Working collectively, knowledge, and the support of local artists were at the center of Chuck D’s message as he spoke to a crowd gathered at Augsburg’s MLK Convocation: Race, Rap & Reality on MLK Jr. Day, Monday, January 18.
Special Editions
Each year the MSR recognizes and celebrates MLK Jr. Day, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Juneteenth and Black Music Month. In this space, find stories pertaining to each special edition as categorized.
Posted inOpinion
Dr. King’s words poignant and prophetic for today
Although it is believed that he didn’t see himself as such, most of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s published articles, sermons and books were prophetic.
Posted inOpinion
The transformative legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 2016
There is no debate concerning the irrefutable fact that the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the greatest leaders recognized, admired, and affirmed by millions of people across America and throughout the world.
Posted inOpinion
What will you sacrifice for justice?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once wrote, “It may be true that the law cannot make a man love me, but it can keep him from lynching me, and I think that’s pretty important.”
Posted inOpinion
Martin Luther King, Jr: Our Beloved Revolutionary!
As the world honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it is imperative that we acknowledge that he was not always loved.
Posted inBulletin
MLK Jr. Holiday Calendar 2016
MLK Holiday Calendar 2016: See our list of events in the community to help celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Twin Cities and beyond. If you know of more MLK, Jr. events to be added to our list, feel free to send your suggestions to msrnewsonline@spokesman.recorder.com.
Posted inNews
From the MSR Legacy Archives
The above men bowlers made history Thursday night, May 24, when they became the first men of their race to bowl in the international bowling tournament sponsored by the American Bowling Congress being held this year at the St. Paul Auditorium.
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From the MSR Legacy Archives
As part of our celebration over the next several months of 80 years of continuous publication, the MSR will be republishing notable stories from our extensive archives of more than 4,000 weekly issues of African American news in Minnesota. Many of our readers will surely recognize friends, family and neighbors from the distant and not-so-distant […]
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From the MSR Legacy Archives
Nashville, Tenn — Prominent in the annual Fisk University Institute on Race Relations held here July 2 to 14 were several Minnesotans and former residents of the Gopher state.
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From the MSR Legacy Archives
One of the most delightful holiday affairs was the recent Eta Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha formal at Coffman Memorial Union. A group photo of chapter members is shown above.
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From the MSR Legacy Archives
On July 1, young Ben Alexander Jr., whose nickname is “Skip”, had his third birthday. Skip is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Alexander, 869 West Central Ave., St. Paul. On his birthday, young Mr. Alexander is shown with some of his young friends and relatives at a birthday party given in his honor by his parents.
Posted inNews
From the MSR Legacy Archives
As part of our celebration over the next several months of 80 years of continuous publication, the MSR will be republishing notable stories from our extensive archives of more than 4,000 weekly issues of African American news in Minnesota.
Posted inLocal & State, MSR Legacy Archives, News
MSR river cruise celebrated 80 years of publishing
On Saturday, August 1, friends, supporters and contributors of the oldest African American-owned business in Minnesota gathered at St. Croix Boat & Packet on 525 Main Street South in Stillwater to commemorate 80 years of continuous publication of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR) with a riverboat cruise celebration.
Posted inLocal & State, MSR Legacy Archives, News, Photo Galleries
PHOTOS | MSR 80th Celebration: Legacy Boat Cruise Highlights
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR) celebrated 80 years of service to the community with the Legacy Boat Cruise, Saturday, August 1, 2015.
Posted inNews
From the MSR Legacy Archives
As part of our celebration over the next several months of 80 years of continuous publication, the MSR will be republishing notable stories from our extensive archives of more than 4,000 weekly issues of African American news in Minnesota. Many of our readers will surely recognize friends, family and neighbors from the distant and not-so-distant […]
Posted inNews
From the MSR Legacy Archives
As part of our celebration over the next several months of 80 years of continuous publication, the MSR will be republishing notable stories from our extensive archives of more than 4,000 weekly issues of African American news in Minnesota.
Posted inNews
From the MSR Legacy Archives
As part of our celebration over the next several months of 80 years of continuous publication, the MSR will be republishing notable stories from our extensive archives of more than 4,000 weekly issues of African American news in Minnesota.
Posted inNews
From the MSR Legacy Archives
Many of our readers will surely recognize friends, family and neighbors from the distant and not-so-distant past — such as one or more of the “tots” pictured below, featured in the August 3, 1951 issue of the Minneapolis Spokesman.
Posted inNews
From the MSR Legacy Archives
Seldom photographed together are two of the men pictured above, Walter White, secretary of the NAACP, and Lester Granger, executive secretary of the National Urban League, top officials of the two most powerful interracial organizations in America. White and Granger “call most of the signals and carry the ball” in most of the moves to further the cause of the American Negro.
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From the MSR Legacy Archives
As part of our celebration over the next several months of 80 years of continuous publication, the MSR will be republishing notable stories from our extensive archives of more than 4,000 weekly issues of African American news in Minnesota.