North Minneapolis native Kprecia Ambers is transforming the world of digital illustration. Through her brand, KP Inspires, she creates soulful artwork designed to foster representation, celebrate Black beauty, and bring warmth into everyday home spaces.
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The need for more Black male teachers
Black male teachers are critical to the academic, emotional, and social success of Black boys, yet they remain severely underrepresented in classrooms nationwide.
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St. Paul’s new mayor pledges to stand up to Trump
Kaohly Her was sworn in as St. Paul’s first woman and Asian American mayor, outlining priorities on transparency, infrastructure planning, and resistance to federal overreach in her inaugural address.
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‘Why Teach’ event asks who’s missing from teacher pipeline, and why
North Hennepin Community College’s annual “Why Teach” event in a packed campus hall took place October 9 with students, educators, and community partners talking plainly about Minnesota’s teacher pipeline and the urgent need for more Black educators. The Why Teach event, now a biennial NHCC tradition, combines keynote speakers, networking, and mentorship opportunities for students […]
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Let Them Rise: A blueprint for educating Black boys
MSR launches Let Them Rise, a 10 part blueprint for Black boys education that pairs honest reflection with practical solutions for families, educators, and communities. The series debuts alongside Richard D. Terrell’s new book on Oct. 11.
Posted inCoaching while Black
New Mystics head coach ‘humble but enthusiastic’
First-year Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson and longtime WNBA coach Shelley Patterson bring Black excellence and experience to one of the league’s youngest teams.
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Normandale teaching programs redress racial imbalances
Leticia Alvarez became the first graduate of SpedUP, a Normandale program supporting BIPOC special education teachers with tuition, mentoring, and real community.