“Another angel has gotten her wings” as Shirley D. Lucas was called home on July 28, 2019.
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Posted inObituaries
Lenora Bogan
Lenora Bogan, 89, Minneapolis, passed away on July 23, 2019 peacefully at her home with her love ones by her side.
Posted inArts + Culture
Little Africa Festival returns with first-ever parade
After a year of finding sponsors and securing permits, the 2019 Little Africa Festival will kick off with a parade for the first time.
Posted inEducation
Educational (and fun) events in August to avoid ‘brain-drain’
Kids don’t have to lose out on having fun during the summertime to learn a thing or two. Here are few events in August for children and parents.
Posted inOpinion
Volume on xenophobia and racism on blast
Pres. Trump’s statement illustrates how perceptions of birthright, citizenship, ownership, and racial entitlement have upped the volume of xenophobia and racism.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight, News
Business Spotlight: MinneApple Cleaning
From showrooms to lobbies to storefronts to bathrooms, MinneApple Cleaning handles it all.
Posted inArts + Culture, Remembering Prince
‘Purple Rain’ turns 35 – how Prince’s cult classic broke barriers
Thirty-five years ago this month, Prince’s iconic ‘Purple Rain shocked Hollywood, delighted moviegoers and thrust Prince in mega-stardom – breaking barriers in the process.
Posted inSports
With majors done, now come the PGA playoffs
My, how time flies. Already NFL training camps are opening this week — including the Vikings in Eagan — and baseball season is entering the dog days of summer, as they say.
Posted inArts + Culture
Doc captures history and glory of gospel music
George T. Nierenberg’s glorious ‘Say Amen, Somebody’ will be screen at Walker Art Cinema Aug. 7 and 9.
Posted inArts + Culture
WEEKEND TOP 5 | July 25-28
From art in the park to music by the lake, this weekend offers plenty of opportunities to get outdoors and savor the summer days.
Posted inLocal & State, National, News
Black union conference draws Black stars to Bloomington
With the theme ‘What’s Going on?’, APRI will hold its 50th annual National Education Conference at in Bloomington Aug. 7-11.
Posted inBulletin
National Farmers’ Market Week kicks off Aug. 4.
The annual National Farmer’s Market week will be celebrated in communities nationwide Aug. 4-10.
Posted inOpinion
A City in danger
It is a sad commentary when Minneapolis sounds like a movie based on a violent novel of a distant past.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Can MN lead the nation in disparities reduction?
Kevin Lindsey, the Minnesota Humanities Center’s newly hired CEO, says Minnesota lead the nation in reducing disparities.
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports
The W All-Star Game chronicles — 14 years and counting
Las Vegas this weekend hosts the 2019 WNBA All-Star Game (WASG) and the ancillary activities leading up to it.
Posted inObituaries
Linda Jean Benner Parker
Linda Jean Benner Parker was born to LaVerne Benner and William Terry in St. Paul. She was the eldest sibling.
Posted inLocal & State, National, News
Buoyed by district support, Omar takes on broken health care
Congressman Ilhan Omar enjoyed a warm welcome home to discuss health care at a town hall at Sabathani Community in South Minneapolis.
Posted inSports
Gibson gives back
Donnell Gibson is an educator, coach, role model, hero, and creator of his own foundation and summer camp, which starts up next week.
Posted inArts + Culture
Liberian independence celebrations kick off
Liberians in Minnesota are gearing up to celebrate their country’s independence.
Posted inArts + Culture
Powderhorn Art Fair back for the 28th year
Over 200 artists and more than 20 vendors will be on hand for the Powderhorn Art Fair on Aug. 3-4.