Founded on August 10, 1934, MSR this year officially marks the beginning of its 88th year of operations.
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder ushers in 88 years of serving the community (photos) Read More
Charles Hallman stands alone as the first writer inducted to the USBWA Hall of Fame who writes for the Black Press.
Hall of Fame honor catches Hallman by surprise Read More
‘The Black Press not only carries our history and stories, continuing the work of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, but our press has extended our stories to the digital world.’
Black history, Black print and you Read More
‘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.’
Corporations fail to honor pledges to Black media Read More
A look at Minneapolis’ decades-deep problem with police and the efforts to chronicle and fight bigoted misconduct.
The problem with the Minneapolis police has decades-deep roots Read More
‘Minnesota-Spokesman Recorder: Celebrating 85 Years’ will showcase the power of legacy of the Black Press and evoke a rich tableau of Black life in the Twin Cities.
Hennepin Gallery exhibit highlights MSR’s 85 years Read More
With the surprising news that the Chicago Defender, a storied Black newspaper, has announced it will stop printing newspapers, we ask the question: is print dead or alive?
Is newsprint on its way out? Read More
In a Justice Department statement on July 13, the reason given for reopening the Till investigation was related to, “receiving new information.” However, the Justice Department did not detail exactly what the new information was. According to USA Today, the decision was revealed to Congress in a February report, but it is unclear what the Justice Department is prepared to act on. Â
Justice Department reopens Emmett Till murder case Read More
It is frustrating that many important women and minorities in journalism have never received the recognition they deserved. A good place to start changing this is with the career of …
Remembering Nell Dodson Russell: reporter, columnist, truth-teller Read More
As I was doing research for another piece, I stumbled upon the name Halley Harding. My curiosity eventually convinced me to ask: Who is he and why should we know …
Halley Harding, a trailblazing sportswriter Read More
Omarosa Manigault, recently named assistant to the president and director of communications in the Office of Public Liaison for the Trump Administration, has promised the first press interview with President …
NNPA’s Chavis receives promise of first press interview with President Trump Read More