Sister Spokesman | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

November Event

Second Annual Best of Black Businesses Awards: Excellence, Innovation, and Economic Empowerment.

The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder and Sister Spokesman invite you to celebrate the local entrepreneurs making an impact at this signature event.

This second annual celebration honors the 2026 Honorees you voted for, with first, second, and third place in each category revealed live on stage.

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Saturday, November 7, 2026 | Noon – 3 PM – Tickets: $25.00 each | Table for (8) – $300.00

Center for Performing Arts
3754 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409

What to Expect:

Awards Presentation: The live reveal of first, second, and third place among the 2026 Honorees in all five categories.
Networking: Meaningful connection with the Twin Cities’ business owners.
The Vibe: Enjoy a full meal, shopping, and the signature community connection that defines Sister Spokesman.

Meet the 2026 Honorees

Food & Drink: Flava Cafe, Golden Thyme, Jersey Jo’s Philly Cheesesteaks and More

Hair & Nails: Cashmere Lux Beauty Salon, Hayat Beauty Salon, Ja’Lisa’s Gorgeous Extensions

Health & Wellness: Jungle 612, Reviving Roots Therapy & Wellness, Spyce Pilates

Retail & Merchandise: Black Garnet Books, Nature’s Syrup, Strive Bookstore

Professional Services: Blck Press, BLK Mortgage Company, Minuteman Press Uptown

Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a community supporter, this event is for you.

Enjoy a formal awards presentation, shopping with local vendors, a delicious meal, and networking with businesses.

Let’s uplift the businesses that power our neighborhoods!

Event tickets are $25 each or you can reserve a table for (8), with optional lunch tickets available for purchase on site.

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Saturday, November 7, 2026 | Noon – 3 pm

Center for Performing Arts
3754 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409

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Become a Vendor

Reserve your booth! Showcase your brand to an engaged audience and support the entrepreneurs driving our community.

MSR and Sister Spokesman invite you to celebrate the businesses that power our neighborhoods at a signature event.

Join us for a celebratory afternoon as we reveal the winners among this year’s community-voted Honorees and spotlight the excellence driving the Twin Cities forward.

Vendor Package: $75.00

Includes table, two chairs, and admission for you + one guest. – (Tables provided by venue. Table sizes vary by venue)

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026 | Noon – 3 PM
📍 Location: Center for Performing Arts | 3754 Pleasant Ave | Minneapolis, MN 55409

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December Event

A Sisterhood Guide to Healthy Living

Presented by: Sister Spokesman, Chef Lachelle Cunningham, Founder & CEO, Healthy Roots Institute and Lyntrell Dixson, She Cultivates MN

Don’t let the winter hustle drain your battery. Sister Spokesman is making sure you have the tools to stay vibrant!

Join us Dec. 5 for a day of DIY self-care, food, and movement you can take home with you.

We are providing the roadmap for Black women to lead a lifestyle of active restoration.

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Saturday, December 5, 2026 | Noon – 3 PM – Tickets: $10.00

NorthPoint Conference Center
1256 Penn Ave N, Suite 5100
Minneapolis, MN 55411

What to Expect:

DIY Wellness Seminar: Gain practical, expert-led strategies for mental and physical self-care you can easily implement at home.
Movement & Line Dancing: Participate in home-friendly movement sessions designed to boost vitality and physical health without needing a gym.
Vendor Marketplace: Connect with local entrepreneurs showcasing tools and services at the intersection of wellness and culture.
Food & Connection: Enjoy a full meal while building meaningful relationships in an environment that is culturally rooted and celebratory.

This December, Sister Spokesman invites you to prioritize your peace with A Sisterhood Guide to Healthy Living, an empowering seminar focused on DIY healthy living.

We are gathering to ensure our community remains rooted in wellness and vitality.

This session explores practical self-care you can do at home, offering a supportive space to learn movement and line dancing to fuel your long-term health.

Event tickets are $10, with optional lunch tickets available for purchase on site.

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Saturday, December 5, 2026 | Noon – 3 pm

NorthPoint Conference Center
1256 Penn Ave N, Suite 5100
Minneapolis, MN 55411

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Become a Vendor

Reserve your booth! Showcase your products to an engaged audience of women.

Share your products and services with a community that values healthy living, self-care, and empowerment.

This December gathering offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with Black women looking for DIY wellness tools and lifestyle resources. As a vendor, you will engage a thoughtful audience through authentic community connection in a bold and culturally rooted environment.

Vendor Package: $50.00

Includes table, two chairs, and admission for you + one guest. – (Tables provided by venue. Table sizes vary by venue)

📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026 | Noon – 3 PM
📍 Location: NorthPoint Conference Center | 1256 Penn Ave N, Suite 5100 | Minneapolis, MN 55411

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Sister Spokesman is a nonprofit event series

Sister Spokesman is a nonprofit event series created to uplift, connect, and celebrate African American women in the Twin Cities. As part of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s commitment to community engagement, MSR Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard founded Sister Spokesman in response to the need for welcoming spaces that center the voices, experiences, and joy of Black women.

Each gathering offers meaningful conversation on topics that matter, along with music, giveaways, shopping, and opportunities to build genuine connections.

The Sister Spokesman vendor market is a thriving space for Black entrepreneurs to showcase their products, grow their customer base, and circulate dollars within the community. It is both a marketplace and a celebration of local talent, creativity, and economic empowerment.

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