Weโre excited to share the latest episode of Blacklight on Sports, now available on the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s website!
This week, we feature Onika Nicole Craven, a dynamic motivational speaker, actress, writer, and freelance photographer based in the metro area. Onika is also an educator at Justice Page School in Minneapolis and the co-founder of the non-profit community organization, Onikaโs Angels, formed in response to the tragic events following George Floydโs murder.
Before earning her degree from the University of Minnesota Morris, Onika was a star player for the girls’ basketball team at Minneapolis Washburn, graduating in 1990. She has also served as the Commissioner of the Clyde Turner Basketball Camps and was recently inducted into the Rainey River Community College Hall of Fame.

What an Awesome showcase of all three of you ! I truly appreciate and enjoyed every minute of this presentation! I am Onika Nicole,Craven Mother! I was taken by surprise when Onika said she wanted to call her school of Arts Jocelyn Wallace! I am truly Blessed to be Your Mother ONIKA Nicole,Craven! You are my inspiration and your free spirit will always be a light that will Shine! Much Love And respect to You My Beautiful Queen that you are! May You Continue To Be Blessed! ๐ฏ๐น๐ท๐