Before there was Kirby Puckett and Kevin Garnett, there was Bobby Marshall.
MN Black History
Posted inOpinion
Designate Hiawatha Golf Course a historic landmark today
The period of segregated public facilities in Minneapolis represents an important period in the development of the city and the parks.
Posted inLocal & State
MSR Forefront: Mahmoud El-Kati & Dr. Josie Johnson talk progress through protests
Elders Mahmoud El-Kati and Dr. Josie Johnson took viewers on an oral tour of the constructs of race and racism while sharing how today’s calls for equality intersect with those of the past.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Hallie Q. Brown Community Center celebrates 90 years of Service
St. Paul’s Hallie Q. Brown Community Center celebrates 90 years of service this year.
Posted inBlack History Month, Special Editions
Black History Salute: Marvel James Cooke
One hundred years after the birth of Minnesota’s first Black person, Marvel Jackson Cooke made her own history as the first Black birth in the city of Mankato.
Posted inBlack History Month, Special Editions
Black History Month Calendar – Feb. 22-28
Each week this month, MSR editors share their top picks for events celebrating Black History Month.
February 12
Posted inBlack History Month, Special Editions
Black History Salute: George Bonga
In honor of Black History Month, we’re sharing short clips highlighting the legacy and history of Blacks in Minnesota. This week, we salute George Bonga, Minnesota’s first African American resident to be born in Minnesota.
Posted inBlack History Month, Special Editions
Black History Salute: Minnesota’s First Black Policewoman
In honor of Black History Month, we’re sharing short clips highlighting the legacy and history of Blacks in Minnesota.
Posted inBlack History Month, Special Editions
Minnesota Black History Salute: Lena O. Smith
In honor of Black History Month, we’re sharing short clips highlighting the legacy and history of Blacks in Minnesota. This week, we salute Lena Olive Smith, Minnesota’s first female African American lawyer.
Posted inBlack History Month, Special Editions
Black History Month Calendar: Feb. 1-11, 2020
Each week this month, MSR editors share their top picks for events celebrating Black History Month.
Posted inBlack History Month, MSR Legacy Archives, Sports
MN Black History Salute: The Legacy Of Blacks In Baseball
In honor of Black History Month, we salute the oft-invisible Black baseball players who found their place in history despite widespread racism and segregation.