Twin Cities residents recently converge din the halls of Sabathani Community Center to view its Living History Museum.
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Sabathani to unveil memorable walk through history Feb. 22
Sabathani Community Center is hosting a community celebration honoring its legacy and those who helped to build it.
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DOJ seeks community input about the future of MPD at upcoming listening sessions (updated)
The U.S. Department of Justice is continuing to host a series of meetings to center the voices of the community regarding MPD reforms.
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Sabathani Community Center to create healing space in light of Memphis police killing of Tyre Nichols
Sabathani Community Center is opening its doors to community members to grieve and heal in light of the tragic police killing of Tyre Nichols.
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For Sabathani’s new director, the community calls the shots
Scott Redd, director of Sabathani Community Center, recently stopped by the MSR and shared his thoughts and vision for the iconic 56-year-old service hub.
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New senior housing in South Mpls helps neighbors age in place
The Sabathani Senior Housing Apartments recently held its grand opening.
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Sabathani names new executive director
Sabathani Community Center has named Tanessa Greene as its new executive director.
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Pandemic complicates Sabathani leadership transition
Center’s staff continue to ‘steady the ship’ “Sabathani Community Center is there for our community, strong as ever,” said Interim Director Mary Merrill. The community institution is doing what it can while in the midst of a nationwide corona virus crisis, COVID-19, which, since January, continues to devastate the country, with almost 300,000 cases claiming more than […]
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PHOTOS | Chief Arradondo publicly sworn in at Sabathani in South Mpls
Chief Medaria Arradondo, the first African American police chief in Minneapolis’ 150-year history, was publicly sworn in Friday in the South Minneapolis community where he grew up. Community members, leaders and police officers packed Sabathani Community Center’s auditorium to witness history and offer well-wishes to the new chief of police. A private swearing-in ceremony for Chief Arradondo […]
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Sabathani salutes community leaders with creative showcase
Founded in 1966, Sabathani Community Center has a history of community support and being a focal point for community identity, empowerment and social change. On Thursday, April 6, the center hosted the “Community Showcase,” a celebration honoring members of the community for their commitment to years of work and contributions. The event put a creative […]
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PHOTOS/VIDEO | Sheila E. unites with Mpls. mayor, local nonprofit to continue Prince’s philanthropic efforts
Percussionist, singer/songwriter and longtime Prince protégé and musical collaborator, Sheila E., officially announced today her plans for a concert at Minnesota Orchestra Hall to honor Prince and his charitable contributions to the community. The concert entitled “Purple Philanthropy Sheila E. Benefit Concert” scheduled for October 23, will kick off a season of fundraising to carry […]
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Sabathani Community Center celebrates 50th Anniversary with new playground
A new playground was built for Sabathani Community Center, located at 310 E. 38th St. in South Minneapolis on Friday, September 16. Volunteers from Sabathani and Target took part in the replacement and completion of the center’s 18-year-old playground, as part of celebrating 50 years of service to the community. The project was made possible […]