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Your Voice Matters: December Questions
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is asking readers to share their seasonal favorites and reflect on the past year to help shape content for the new year.
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Celebrating Our Digital History: Limited Edition 1999 Website Throwback Apparel
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder celebrated the 25th anniversary of their website launch with a full-page ad and limited-edition 1999 website throwback apparel, celebrating their commitment to innovation and amplifying Black voices in the digital age.
Posted inTell Your Story
Historic moment: Black women share the joy of voting for Black woman presidential candidate
Black women in Minnesota have launched the Tell Your Story series to share their experiences of voting for Kamala Harris, a Black woman presidential candidate, as a momentous and historic moment in the country’s story.
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Voter Registration Day: Check your status ahead of the election
National Voter Registration Day is on September 17, and Minnesotans can register to vote or verify their registration details at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s Voter Registration Hub.
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90th Anniversary Gala photo highlights
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder ushered in its 90th Anniversary Celebration weekend in style with a extravagant gala on Aug. 17.
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Tracey Williams-Dillard guides MSR into the future
Tracey Williams-Dillard, MSR Publisher/CEO, has been with the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder since 2007 and has launched several successful initiatives.
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Axios Twin Cities celebrates 90 years of MSR’s impactful storytelling
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, a 90-year-old newspaper, has been featured in an Axios Twin Cities article that highlights its significant moments and enduring mission to provide a voice for Minnesota’s African American community.
Posted inLocal & State
MSR Innovator: The influence of Wallace ‘Jack’ Jackman
Wallace “Jack” Jackman, co-publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder newspaper, has made significant contributions to the Black community through his entrepreneurial spirit.
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MSR: Norma Jean Williams: A story of heart, humor, and legacy
Norma Jean Williams, the former interim publisher of the MSR, is remembered for her tenure.
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MSR: The Launa Q. Newman years
Launa Q. Newman, a pioneer in Black journalism, advocated for Twin Cities Black communities and was honored with a commemorative honor.
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Spike Moss Way named for longtime activist
Spike Moss, a longtime activist, will be honored with a street dedication in North Minneapolis, recognizing his lifelong dedication to social justice.
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MSR wins prestigious NNPA Messenger Award
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR) has been awarded first place in the Faith & Religion category at the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Messenger Awards 2024.
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The MSR’s legacy of ink: 90 years in pursuit of truth and justice
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, founded in 1934 by Cecil E. Newman, has been a beacon of hope and truth for the Black community in Minnesota.
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MSR Publisher honored as one of 10 Most Admired CEOs for 2024
Tracey Williams-Dillard, Publisher/CEO of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, has been honored as one of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 10 Most Admired CEOs for 2024.
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Humphrey Policy Fellows panel explores media landscape and need for diversity in journalism
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder CEO/Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard participated in a media panel for the 2023-2024 cohort of Policy Fellows at the U of M.
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Discover city treasures at Doors Open Minneapolis
The MSR building, a local historical landmark and home to the oldest Black-owned paper in Minnesota is one of many city attractions that’ll be open to tourists during Doors Open Minneapolis this weekend.
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Meet the Minnesota journalist who pioneered covering women’s sports
Charles Hallman, a journalist for the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, continues to bae honored for his coverage of women’s sports.
Posted inSister Spokesman Highlights
Sister Spokesman’s ‘Tea, Treats, and Tops’: A sophisticated success
Sister Spokesman held its final edition of the year, a 90th Anniversary Legacy High Tea, which welcomed a capacity crowd.
Posted inPhoto of the Week
Photo of the Week: Publishers unite
This week’s photo features Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR) CEO/Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard and Star Tribune CEO/Publisher Steve Grove at the MSR office on April 24.