Norma Jean Williams, Dr. Charles Crutchfield, and other notable Black figures from the MSR community passed away in 2023, leaving behind a lasting impact on the Twin Cities’ culture, history, and character.
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Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder kicks off 90th Anniversary dinner series with business leaders
Orchestrated by MSR Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard, this event sets in motion a year-long journey towards the newspaper’s 90th anniversary in 2024.
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Legacy Cruise kicks off MSR’s 89th year (photos)
In a remarkable display of history, culture, and achievement, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder marked the beginning of its 89-year journey on the Legacy Yacht Cruise.
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Wayne Glanton: Tribute to a man who helped build Minneapolis’ Black community
One of the founders of Sabathani Community Center in South Minneapolis, Wayne Glanton was committed to his family, his faith, and his community.
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Remembering Norma Jean Williams
Mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and former Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder co-publisher, Norma Jean Williams, passed away on June 6, 2023.Â
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Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder ushers in 88 years of serving the community (photos)
Founded on August 10, 1934, MSR this year officially marks the beginning of its 88th year of operations.
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MSR selected for Google News Initiative
‘Local publishers play such vital roles in their communities, it’s imperative they evolve and develop their web presence and digital revenue strategies.’
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MSR to kick off sixth season of ‘Small Business Revolution’
The sixth season of the Deluxe Company’s Emmy-nominated television series “Small Business Revolution” will launch on November 9 featuring the MSR.
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MSR’s ‘Forefront’ celebrates Black Music Month
Throughout the month of June, ‘Forefront’ will celebrate Black Music Month with roundtable discussions that highlight the reach, richness and power of Black music.
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Early issues of Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder now available online via the Minnesota Historical Society
The digitized Minneapolis Spokesman, St. Paul Recorder, and Twin City Herald newspapers will also be made available in Chronicling America, the Library of Congress’s online newspaper website.
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Deluxe supports small Black-owned businesses through Hulu TV series
The businesses selected for this season are all Black-owned and based in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
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COVID strikes close to home
Last year we lost a lot of good people. Robert Lee Dillard was one of them.
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Hennepin Gallery exhibit highlights MSR’s 85 years
‘Minnesota-Spokesman Recorder: Celebrating 85 Years’ will showcase the power of legacy of the Black Press and evoke a rich tableau of Black life in the Twin Cities.
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Hats off to the young explorers!
The MSR welcomed students from Green Central Elementary’s Neighborhood Explorers group on Tuesday, April 23.