Black joy and agricultural resistance were at the heart of the fourth annual “We Are the Harvest: A Sankofa Celebration of Black Legacy & Joy,” co-hosted by Frog Tree Farm and Three Rivers Park District. Minnesota’s oldest multigenerational Black-owned farm, run by Peace Mitchell and Michael Birchard, partnered with the district to expand the event […]
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With Black history under assault, Givens Collection more precious than ever
The Givens Collection of African American Literature and Life marks 40 years with a new exhibit and renewed call to protect and uplift Black cultural memory.
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Sankofa: inspiring change through discussion and reflection
In Black Ink, a nonprofit organization, hosted its annual Sankofa event on Nov. 9, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly, 15 youth facilitators, and a range of schools and experiences, with the goal of promoting cultural literacy and economic and educational equity.
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Conference to celebrate 10 years of healing Black men
Time and time again, the adage has proven true that those who do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it. Nowhere is this more salient than in the African America community and a fitting focus to mark Healing Brothers’ 10th annual Community Empowerment Through Black Men Healing Conference.