Midtown Global Market is hosting a multi-day Kwanzaa celebration from December 26 to December 31, featuring storytelling, youth-led activities, performances, and a fashion show, all centered around the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
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Man sentenced in death while fleeing police
Quintin Leon Hudson has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of fleeing a peace officer resulting in death and one count of fleeing a peace officer resulting in great bodily harm, after causing the death of Emily Gerding and severe injury to her husband John Gerding.
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Remembering Brent Haskins and Al G. Frost: Two pillars of the local sports community
Brent Haskins and Al G. Frost, Jr. were two members of the community who excelled in their respective fields and left a lasting impression on those they met, with Haskins being an NBA advance scout and Frost being a prep player, college athlete, and coach.
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Ellison will not seek another council term
Minneapolis City Council member Jeremiah Ellison, who has represented Ward 5 for nearly a decade, has announced he will not be seeking reelection in 2025.
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Minnesota Department of Human Rights Secures Settlement with Pine City Public Schools After Racial Harassment of Seventh Grader
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights has reached a settlement with Pine City Public Schools for failing to prevent racial harassment of a seventh grader, and the district has agreed to pay the student $65,000 and make necessary changes to its policies and procedures.
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Brief homecoming for U star now coach
Gadiva Hubbard, a former Gopher basketball player, is now an assistant coach and director of basketball operations at the University of North Florida, where she is helping the school to its best start since 2015-16.
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Two former greats represent in Big Ten ball
Two former Twin Cities Metro area high school boys’ basketball standouts, Tre Holloman and Lu’Cye Patterson, went at it during the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s basketball Big Ten Conference opener against the Michigan State Spartans, with Holloman leading the Spartans with eight assists and Patterson scoring 12 points and four assists for the Gophers.
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Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management Announces Next Steps for Cannabis Licensing Process
The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has announced key steps to launch the state’s cannabis industry, including ending the preapproval process and moving forward with a standard licensing cycle, while preserving some of the social equity benefits initially tied to the preapproval system.
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Bringing science training to students, teachers, and schools
Marvis Kilgore, a Mississippi native, is leading the Sirtify program at Normandale Community College to diversify Minnesota’s professional teaching staff and Code Savvy to provide computer science training for students, teachers, and schools to ensure that underrepresented populations are included in the computer science industry.
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Marvin Haynes: A Year After Exoneration, A Fight for Justice Continues
Marvin Haynes was wrongfully convicted of first-degree murder in 2005, but after a petition and a review of the evidence, his conviction was vacated in 2023, leading to the passage of new laws in Minnesota to prevent deceptive interrogation tactics and lift the statute of limitations for post-conviction relief.
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Celebrating Resilience and Empowerment: 5th Annual Women Empowerment Launch Party
Join the 5th Annual Women Empowerment Launch Party on December 14th, 2024 at Day Block Brewery in Minneapolis to celebrate the resilience of women who have faced adversity and to unveil the new SEEME Collection of jewelry.
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A Heartfelt Farewell: Be Their Voices Ends an Incredible Journey
Be Their Voices, a Minnesota nonprofit founded after the death of Hardel Sherrell in 2014, will officially close its doors on December 15, 2024, having championed the rights of the incarcerated and advocated for systemic reforms within correctional institutions.
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Black Men Teach addresses glaring need for educational representation
Black Men Teach is a non-profit organization that is working to recruit, develop, and retain Black male educators in Minnesota schools, in order to address the critical gaps in educational outcomes for Black students.
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Council nixes city plan for George Floyd Square
The City Council voted to refer back to committee the city’s recommended proposal for George Floyd Square, opting for a pedestrian plaza open only to emergency vehicles and local traffic, in order to address community concerns.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Rising infections tied to lower vaccination rates
The racial gap in vaccination rates in Hennepin County is attributed to historical mistrust of the health care system, post-pandemic fatigue, and misinformation, leading to an increase in measles and whooping cough cases.
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Employment disparitiesÂ
Black Minnesotans face employment disparities due to access to higher education, systemic racism, bias in hiring and promotion decisions, and limited representation in certain sectors, but steps are being taken to address these issues through policy changes and programs.
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Celebrate the Holidays with the Twin Cities’ Best Events
The Twin Cities offer a wide range of holiday events, from the Black Market and Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity to the Night Trains and GLOW Holiday Festival, ensuring a festive and joyful season for all.
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Embracing Heritage and Healing: Cultural Wellness Center’s Pan-African Kwanzaa Celebration
The Cultural Wellness Center’s Pan-African Kwanzaa Celebration at Midtown Global Market is a free, vibrant event that invites individuals of all backgrounds to immerse themselves in a sacred celebration of freedom, unity, and resilience, emphasizing the seven core principles of African heritage.
Posted inMovies
The Food That Fuels: Ed Porter Shines a Spotlight on the Heart of America’s Food Supply
The Food That Fuels is a short documentary by Ed Porter that explores the intricate world of farming and sustainability in California’s San Joaquin Valley, highlighting the generational farming families, cutting-edge researchers, and communities that depend on this fertile land.
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UST Tommies swept Big Sky-Summit Challenge
St. Thomas defeated Montana 88-81 in a Big Sky-Summit Challenge game, with Johnny Tauer and Nolan Minessale scoring career highs for the Tommies, while Malik Moore led all scorers with 30 points for the Grizzlies.