Under gray skies on the afternoon of Oct. 30, relatives of two women, one Black, one Indigenous, gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center accusing Minneapolis police and city officials of failing to protect women of color from domestic violence. The families came seeking justice for Mariah Samuels, a 30-year-old African American mother who was […]
BIPOC communities
Northsiders decry Blue-Line disruption, displacement
Northside leaders demand $10M in anti-displacement funds as the Blue Line Extension threatens homes, businesses, and community stability.
Anything Helps is as grassroots as addiction recovery gets
Anything Helps, a small organization in North Minneapolis, is quietly transforming the way Minnesota addresses addiction and survival by offering a client-centered model that prioritizes trust, respect, and radical accessibility.
North Shore gathering provides nature-based healing space
The 2025 BIPOC Thriving Future Horizon Story Circle Gathering, hosted by Maji ya Chai Land Sanctuary, aims to bring together individuals from across the region to share ideas and forge a path towards healing, growth, and community empowerment.
Farm innovations in MN seen as tool in ending racial hunger divide
Minnesota’s Route 1 organization is aiming to connect Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities with healthier and culturally appropriate foods.
Job fair welcomes youth seeking employment and resources
‘We know that unemployment in BIPOC communities continues to be higher and it’s also higher for young people from diverse communities.’
