Black voices in sports radio are disappearing from national airwaves as veteran broadcasters Mark Gray and Kevin Stanfield reflect on decades of exclusion and the platforms keeping Black sports talk alive today.
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Posted inBlack History
Black press nears 200 years of telling our stories
Black Press Week celebrates 199 years of Black journalism and the enduring legacy of independent media serving Black communities across America.
Posted inNational
Two legacy Black Newspapers close, citing financial pressures
Black newspapers closing in Portland and Richmond highlight the growing financial challenges facing Black media as advertising revenue declines.
Posted inLocal & State
Native Land Pod Hosts Town Hall in North Minneapolis Amid Federal Surge
Native Land Pod hosted a live town hall in north Minneapolis, bringing together community members, elected officials and organizers for discussions on policy, organizing and mutual aid.
Posted inOpinion
Reckless ICE murder demands accountability
As the Black Press marks 199 years, leaders reaffirm the role of truth-telling and accountability following a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
Posted inTracey’s Keepin' It Real
Visibility and the Power of Being Seen
Episode 4 of the Strength & Strategy Series digs into visibility and the power of being seen. Tracey, with cohosts Octavia Treadway and Tommy McNeal, discusses how small businesses can build brand awareness, strengthen their digital presence, and use tools like social media, SEO, and MSR Media support to get noticed and remembered.
Posted inThe Prep Scene
The man who hired me
Wallace “Jack” Jackman is definitely someone who will be missed. Jackman, who recently passed away at the age of 81, had a profound impact on my journey as a photo journalist. It was the summer of 1996 and I was looking for a place to write a sports column and photograph Black high school student […]
Posted inObituaries
A Celebration of the Life of Wallace “Jack” O’Neal Jackman
Wallace “Jack” O’Neil Jackman leaves behind a legacy of leadership, humor, and deep community service. As co-publisher of the Minneapolis Spokesman and St. Paul Recorder, he uplifted truth and storytelling. His Celebration of Life will be held November 14 in Saint Paul.
Posted inMSR In the News
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder welcomes Scott Selmer as assigning editor
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is proud to welcome Scott Selmer as its new assigning editor. With robust experience in law, journalism, and community advocacy, Selmer brings a deep commitment to truth-telling and a lifelong belief in the power of Black media to uplift voices too often left unheard. Born and raised in Beloit, Wisconsin, a small, […]
Posted inMSR In the News
MSR publisher twice honored during Juneteenth
Tracey Williams-Dillard, CEO and publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, was honored with two Juneteenth awards for her contributions to Black media, legacy, and leadership.
Posted inLocal & State
Tracey Williams-Dillard honored with Congressional Record Award for over 50 Years in journalism
Tracey Williams-Dillard, publisher and CEO of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, was honored with a Congressional Record Award by U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar for more than 50 years of service in journalism and her commitment to amplifying Black voices in Minnesota.
Posted inBooks
‘Black Media in Minnesota’ highlights the legacy and future of Black storytelling
In Black Ink and Macalester College hosted a discussion on the newly released book, Black Media in Minnesota: Tradition, Practice & Vision, which celebrates the voices of Black media and highlights the role of Black media in shaping narratives, advocating for the community, and documenting history.
Posted inNews
CNN faces backlash for excluding Black-owned media from presidential debate coverage
CNN has denied media credentials to all Black-owned media outlets for the upcoming presidential debate, sparking outrage.
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
Corporations fail to honor pledges to Black media
‘They don’t care enough about our community to be honest about it, and they know that nobody’s going to call them out on it.’
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports
Black media helped WNBA succeed
The WNBA this year celebrates 25 years as a successful pro league, and Black-owned media dutifully played an unrecognized but important role in its success.
Posted inLocal & State, National, News
The Omar agenda: a discussion of Black issues, reparations, and media
In part two of the MSR’s conversation with Ilhan Omar, she talk about her work with the Congressional Black Caucus, connecting with Black media and issues directly affecting African and African Americans.
Posted inNews
‘Pittance’ to minority media from largest U.S. advertiser — the federal government
Five U.S. senators have joined the fight for accountability in the federal government’s advertising practices — or lack thereof — when it comes to minority-owned news outlets. A letter penned by the senators demands that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigate the advertising habits of federal agencies. Sens. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), Kirsten […]