Cinnamon Pelly has been named the new president and CEO of Pillsbury United Communities
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Republicans feeling the heat in Tennessee as council votes to return Justin Jones to State House
The 36-0 vote came after the council suspended its rule that disallowed an individual from being nominated and appointed to the seat in the same meeting.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight, Business
Black Business Spotlight: Porte Agency
‘When you go on modeling agency websites, there’s nobody that really looks like us. They just have one Black person or one Asian person. That’s not representation.’
Posted inGophers/College, Sports
White privilege at play in NCAA women’s basketball controversies
Black people have the burden of doing more to get the same access and opportunity as their White counterparts.
Posted inLocal & State, News
North Minneapolis businesses concerned over Met Council’s proposed light rail extension
‘The train is gonna go right past all these other businesses. I just don’t see how it’s going to truly benefit the people here.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Community group voices opposition to MPD settlement agreement
‘My biggest concern, as a Black man, is the lack of acknowledgement of the wrongdoing that our police officers have done to us.’
Posted inNational, News
Donald Trump arrested—ex-president is officially an accused felon
Former President Donald Trump is now criminal defendant Donald Trump
Posted inLocal & State, National, News
Biden visits Twin Cities to tout green investments
President Biden visited the Twin Cities on Monday to tour a manufacturing plant in Fridley, and to tout his investment to address climate change.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Feds OK over-the-counter sale of overdose-reversing drug
The FDA said its action paves the way for the lifesaving medication to be sold directly in places beyond pharmacies, such as grocery stores and gas stations, as well as online.
Posted inArts + Culture, Books
Teach for America welcomes influential author of ‘Caste’ to Twin Cities
Isabel Wilkerson’s keynote lecture, entitled “Exposing America’s Invisible Scaffolding,” will be presented by Teach for America Twin Cities and the Minneapolis Foundation on April 28.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Minneapolis agrees with Department of Human Rights on reining in its police force
The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously to ratify a court-enforceable agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights to rein in the MPD.
Posted inNews
Minneapolis seeks community input on rebuilding the Third Precinct police station
The city of Minneapolis is seeking the public’s help in deciding where it should locate the headquarters of the Third Precinct police station.
Posted inNational, News
VP Harris unveils $1 billion African investment during historic continent visit
America’s first Black and female vice president spoke fervently during the trip about how “immensely powerful and moving,” the visit to the Motherland was.
Posted inLocal & State, News
WWII Vet Gordon Kirk honored on his 100th birthday
On March 23, WWII veteran and long-time St. Paul resident Gordon Kirk celebrated his 100th birthday.
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YWCA officials, supporters rally for change at the State Capitol
Volunteers, community members and state representatives recently gathered at the State Capitol to celebrate ‘YWCA Day on the Hill.’
Posted inLocal & State, National, News
Family demands transparency in Robbinsdale ‘accidental drowning’
Questions remain in the death of Khalil Ahmad Azad after a July 2022 traffic stop by Robbinsdale police.
Posted inSports
Fab Five Photos: State Tournament action
This week’s Fab Five Photos feature state tournament basketball action.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Photo Galleries
Northern lights shine bright across the Twin Cities and beyond
Last night many saw the northern lights for the first time.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Disability Services Day at Capitol aims to strengthen direct care workforce
People with disabilities, their families, and professional caregivers are set to rally at the Capitol for Disability Services Day.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Hennepin County’s new sheriff brings a lifetime of experience and passion to the job
“If nothing else, it’s not just that I’m a Black woman who’s the first, but I did it by being me. That’s the message that needs to get to people. You don’t have to be someone else.”