Cretin Derham Hall’s boys basketball team secured a 74-60 victory over DeLaSalle, with standout performances from point guard Jason Johnson, shooting guard Jojo Mitchell, forward Monteff Dixon, guard Jeaden Udean, and teammate Dorian Pruitt.
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Posted inLocal & State
Preserving legacy, Black Doll collection finds a home at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Jeanne Hynes, a passionate doll collector and activist, has donated her extensive collection of Black dolls to the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, ensuring her mission of education and representation continues for future generations.
Posted inFinance
Four key principles to help you secure your financial future in 2025Â Â
Financial resolutions for 2025 can be achieved by starting to save now, paying oneself first, calculating the time it will take to double money, and leveraging the power of compound interest.
Posted inHigh School Basketball
North High Polars edge Washburn Millers 71-69 in intense game
North High Polars secured a 71-69 win over Washburn Millers, thanks to standout performances from sophomore Marcus Marshall (26 points) and junior guard J’Marion Sanders (20 points).
Posted inBlack College Sports Weekly
Norfolk State’s Larry Vickers leads HBCU coaches in MEAC undefeated streak
Norfolk State’s Larry Vickers is one of three Black head coaches and the only HBCU head coach among 12 Division I undefeated WBB teams in conference play.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
What’s at stake for Black youth as feds cut funds
The Annex Teen Clinic, a trusted resource for young people in Minnesota, faces challenges due to proposed policy changes and potential restrictions on Title X funding, but remains committed to providing confidential, affordable, and culturally competent sexual and reproductive health care.
Posted inMovies
Historical drama ‘Nickel Boys’ has ugly parallels in Minnesota
The film “The Nickel Boys” explores the trauma experienced by young Black boys at a reform school in the 1960s, raising questions about how far we have come in addressing the legacy of racial injustice.
Posted inBlack History
The brief but shining life of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar was a prolific writer who used folk dialect to give voice and dignity to the experience of Black Americans at the turn of the 20th century, influencing other great African American literary giants and leaving a lasting legacy in his poetry and music.
Posted inBlack History
2nd Annual Black History Month Talent Show: A Celebration of Art, Culture, and Creativity
The 2nd Annual Black History Month Talent Show, hosted by Urban Ventures, will take place on Friday, February 28, 2025, to celebrate Black history, culture, and creativity through the power of performance.
Posted inEvents
Separate Not Equal: Minnesota’s Integration Story Still Unfolding
The Parkway Theater will be hosting a screening of Separate Not Equal – Minnesota’s Integration Story, a documentary revisiting the 1971 Hale-Field Pairing, followed by a community Q&A, to discuss the current state of racial disparities in education in Minnesota.
Posted inEvents
Totally Rad Vintage Fest: A Totally Tubular Throwback Experience
The Totally Rad Vintage Fest will take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center on February 22-23, 2025, featuring vintage shopping, gaming, and a nostalgic photo ops area.
Posted inTheater
Mixed Blood: Using Theater to Disrupt Injustice and Catalyze Change
Mixed Blood Theatre has been a leading force in social change through theater since 1976, promoting radical hospitality and inclusion, and continues to challenge traditional narratives and push boundaries in their work.
Posted inBlack History
Breaking Generational Curses: A Celebration of Resilient Black Women
The Black History Month Spectacular, Day 2, will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 825 Arts in Saint Paul, focusing on how Black women are rewriting their stories and building new legacies by breaking generational curses.
Posted inEvents
Community Dinner Highlights Fight to Abolish Slavery in Minnesota
The Love First Community Dinner and the End Slavery in Minnesota coalition are hosting a community event on February 22 to raise awareness about the intersections of the school-to-prison pipeline and labor exploitation of incarcerated people in Minnesota.
Posted inSports
WER Announces Market Teams, Logos, and Descriptions for Inaugural Season
Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) has unveiled the names, logos, and colors for its six market teams, representing the Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Denver, New York, and Twin Cities, and will launch its inaugural season in March 2025.
Posted inOpinion
What RFK Jr. as Health Secretary Means for Black Well-Being
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services, despite his controversial views on public health, including his belief that immune systems can differ by race, and his vow to strip processed foods from Americans’ diets.
Posted inVibrant Storefronts
Skntones™ Finds a Home: A New Era for Minneapolis’ Creative Scene
Skintones, a Minneapolis-based fashion brand and creative agency, has secured a permanent home at 1227 Hennepin, solidifying its role as a driving force in art, fashion, and cultural innovation, with plans to expand its impact and offer a space for artists to collaborate and showcase their work.
Posted inLocal & State
Defending Diversity: Attorney General Ellison Stands Firm on DEIA in the Workplace
The coalition of 16 attorneys general, led by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, has issued guidance reaffirming the legality and value of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives in workplaces across the country, despite concerns from businesses following a Trump Administration Executive Order.
Posted inEvents
A Culinary Journey: Stories Behind the Menu Brings Flavor and Legacy to Minneapolis
On February 20, Stories Behind the Menu will offer a fusion of flavors, culture, and storytelling at an exclusive 4-to-5-course dinner hosted by Chef Darren Hayes and entrepreneur Tommy McNeal, celebrating the culinary arts and the people behind them.
Posted inReporter's Notebook
St. Thomas roll into Summit League first place
St. Thomas secured a 95-84 win over Omaha, moving the Tommies into first place in the Summit League and knocking Omaha out of first place, while also putting the team in history as the only team to transition to Division I and record 19 wins three straight seasons.