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Posted inArts + Culture, Books
Veteran journalist Michele Norris to talk race, identity at upcoming Westminster ForumÂ
Michele Norris, award-winning journalist and founder of The Race Card Project, will appear at the Westminster Town Hall on Feb. 1 for an in-depth conversation about her latest book.
Posted inNews
State trooper charged with murder in fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has charged Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II.
Posted inBulletin
Seward Co-op honors legacy of Black cooperators past, present and future
Seward Co-op recognizes the legacy of Black and African American cooperators in its past, present, and future.
Posted inLocal & State
Who should monitor the MPD consent decrees? Â
Two organizations, ELEFA and Relman Colfax, are candidates to monitor the Minneapolis Police Department under the consent decrees.
Posted inSports
Number of off-ice Blacks in new PWHL League: Zero
The PWHL is the first women’s hockey league to treat its players as true professionals, and is working to increase diversity on the ice and off it with the help of broadcaster Saroya Tinker.
Posted inNews
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Vietnam War stance offers lessons for peace in the Middle East
Martin Luther King Jr.’s courage to speak out against the Vietnam War came with a cost.
Posted inLocal & State
2024 MLK Day Calendar of Events
The MLK Holiday offers an opportunity to reflect on Dr. King’s enduring legacy.
Posted inNews
New Minnesota laws address renter protections and gun violence
Minnesota has implemented new laws to protect renters and address gun possession for those considered a risk to themselves or others, including a “Red Flag” law and a requirement for landlords to disclose non-optional fees in a lease agreement.
Posted inLocal & State
Mayor Carter’s guaranteed income pilot yields promising results in St. Paul
St Paul’s People’s Prosperity project has positive impact.
Posted inLocal & State
Minneapolis’ Great River Landing: A place for men to re-enter society
Great River Landing, a 72-unit transitional housing project for those who are formerly incarcerated and transitioning from homelessness, was celebrated on December 12 with a ceremony.
Posted inNews
Turning Point founder Peter Hayden steps down after 47 years of addiction recovery and advocacy
Dr. Peter Hayden, founder and CEO of Turning Point, a culturally specific service center for addiction recovery and advocacy, is retiring after 47 years of service.
Posted inNews
Marvin Haynes exonerated after nearly 20 years in prison
Marvin Haynes, who was wrongfully convicted in the 2004 murder of Randy Sherer, was released from prison on Monday after a judge vacated his conviction due to an unconstitutional eyewitness identification.
Posted inLocal & State
Minneapolis Park Board renames Theodore Wirth chalet to honor golf legend Eddie Manderville
The Minneapolis Park Board unanimously voted to rename the Theodore Wirth Regional Park chalet to the Eddie Manderville Chalet.
Posted inNews
Golden Valley’s mayor-elect Roslyn Harmon hopes to bridge the community divideÂ
Roslyn Harmon becomes Golden Valley’s first black mayor, prioritizing community healing and police reform.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
How Hennepin Healthcare brought designer Jared Murphy back from the brink
From collapse to recovery: unbelievable teamwork saves designer Jared Murphy’s life.
Posted inNews
CDC says America is at a crossroads with HIV/AIDS
CDC highlights the progress and challenges in ending the HIV epidemic.
Posted inNews
A food desert in downtown Minneapolis?
Some Minneapolis downtown residents struggle with access to groceries.
Posted inArts + Culture
Twin Cities ‘multiverse’ convention attracts Black and Brown comic book fans
Leslie Barlow creates an inclusive space for BIPOC nerds with Confluence convention
Posted inNews
Will Black businesses save downtown Minneapolis?
Minneapolis Downtown Council’s Chameleon Shoppes program helps BIPOC- and women-owned businesses fill vacant retail spaces.