Kyler Murray becomes the latest in the long legacy of Black quarterbacks Minnesota Vikings have trusted to lead their offense.
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Vikings Part Ways With General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah After Four Seasons
The Vikings fire Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after four seasons, ending an analytics-driven era and signaling another leadership shift for the franchise.
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Vikings’ Ham nominated for Man of the Year
Why I still refuse to watch the NFL examines a long standing personal protest against the league while recognizing the leadership, integrity, and community impact of Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham.
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Black athletes too often dehumanized, commodified
At United Theological Seminary in St. Paul, first time author and newly tenured professor Dr. Gary F. Green introduced his book “Playing the Game” with a panel that included Minnesota Vikings fullback CJ Ham, scholar Dr. Lakisha R. Lockhart Rusch and United student Tamice Spencer Helms. Together they explored how terms like “beast” and coded commentary about “natural talent” versus “intelligence” shape the way Black athletes are seen, valued and limited, and how Green’s work offers a powerful challenge to those narratives.
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51 schools compete in first statewide high school girls flag football league
The state’s first high school girls flag football league begins its season on April 27, with 51 high schools competing on five consecutive Sundays this spring, and the NFL club contributing $600,000 to support the new league and the participating high schools.
Posted inCommunity Voices
A grassroots effort to end youth homelessness in MN
The Homeless Youth Act in Minnesota has been a grassroots effort initiated by youth and youth workers to combat youth homelessness, with funding tripled to $41.5 million over two years, and it is estimated that $500 million per year is needed to fully address youth homelessness statewide.
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Ari Peterson: The Rising Star Making Her Mark on Minnesota’s Basketball Scene
Ari Peterson, the 15-year-old daughter of NFL legend Adrian Peterson, is making a name for herself in high school basketball, already drawing interest from college programs across the country.
Posted inLocal & State
In memoriam – Among those we lost in 2024
Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson, American singer and sister of Prince Tyka Evene Nelson, pioneering physician and devoted family matriarch Susan Ellis Crutchfield, tireless champion of racial equity and social justice Christopher Ellis Crutchfield, and Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchel have all tragically passed away.
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Teddy Bridgewater: From Minnesota Vikings to Coaching Glory and NFL Comeback Dreams
Teddy Bridgewater, a former first-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings, has returned to the NFL after coaching Miami Northwestern to a state championship, and is now looking to lead a team in the NFL with his experience and resilience.
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Vikings legend Chuck Foreman to meet fans at meet-and-greets and watch parties
Chuck Foreman, the “Spin Doctor” and former Minnesota Vikings player, is hosting meet-and-greets and watch parties across Minnesota this December and January, offering fans a chance to meet a sports icon and enjoy the game-day experience.
Posted inEducation
Justice Page school principal honored as NFL ‘Changemaker’
Shannon Tenner, principal of Justice Page Middle School in South Minneapolis, was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Minnesota Vikings as part of the NFL’s Inspire Change Changemakers program for her dedication to education and community empowerment.
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Don’t Miss Your Chance to Meet Jordan Addison at the Mall of America!
Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver Jordan Addison will be meeting fans at the Mall of America on December 30, with photo opportunities available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
Black Business Spotlight: Mosaic on a Stick
Lori Greene’s Mosaic on a Stick studio offers a safe space for people to make art, explore themes of pain, healing and hope, and foster community healing, while her public works reflect her connection to her African and Native American heritage and her belief in art as a powerful tool for recovery.
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Viking receivers on dreams come true
Brandon Powell and Jalen Nailor have both scored touchdowns in each of the Minnesota Vikings’ first three games this season, marking the first time since 2018 that two players have done so in the NFL.
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MSR receives Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce Legacy Award
The Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 20th anniversary with a fundraising gala, featuring speeches from elected officials.
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Black Business Spotlight: Win at Life Training
Windlan Hall II, founder, owner and head trainer of Win at Life Training, LLC, uses boxing as a holistic force.
Posted inLocal & State
Vikings players trade footballs for turkeys at annual Thanksgiving giveaway
Minnesota Vikings and United Healthcare teamed up to distribute Thanksgiving dinner baskets.
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Jalen Nailor’s biggest fan: Raymond Nailor
Jalen Nailor has a big fan in his brother Raymond Nailor.
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Racist attacks against Vikings’ Mattison echo Hank Aaron’s treatment
‘While unacceptable and disgusting, I’m not shocked at all. Some fans don’t respect Black athletes, they just like being entertained by them.’
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At this football camp, everybody’s gifted
‘He has the same passion to want to see kids live a dream.’