MSR turns 92. CEO Tracey Williams-Dillard reflects on grandfather Cecil Newman’s founding of Minnesota’s Black press legacy.
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Tony and Crystal Berryman: A Legacy of Love, Leadership and Service
Tony and Crystal Berryman celebrate 60 years of marriage and decades of Twin Cities community service.
Posted inFinance
The tax break that skips the mothers it was built for
The head of household tax break was built for single mothers. Research shows it rewards higher earners most.
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Blacklight on Sports: Arriel McDonald on Playing for Clem Haskins, a Career Across Eight Countries, and Why He Never Regrets Choosing Minnesota
U of M basketball legend Arriel McDonald joins Blacklight on Sports to break down his epic journey from playing under Clem Haskins to an 18-year international career and why Minnesota remains home.
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Sabathani Community Center marks 60 years with block party honoring Clarissa Walker and Launa Q. Newman
Sabathani Community Center turns 60 with an Aug. 8 South Minneapolis block party honoring Clarissa Walker and Launa Q. Newman.
Posted inWNBA
MSR presses Engelbert on WNBA’s lack of Black women coaches
MSR asks WNBA’s Cathy Engelbert why the league has so few Black women head coaches.
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St. Paul mayor skips encampment listening session amid harassment investigation
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her skips encampment listening session as harassment allegations and Pig’s Eye closure collide
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NAACP renews call for Warsame’s resignation, health emergency declaration over Heritage Park conditions
The Minneapolis NAACP is demanding MPHA Director Abdi Warsame resign, calling on city health officials to fast-track emergency relocations for Heritage Park residents suffering from severe mold, rat infestations, and broken maintenance.
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Voting is a responsibility: Your 2026 election guide (Part 2 of 2)
Part 2 of our election guide breaks down critical Minnesota voting deadlines, key races on the 2026 ballot, and what’s at stake for Black and Brown communities in the upcoming midterms.
Posted inFinance
Predatory Auto Lending Exploits Black Consumers
A new report from the Center for Responsible Lending reveals how discriminatory auto financing and aggressive dealer tactics push Black borrowers into unaffordable loans and vehicle repossessions.
Posted inMovies
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Part 1 of 2)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day brings high-flying cinematic flair and deep emotional weight to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, proving that Peter Parker’s most harrowing fight isn’t just against supervillains, it’s with his own loneliness.
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Twin Cities streamer hosts content creator networking event
Twin Cities streamer Itslilkk is hosting an interactive networking night on Aug. 6 for local content creators, influencers, and entrepreneurs to shoot content, collaborate, and support local vendors.
Posted inSister Spokesman
Sister Spokesman hosts “The AI Era” to Bridge the Digital Divide
Sister Spokesman is bringing the Twin Cities community together for an empowering afternoon of tech education, networking, and expert insights at The AI Era: What To Know & How to Use It.
Posted inArts + Culture
New Series: ‘The Manager, The Mythology, The Legend’ explores the life of Joe Jackson
BLK PRIME has announced The Manager, The Mythology, The Legend, an eight-episode series chronicling the complex, historic legacy of Joe Jackson as seen through the eyes of his son Marlon Jackson.
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Rondo unveils new African American Arts District
After years in the making, the Rondo Community Land Trust officially launched the Rondo African American Arts District, celebrating the neighborhood’s deep Black creative heritage and charting a path for economic repair.
Posted inOpinion
Black women’s Equal Pay Day is about more than wages
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day highlights a 65-cent wage gap, but the real issue runs much deeper. Guest columnist Levi Perrin breaks down why true equity requires dismantling systemic barriers, investing in Black women entrepreneurs, and fully valuing caregiving.
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What’s Hot: Twin Cities Weekend Events, July 31 – Aug 1
Looking to tap into your creative side this weekend? We’ve curated the top picks for artists, makers, and anyone looking for good energy in Minneapolis. Featuring the Mixhaus networking event, a free textile workshop, and a lively Sip n’ Paint.
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Sabathani makes progress on clean energy project
Sabathani Community Center is taking a massive leap into the future, replacing aging fossil-fuel systems with geothermal and solar power to build one of Minnesota’s most advanced, community-centered resilience hubs.
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U.S. Bank’s new online resource empowers small businesses
U.S. Bank’s Business Resources Central is helping small business owners like Jeena Gurung Vomhof of Namaste Brows and Boutique build financial plans, pitch skills and systems for growth. Sponsored content explores how the free digital tool is putting real resources in the hands of Twin Cities entrepreneurs.
Posted inEducation
V3 Sports preps youth for 6-Week triathlon challenge
V3 Sports will work with youth for a six-week triathlon program designed to build water confidence, physical endurance, and mental resilience.