The Black August Queer Film Festival comes to Pillsbury House + Theatre on Aug. 31, celebrating Black queer artistry, resilience, and abolition with films, performances, and community.
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91st Anniversary Gala balanced celebration with reflection
On August 16, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder celebrated 91 years of service with a gala at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel. The evening honored the Black press’s enduring legacy while affirming its future through music, history, and community reflection.
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State-run prison labor monopoly lacks accountability
An MCF-Rush City inmate exposes how state-run MINNCOR Industries profits off inflated prices, canceled fundraisers, and unpaid labor—leaving incarcerated Minnesotans struggling to afford basic needs.
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Federal cuts threaten vaccine access
Federal funding for Covid-19 vaccine efforts is being cut early, prompting concern among public health officials who say it will impact underserved communities and make it difficult for local agencies to adapt.
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Black Business Spotlight: Culture Booster
Culture Booster is a fast-rising employee experience software company that helps organizations increase employee engagement and performance management, and has received several awards for its winter release.
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Racial minorities have greater long-term harms from Covid-19, data show
Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) Covid-19 patients in America had greater post-Covid-19 burdens than non-Hispanic, White peers.
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Study links pandemic with uptick in pediatric trauma cases
The new study focuses on pediatric trauma cases, and a Minnesota doctor said it mirrors what he is seeing.
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New COVID variant, “pirola,” raises concerns amidst ongoing crises
The multitude of mutations in Pirola raises concerns about its potential to bypass immunity from natural infection or vaccination.
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People with long Covid face barriers to government disability benefits
People are facing years-long wait times, insufficient legal support, and a lack of clear guidance— compounded by the challenges of a medical system that does not have a uniform process for diagnosing long Covid.
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Long Covid: What is it?
If you are planning to join a crowd at a sporting event, mall, beach, or go to a movie, you should be reminded that Covid is still here
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President Biden tests positive for COVID
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced this morning.
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Boost now or wait? Many wonder how best to ride out COVID’s next wave
Many people tuned out the pandemic long ago, putting them at risk during the current wave, experts said.
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Top tips to celebrate Independence Day safely during COVID-19
‘When you have large public gatherings, we run the risk of seeing another surge in this pandemic.’
Posted inOpinion
Why Juneteenth & Father’s Day are special for Black dads during COVID
This year, Juneteenth and Father’s Day fall on June 19. Of course, being a Black father in 2022differs from the experiences of Black dads in 1865. So, let’s take a closer look. During slavery, Black men were viewed as breeders and were prohibited from participating inthe traditional family structure, as marriage was illegal. Members of […]
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Is the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine still viable?
Analysis of current data showed the J&J vaccine offered less protection in regards to hospitalization or death as compared to mRNA-based vaccines.
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5 tips for children with developmental delays due to the pandemic
Children born during the pandemic, a 2022 study has found, have nearly twice the risk of developmental delays in communication.
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Better ventilation can prevent COVID spread. But are companies paying attention?
The pandemic has revealed the dangerous consequences of poor ventilation, as well as the potential for improvement.
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Mask mandates end, but not mask wearing
Passengers riding public transit no longer need to wear masks.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Getting COVID-19 is about to hit your wallet
Earlier this year, nonprofit insurance companies in Minnesota started treating COVID-19 like other illnesses.
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Black moms speak on COVID-19 increasing anxiety and isolation
The challenges of motherhood have only grown since the outbreak of COVID-19.