside Achievement Zone in Minneapolis to discuss the impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and learn about college resources and services. The panelists consisted of Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton, an HBCU alum; Annette Lee of HBCU College Tour, and Aaliyah Hodge, a representative of Postsecondary […]
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Sister Spokesman talks mental health (video and photos)
Sister Spokesman’s “Let’s Talk About It: Mental Health” lived up to its title as an expert panel discussed a wide range of mental health issues at Hallie Q. Brown on Saturday, March 3. Attendees packed the room to hear Marques Armstrong of Hope and Healing Family Counseling; Renita Wilson of Kente Circle LLC and Dr. […]
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Networking with a sisterhood focus
Sister Spokesman keeps growing to meet Black women’s needs and interests High praise comes from Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Publisher and CEO Tracey Williams-Dillard when speaking about the Medtronic Foundation, crediting Jacob Gale, the foundation’s vice president of philanthropy, with making a strong effort to support communities of color. The Spokesman-Recorder nonprofit has benefited from Foundation support […]
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Sister Spokesman stresses the importance of self-love (photos)
If you missed Sister Spokesman’s “Love Thyself” event on Feb. 3, you missed an afternoon of the uplifting discussion centered on self-love and care. Attendees packed the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis room to hear panelists Nicole Pillow, Marques Armstrong and Nancy Ellis offered poignant information about the importance of loving yourself, sharing personal lessons learned […]
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Affordable fitness fun in the Twin Cities
January is usually the time of year where most people begin making new goals regarding health, fitness, career, love, and fun. But not everyone wants or can afford to purchase a gym membership. Besides finances, getting to the gym can be a chore, especially if your workout facility is not in your neighborhood. It is completely […]
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Sister Spokesman attendees kick off New Year with new moves
It was chilly outside, but Sister Spokesman attendees stayed warm at “Making Fitness Fun: Move Your Body in the New Year” at Sabathani Community Center in Minneapolis on Jan. 6. Chef Jason Leibel performed a cooking demonstration, making a spicy curry chicken, along with a veggie companion, and Harris “Da Line Man” Parks of “We […]
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PHOTOS: Community gathers to celebrate moms
Mothers of all ages were honored Saturday, Dec. 2 at Midpointe Event Center in Saint Paul. In front of a packed room of community members, family members and loved ones took turns honoring the special mothers and mother figures in their lives. DJs Walter “Q Bear” Banks and Lazy T spun tributes songs while attendees networked, […]
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2017 “Sister Spokesman: Celebrate Moms of All” of Ages honorees
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is pleased to present the honorees for this year’s Sister Spokesman: “Celebrate Moms of All Ages” event. Join Sister Spokesman Saturday, December 2, 2017, from 12 to 4 pm to see these phenomenal mothers honored and celebrated at Midpointe Event Center at 415 Pascal Street North in S.t Paul. Update: See photos […]
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Sister Spokesman showcases Black women-owned small businesses and resources
In the ever-changing, ever-fickle world of economics, knowing about and understanding the tools and resources available to aid your small business is ever more important. Sister Spokesman helped shine a light on local entrepreneurs and small business resources by hosting a “Small Business Showcase” on November 4 at Sabathani Community Center in South Minneapolis. Although […]