Mary Elliott Hill and St. Elmo Brady were pioneers in chemistry who broke barriers and made significant contributions to their field, becoming the first Black women and PhD chemists in the United States.
Black History Month
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Penumbra premieres ‘Paradise Blue’
Penumbra Theatre’s production of “Paradise Blue” brings a powerful story of Black experiences in the ’50s to the stage, exploring themes of identity, survival, and gentrification, and resonating with urban communities.
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Minnesota Frost Honors Black History Month with Unity Game Celebration
The Minnesota Frost will celebrate Black History Month on February 23, 2025, with a night dedicated to honoring Black athletes, fans, and communities, featuring a unique design by artist Kezna Dalz and supporting Black Girl Hockey Club.
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Sabathani Community Center Honors Black History Month with a Celebration of Culture, Business, and Youth
Sabathani Community Center in South Minneapolis is leading the celebration of Black History Month with a lineup of events honoring history, empowering local businesses, and uplifting Black youth, including a market, talent showcase, basketball tournament, and history museum.
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How Are You Feeling Mentally? A Barbershop Conversation for Black Men
The “How Are You Feeling Mentally? A Black Men’s Panel” event on February 23, 2025, at 825 Arts in Saint Paul, MN, will feature open dialogue on mental health and well-being in Black men’s lives, including topics such as fronting and emotional vulnerability, intimacy and connection, and breaking stigmas.
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Honoring Black Excellence: Bloomington Pioneers and Changemakers 2024
The Bloomington Pioneers and Changemakers series honors Black leaders who have made significant contributions to the community, including champions of equity and education, trailblazers in business and social impact, and advocates for the next generation.
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Celebrating Black History Month in the Twin Cities: A vibrant array of events
Celebrate Black History Month in the Twin Cities with various events throughout the month, including book launches, musical performances, and cultural celebrations.
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MNmicro Film Festival Celebrates Black History Month with Powerful Films
The Twin Cities Film Fest is hosting the third installment of the MNmicro Film Festival on February 4, 2025, featuring five films that celebrate Black History Month, with free tickets available through Eventbrite.
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Timeless photo evokes Black solidarity: Somali women protest for Angela Davis’ release
A decades-old photo of Somali women protesting for the release of Angela Davis in the U.S. has long served as a symbol of solidarity for a generation of young Somalis.
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Diverse representation shines in women’s hockey as Minnesota and Toronto battle for overtime win
Two Black PWHL players, Sophie Jaques and Sarah Nurse, scored two goals in an overtime game, while Minnesota and Toronto celebrated Black History Month at the University of Minnesota’s Mariucci Arena.
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Black History Month events in the Twin Cities: Feb. 23-29
Black History Month offers a variety of free and low-cost events in the Twin Cities and beyond to celebrate the contributions of Black people throughout history.
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Celebrate Black History Month with these 25 essential movies
A list of must-see movies for Black History Month and how to view them.
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Blackness Our Perspective: the biracial side of Blackness
As our Black History Month discussion progresses, we shift the dialogue to biracial identities.
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Building a more inclusive economy: Q&A with JPMorgan Chase’s Thelma Ferguson
JPMorgan Chase is committed to promoting opportunity for all, including through its Racial Equity Commitment.
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Blackness: Our Perspective
This week, we delve into the theme of Black self-perception, featuring reflections from diverse communities.
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Film and TV viewing to celebrate Black History Month
Black History Month offers a wealth of films and series that explore the economic impact of slavery, Jim Crow, segregation, and the Civil Rights Movement, as well as the contributions of Black women in hip hop, Little Richard, and the Color Purple.
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Black History Month events in the Twin Cities: Feb. 10-17
Black History Month offers a variety of events to explore and celebrate Black history in the Twin Cities, including Maker Markets, STEM Saturdays, R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Makers Markets, the Sound of Gospel and more.
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Skin color and the one-drop philosophy
The one-drop rule: a legacy of slavery that still affects us today.
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Our children’s education is our responsibility
A task force has been formed in Florida to demand accurate teaching of African American history, culture, experiences, and contributions in public schools, and to develop 40 Freedom Schools by 2025.
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Blackness: Our Perspective
Blackness: Our Perspective invites individuals from around the globe to share their perspectives on what Blackness means to them in a 200-or-less-word submission.