The MSR has teamed with Sony Pictures to giveaway screening passes to see ‘Spiderman: Far From Home.’
Kam Williams, prolific film and literary critic, dies
Film critic and literary writer Kam Williams died Thursday, May 30 from prostate cancer. He was 66 years old.
Mental health support group meets in Mpls.
NAMI Connection peer support group for adults recovering from mental illness meets weekly in Minneapolis.
Black Business Spotlight: Pimento Jamaican Kitchen
Over the past seven years, Pimento Jamaican Kitchen has become a Twin Cities fixture for Jamaican cuisine.
Highland Park Middle School teacher placed on leave after using ‘racist’ language to describe Black students
A Highland Park High School teacher has been placed on administrative leave after a video surfaced on social media showing the teacher using “racist and foul” language at the school.
Black hair took the crown at Sister Spokesman event
Black Business Spotlight: Minuteman Press
Frank Brown’s Minuteman Press is the only Black-owned union print shop in the country.
‘Fab Five’ coaches of state girls’ basketball tournament
The state girls’ basketball tournament was one of the best in recent years. In addition to good play, there was outstanding coaching. There was also a good representation of African American coaches leading their teams to the big dance in March. Arrow through below to see this week’s “Fabulous Five” who led their teams: Coach […]
NEON awarded $10K grant to address unemployment disparities
Recently, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first device to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Ramsey County reforms its response to sexual assaults
Agencies that respond to sexual assault victims in Ramsey County recently established the Ramsey County Sexual Assault Response Collaboration.