The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder launches On the Radar, a new podcast spotlighting changemakers, with artist Michelle Perdue as its first guest.
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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 inEducation, Let them Rise
Let Them Rise: A blueprint for educating Black boys
MSR launches Let Them Rise, a 10 part blueprint for Black boys education that pairs honest reflection with practical solutions for families, educators, and communities. The series debuts alongside Richard D. Terrell’s new book on Oct. 11.
Posted inCommunity Voices
End gun violence before more children die
Shanasha Whitson of Mothers Against Gun Violence shares a powerful call to action after the killing of Amarie Alowonle. She demands justice, a crackdown on illegal gun switches, and real investments to end the epidemic of youth gun violence.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Federal cuts mean more Minnesotans will go hungry
Second Harvest Heartland says new federal SNAP cuts will harm up to 150,000 Minnesotans. The anti-hunger nonprofit urges residents to speak out and advocate for change.
Posted inTracey’s Keepin' It Real
MSR Hosts Powerful Panel on 5-Year Anniversary of George Floyd’s Murder
On the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder hosted a powerful panel at UROC in North Minneapolis, bringing together local leaders, advocates, and families impacted by police violence for an honest and urgent conversation.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Turning dreams into reality for our youth of color
Khalique Rogers shares his experiences as a Black teenager excelling in internship programs and highlights the importance of mentorship and community investment to create opportunities for inner-city youth.
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The healing and health of our memory is our way forward
Hotep Azzahir, an elder in the Black community, discusses the importance of studying Blackness and the need for cultural reconstruction to relieve the psychological pressure of history and build community connections and institutions to restore intergenerational knowledge sharing.
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WORD ON THE STREET | Reflections on the Chauvin verdict
‘We saw the video of the Rodney King case but we didn’t get the justice we had hoped for, but this time the video helped get the verdict that we so deserved.’
Posted inMLK Legacy Section, Special Editions
Twin Cities residents share how they are living Dr. King’s dream today
As we celebrate and reflect on King’s ongoing legacy, the MSR took to the streets to find out how various community members are working to live out his dream today.