Hennepin County Attorney race 2026 forum at Sabathani Community Center featured five candidates debating ICE prosecution, criminal justice reform and the future of the office.
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Sabathani Community Center to Unveil Southside Sports Hall of Fame
Southside Sports Hall of Fame Sabathani will debut Feb. 27, honoring athletes and community leaders who shaped South Minneapolis sports history.
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State launches ambitious marijuana expungement program
Minnesota is attempting something few states have tried: clearing thousands of marijuana convictions automatically, without requiring anyone to petition the courts. On Wednesday, state officials and legal experts gathered at the Sabathani Community Center in South Minneapolis to outline the scope of what they called one of the most ambitious government-led expungement efforts in the […]
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Lunch & Learn: Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board to Host Informational Session at Sabathani
The Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board (CEB) will host a Lunch & Learn session on Wednesday, November 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Sabathani Community Center, located at 310 East 38th Street in Minneapolis. The event offers community members an opportunity to learn how the CEB reviews past cannabis-related convictions for potential relief […]
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Sabathani to Honor Southside Heroes with 2025 Hall Unveiling
Sabathani hosts the 2025 Southside Heroes Hall Unveiling on Aug. 28, honoring Black leadership in South Minneapolis with tributes and Sounds of Blackness.
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The Black Excellence Experience Spotlights Artist Debra Michelle
The Black Excellence Experience will feature artist Debra Michelle in a free August 16 showcase at Sabathani Community Center’s BEE Gallery.
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MSR publisher twice honored during Juneteenth
Tracey Williams-Dillard, CEO and publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, was honored with two Juneteenth awards for her contributions to Black media, legacy, and leadership.
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Get in step with Soul Line Dancing at Sabathani Community Center – April 26
Join Tina Jackson for a free Soul Line Dancing session at Sabathani Community Center on April 26, 2025, to boost wellness, improve memory and balance, and have fun with no partner or prior experience required.
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Conflicting priorities hamstring Mpls violence prevention
The Minneapolis City Council has approved funding for five organizations to provide violence prevention services in different neighborhoods, but concerns remain about staffing cuts and contract transparency.
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Looking for a Fresh Start in Your Career? Don’t Miss the Fair Chance Job & Resource Fair
The Fair Chance Job & Resource Fair is being held at the Sabathani Community Center on April 2, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, where job seekers can meet employers, get on-the-spot opportunities, and access career and training resources.
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Sabathani Community Center Honors Black History Month with a Celebration of Culture, Business, and Youth
Sabathani Community Center in South Minneapolis is leading the celebration of Black History Month with a lineup of events honoring history, empowering local businesses, and uplifting Black youth, including a market, talent showcase, basketball tournament, and history museum.
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Farm in the City: Reclaiming Our Roots Through Urban Farming
Plant-Grow-Share is launching an eight-month urban farming academy in Minneapolis to empower Black, Indigenous, and Latine farmers and low-income residents to cultivate their own food, reclaim ownership of their food systems, and reconnect with the soil.
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The Black Excellence Experience: A Call for Black Artists
The Sabathani Community Center is inviting Black artists to apply for a one-week residency to showcase their work, connect with the community, and sell their artwork.
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Big Mama’s Cook-Off Challenge: A Celebration of Soul Food and Resilience
The Big Mama’s Cook-Off Challenge will take place on January 18 at the Sabathani Banquet Room, featuring a cook-off of soul food dishes, with prizes for the top dishes in each category and a $50 gift card for competitors to cover supply costs.
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Andrea Jenkins offers encouraging words for ‘challenging times’
Council Member Andrea Jenkins is working to ensure opportunities for economic growth, healing, and wellness in Ward 8, including expanding Pillsbury House Theatre to Pillsbury Community Commons, moving KRSM radio station to the new location, and creating a pocket park at the site of the George Floyd memorial.
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Giving Back This Thanksgiving: Willie Burton’s All-Star Giveback
Former University of Minnesota Men’s Basketball standout Willie Burton is hosting an inaugural All-Star Giveback to provide 1,000 holiday meals to families in need, with the support of partners such as Jennie-O and Second Harvest Heartland.
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George Floyd: His death moved the world—but the community he died in is standing still
Four years later, George Floyd Square stands as a painful reminder of unfulfilled promises.
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Sabathani Community Center receives congressional praise for green efforts
Sen. Tina Smith and Rep. Ilhan Omar visited the Sabathani Community Center to celebrate its sustainability progress and cutting-edge green initiatives.
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Sabathani Community Center hosts free health fair to promote wellness in South Minneapolis
Sabathani Community Center is hosting a Spring Health Fair to promote overall health and wellness among the residents of South Minneapolis.
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Dinner dialogue on George Floyd Square draws passionate debate
The City of Minneapolis hosted a community discussion on March 28 to map a community-centered vision for George Floyd Square.