‘If you believe human beings are valuable, you wouldn’t shoot someone at all, let alone shoot them for a nonviolent offense.’
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Posted inArts + Culture
Black comic book company makes money moves in the Midwest
‘I’m cutting out my slice of the pie in the comic industry to be the Black comic company for the Midwest.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Dept. of Corrections make some concessions for Stillwater prisoners
‘Doing the time doesn’t involve being treated like an animal, or being treated like you’re at the Como Zoo.’
Posted inNational, News
Racism takes a toll: the challenges to African American longevity
The suicide rate for Black Americans increased by 19 percent between 2018 and 2021. In that same time-period, the suicide rate for White Americans fell by 3.9 percent.
Posted inPhoto Galleries
PHOTOS | Selby Avenue JazzFest 2023: A sweet farewell as organizers retire
It was announced during the event that festival organizers and Golden Thyme Coffee and Café owners, Mychael and Stephanie Wright, had sold the beloved community establishment to Rondo Community Land Trust.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines amid rising cases and hospitalizations
‘COVID-19 remains a leading cause of death in the U.S. and poses a significant threat to vulnerable populations, particularly as we enter peak respiratory virus season.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Black Business owners convene to discuss concerns with Minnesota’s Congressional delegation
On Saturday, September 9, Pugh joined other local Black small business owners at Flava Café in St. Paul to write personal letters to Minnesota’s congressional delegation.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mayor Frey taps Chief Judge Todd Barnette as community safety commissioner nominee
Mayor Frey selects Chief Judge Todd Barnette as nominee for community safety commissioner.
Posted inNational, News
What schools teach about 9/11 and the war on terror
While honoring the victims and helping a new generation understand the significance of these events are important, we believe there are inherent risks in teaching a simple nationalistic narrative of heroism and evil.
Posted inNational, News
Kamala Harris stands strong against racist attacks, affirms readiness to lead
‘They feel the need to attack because they’re scared that we will win based on the merit of the work that Joe Biden and I, and our administration, has done.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Celebrating the benefits of family mealtime, Hy-Vee is offering 200 free dinners on Sept. 13
On Sept. 13, the Maplewood Hy-Vee will give away 200 meals on a first-come, first-served basis in its drive-through.
Posted inSports
Gauff thrills with first U.S. Open win
With her U.S. Open win, Gauff will now become the number-three-ranked player in the world, serving notice that her time has only just begun.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight, Business
Black Business Spotlight: Sean Garrison Art
‘To me success is when I can generate enough revenue from my art to start programs and help people.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
St. Paul City Council votes to put childcare funding on next year’s ballot
St. Paul residents will be able to approve tax increases to fund childcare services at the ballot box in 2024, as the city council voted on Aug. 16 to override the mayor’s veto.
Posted inArts + Culture
Minneapolis Interview Project spotlights city’s social justice plight
‘Each person was so different, so distinctive. And yet as they were compiled so many of these stories began to echo one another.’
Posted inNational, News
Part I of a special report: Violence in Black America
‘The volumes of guns are now so high that many people just use a gun to solve conflict when even that person might have tried something different in the past.’
Posted inPhoto Galleries
PHOTOS: Southsiders brave the heat for the love of community
Festivalgoers defied the sweltering heat to gather once more for Southside Back in the Day over the Labor Day Weekend.
Posted inNational, News
Americans are taking more control over their work lives—because they have to
With ‘career portfolioing,’ employees become free agents, relying increasingly on themselves to carve out a meaningful and rewarding professional life.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Rep. Ruth Richardson abruptly resigns
‘I am incredibly proud of the work that I have led to build a stronger, more equitable and inclusive state.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Lockdown at Stillwater prison: Inmates demand clean water, ways to stay cool in extreme heat
We are not going to walk into our cells if we don’t get access to basic human rights like access to water and showers.