AI is already at work inside many Black businesses, churches and nonprofits, often without clear rules. In his Bridging the Code column, Dwayne C. Dixon lays out what every organization’s AI policy should cover to protect people, information and trust.
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Black business takes center stage Nov. 6–7 locally
Minnesota’s Black business community has a packed first weekend of November, with three organizations hosting events Nov. 6 and 7 to celebrate, connect and equip Black entrepreneurs, including MSR and Sister Spokesman’s Best of Black Business Awards.
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Fractional CFO services are unlocking capital for Black businesses
Black Press USA contributing writer Amy Kang explains how fractional CFO services can help Black-owned businesses access capital, build investor-grade financial documentation and close the funding gap without the cost of a full-time executive.
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Nominations Are Now Open for the 2026 Best of Black Business Awards
Nominations are now open for the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s Second Annual Best of Black Business Awards. Submit your favorites across five categories through June 30, 2026, with winners celebrated at a live ceremony on Nov. 7.
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Big L’s Soul Food & Steakhouse brings flavor to George Floyd Square
Big L’s Soul Food Minneapolis opens in George Floyd Square as Larry Robinson grows a four-year food truck into a full-service community restaurant on 38th Street.
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Ashley Bolden built Lynnmonade on mindset and mission
Lynnmonade founder Ashley Bolden built a wellness beverage brand rooted in mental health, holistic nutrition and positive affirmations from a backyard lemonade stand she started with her son during COVID.
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One founder’s journey from the mountains of Jamaica to a Minnesota healing space
Amuure Holistic Healing founder Kenisha Ama’anii brings nearly two decades of wellness experience and a trauma-centered approach to massage therapy in the Twin Cities.
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How Design by Melo is reshaping community spaces in the Twin Cities
Design by Melo founder Damaris Hollingsworth built a Twin Cities architecture and urban design firm rooted in affordable housing and community centered design after creating the opportunity she could not find.
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Rondo exchange launches to support St. Paul entrepreneurs
The Rondo Exchange grand opening in St. Paul celebrates affordable entrepreneurship, community legacy and economic opportunity in the historic Rondo neighborhood.
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Turning setbacks into comebacks through credit repair
AIM Credit Repair LLC helps individuals rebuild credit while supporting financial literacy and second chances.
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Free Zoom event to support Black food and agriculture businesses
Sheletta Brundidge food business event offers guidance to food, beverage and agriculture entrepreneurs in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
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August 28 – September 3, 2025 -Edition 4 – Volume 92
Read the MSR Digital Edition for Aug. 28 – Sept. 3, 2025 (Vol. 92, No. 4), featuring top stories in community, culture, sports, and local news.
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W&W Protection
W&W Protection is more than a security firm. Founder Will Dinga built it to offer men with complicated pasts a shot at stability, growth, and leadership — proving that one opportunity can change everything.
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Hotworx Union Park
Natalia Davis, owner of Hotworx Union Park in St. Paul, has merged her passion for community health, family values, and generational entrepreneurship into a project that has already impacted lives, including reducing inflammation and improving mobility for people with multiple sclerosis.
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JunkNMyTrunk Junk Removal
Brayshaun Gibson, the owner of JunkNMyTrunk Junk Removal, has grown his business from a solo hustle to a structured operation, offering junk removal, demolition, and eventually waste management, while also creating job opportunities for others.
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Route1
Route1, a social enterprise fiscally sponsored by the Social Good Fund, is a Minnesota-based organization that supports emerging farmers of color and promotes health equity by providing fresh produce to marginalized communities.
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Breakfast Bar of MN
The Breakfast Bar of MN in downtown Minneapolis has thrived despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, thanks to strong community support and adaptability, and is poised for long-term success with continued community backing and strategic expansion.
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Cultural education and access through fashion and design
Satiya Amporful, founder of Uniquely Global, has turned her childhood memories and global experiences into a brand that celebrates artistry and heritage from around the world, fostering cultural appreciation and connection.
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Black Business Spotlight: MetroNOME Brewery
MetroNOME Brewery, co-founded by Bill Eddins, is a craft beer business that supports local music education programs through the MetroNOME Foundation, providing instruments, lessons, and mentorship to underprivileged youth in the Twin Cities.
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Black Business Spotlight: Mosaic on a Stick
Lori Greene’s Mosaic on a Stick studio offers a safe space for people to make art, explore themes of pain, healing and hope, and foster community healing, while her public works reflect her connection to her African and Native American heritage and her belief in art as a powerful tool for recovery.