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Posted inBlack History
2nd Annual Black History Month Talent Show: A Celebration of Art, Culture, and Creativity
The 2nd Annual Black History Month Talent Show, hosted by Urban Ventures, will take place on Friday, February 28, 2025, to celebrate Black history, culture, and creativity through the power of performance.
Posted inBlack History
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.
Posted inEvents
West Broadway Business & Area Coalition’s Annual Fundraising Gala: A Celebration of Community, Creativity, and Change
The West Broadway Business and Area Coalition’s Annual Fundraising Gala, hosted by media mogul Sheletta Brundidge, will celebrate progress and support the community in North Minneapolis on March 20th, 2025.
Posted inVibrant Storefronts
A Vibrant Beacon of Hope and Pride: The Twin Cities Pride Cultural Arts Center
The Twin Cities Pride Cultural Arts Center (PCAC) in Minneapolis is set to open its doors on February 15, 2025, offering a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community to thrive through art classes, support groups, and cultural education.
Posted inEducation
Elder continues higher ed advocacy
JoAnn Clark has dedicated over 35 years to supporting youth’s education through founding the Thinking College Early Fair and the Progressive Baptist Church HBCU Tour, raising over $1 million in scholarship funds and inspiring young people to access higher education opportunities.
Posted inOpening the Archives
Opening the Archives: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy in Minneapolis
Opening the Archives is a new weekly video series that explores the rich history of the Minneapolis Spokesman, St. Paul Recorder, and Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, with a special tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Posted inArts + Culture
Sean Burns: Stepping Into Faith and Empowering Youth
Sean Burns is redefining the art of stepping by combining rhythmic traditions with spirituality, teaching young people valuable life lessons and fostering a deeper connection between movement and spiritual expression.
Posted inBusiness
Jambo Africa’s Expansion: A New Destination for Cultural Heritage and Growth
Jambo Africa restaurant in Brooklyn Center is set to expand into a larger, more dynamic space, marking a milestone in its 13-year journey of serving authentic African cuisine to the community, and the city plans to sell the land to the restaurant’s owners for $500,000.
Posted inOpinion
Why we should all celebrate Head Start’s success
Head Start programs provide tailored support for children with disabilities, eliminate barriers to health services, engage families in their children’s education, and aim to break the cycle of generational poverty.
Posted inNews
Harvest Celebrations
Seward Co-op is ready to help you plan a delicious gathering for any group – large and small, family and friends.