Rico Nevotion’s bio reads like a who’s who of artists. The vocalist-songsmith-actor has traveled the world, opening for national acts, including Beyoncé, Celine Dion, KC & JoJo, Silk and Anthony Hamilton…
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Hennepin County Library’s digital music platform, MnSpin, open for local music
Minnesota musicians can join established acts and rising stars on MnSpin, the local music streaming and download platform from the library.
Posted inBulletin
Shovel out your garbage, recycling, and organics recycling carts
Are you a Minneapolis resident who has received a colorful notice this winter about a solid waste removal issue?
Posted inSports
Women’s hockey has enthusiastic advocate/analyst
Erica Ayala hasn’t been a longtime hockey fan, but her enthusiasm for the sport is helping to grow it.
Posted inOpinion
A time for transitions is at hand
I recently announced my plans to transition from my role at Voices for Racial Justice, moving to Race Forward as vice president of movement and capacity building.
Posted inOpinion
We must stop criminalizing the poor
Beginning in the 1990s, the [United States] adopted a set of criminal justice strategies that punish poor people for their poverty.
Posted inBusiness
7 wise ways to spend your tax refund
The best steps to mitigate any reductions you may receive this year are by filing early and plotting a game plan for how those dollars will be spent before you get them.
Posted inSports
A boxer’s quest for a championship belt
Third-ranked Jamal ‘Shango’ James took another step last Saturday toward a chance at a world welterweight belt.
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Girls’ basketball at its best
In the past few weeks, girls’ basketball was certainly at its peak.
Posted inBlack History Month, Special Editions
Black History Salute: Marvel James Cooke
One hundred years after the birth of Minnesota’s first Black person, Marvel Jackson Cooke made her own history as the first Black birth in the city of Mankato.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Hamline’s Black Student Collective 50 years strong
As the first student of color organization in the state’s oldest college, Hamline’s Black Student Collective (BSC) has served to empower some of the state’s most prolific Black leaders and activists — including Juanita C. Freeman, Washington County’s first Black judge, and Anika Bowie, vice president of NAACP Minneapolis and current candidate for St. Paul […]
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight, News, Special Editions
Black Business Spotlight: South Mpls Black history inspires Funky Grits
The Black-owned restaurant boasts a menu like none other in the area, with soul food recipes based off of cheesy grits with a twist towards vegan ingredients.
Posted inNational, News
Colin Kaepernick triumphs over NFL collusion
This past week, it was reported that Kaepernick, who filed a grievance against the National Football League (NFL) back in October of 2017, had reached a settlement with the NFL for a substantial amount of money. Kaepernick had not played a game in the NFL since early 2017.
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Mpls issues winter parking restrictions through April 1
The City of Minneapolis has issued Winter Parking Restrictions starting Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 8 am.
Posted inObituaries
Michael L. Reese
In 1991 he sought to further his business scope and moved the business to Lake Street in South Minneapolis under the name Michael’s Hip Hop Shop, where he was the only shop that sold hip hop apparel.
Posted inArts + Culture
Cardi B coming to Minneapolis in July
Grammy-Award-winning artist Cardi B just announced a show in Minneapolis on Saturday, July 27 at the Target Center.
Posted inArts + Culture
2019 Oscars: Black Filmmakers win big [photos/video]
The 2019 Academy Awards have come to an end and #BlackGirlMagic and #BlackBoyJoy were in full effect as some of our favorites walked away with gold statuettes, some after a 30-year uphill climb.
Posted inBlack History Month, Special Editions
Experience local Black history
Consider the following collection a historical taste of Black history in the Twin Cities!
Posted inObituaries
Gloria ‘Glory’ Winans
Gloria Winans was known as “Glory” to friends and family. The nickname was given to her when she was 12, and it stayed with her until she passed away on Nov. 17, 2018.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight, Business
Black Business Spotlight: ME&I Fitness & Performance
Looking to leave a 25-year career in financial services, Jeff Scott opened ME&I Fitness & Performance last September.