Black community domestic violence awareness took center stage at Sister Spokesman’s February event focused on healthy relationships and healing.
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Sister Spokesman Hosts “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” Community Conversation on Domestic Violence and Healthy Relationships
Sister Spokesman hosts a February 7 community conversation in St. Paul focused on domestic violence awareness, healthy relationships, and healing.
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Sister Spokesman participants pause to breathe and heal
At Sister Spokesman’s Pause. Breathe. Heal. event, Black women filled a glass lined community space near NorthPoint for an afternoon that felt less like a program and more like a communal exhale. Publisher Tracey Williams Dillard, therapist Venus Burney, and trauma specialist Dr. Resmaa Menakem led a candid conversation about stress, survival, and the weight Black bodies carry, while vendors, laughter, and connection turned the room into a living space of healing and joy.
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Sister Spokesman presents: Pause. Breathe. Heal.
In a world that rarely slows down, Sister Spokesman continues to be a space where Black women and our broader community gather to learn, uplift one another, and grow stronger together. As we close out the year, we invite you to join us for an afternoon dedicated entirely to mental wellness, intentional rest, and the […]
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Spokesman-Recorder aims to expand statewide with Give to the Max campaign
Spokesman-Recorder has launched a Give to the Max Day campaign to raise fifty thousand dollars to expand its community programs and Sister Spokesman events across Minnesota. Early giving is now open.
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Sister Spokesman honors the “Best of Black Businesses” across Minnesota
Sister Spokesman celebrated Black excellence on Nov. 1 with the 2025 Best of Black Businesses Awards. Honorees in five categories were recognized for their creativity, community impact, and leadership. From food and beauty to wellness and professional services, winners and nominees shared stories of purpose and progress that highlight the strength of Minnesota’s Black business community.
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Cast Your Vote Today: Recognizing Black Business Excellence in the Twin Cities
Public voting for the Best of Black Businesses Twin Cities is open. Select winners in five categories and help spotlight Black-owned excellence. Vote daily at spokesman-recorder.com/best-black-owned-businesses-2025.
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Sister Spokesman Expands Health Conversation at Live. Laugh. Learn. 2025
Sister Spokesman presents Live. Laugh. Learn. 2025, a free Sept. 20 health event expanding its focus to breast, prostate, and colon cancer awareness for African American communities.
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Sister Spokesman fashion show celebrated culture, creativity and legacy
The Threads of Impact fashion show celebrated Black beauty, creativity, and generational legacy with a lineup of designers, local vendors, and an award for lifetime service presented to Shirlee Callender.
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Local fashion icon has global mindset
Richard Moody is a globally connected show producer, model, and community advocate known for his commitment to creating space for Black artists, youth, and creatives to shape their own path in the fashion industry.
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Threads of Impact: A celebration of Black designers and beauty innovators
Join us for Threads of Impact, a powerful Sister Spokesman event celebrating the creativity and influence of Black designers, retailers, and beauty innovators shaping the Twin Cities fashion scene, featuring a live fashion show, beauty showcase, vendor marketplace, and food and refreshments.
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From stems to sisterhood: a bloom-filled gatheringÂ
Sister Spokesman hosted its “Sisters in Bloom” event at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, where attendees celebrated spring and sisterhood with a floral workshop, live demonstration, and a live runway show.
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Sisters in Bloom to celebrate spring, creativity and connection at MIA
Sisters in Bloom is a celebration of floral artistry and Black women creatives, featuring a live floral design demonstration by Jennifer Bevan, and offering light lunch, interactive activities, and raffle tickets for a chance to win a gift bag valued at $100.
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Sister Spokesman uplifts women of color in media
At the latest Sister Spokesman event, a panel of Black women journalists discussed the challenges and opportunities faced by Black women in the media, highlighting the importance of Black-owned media and the need for more spaces where Black women can lead and tell their own stories.
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Discover Love & Connection at Sister Spokesman’s February Event
Sister Spokesman is hosting a community event on February 1, 2025, featuring Ericka Mitchell-Okatah and Tina Jackson, with an interactive presentation, soul line dancing, a vendor marketplace, fun activities and games, and a prize drawing, all for just $10 per person.
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Vision and Vibes 2025: Elevate Your Life with Sister Spokesman
Join Sister Spokesman for Vision and Vibes 2025 on January 4, 2024, for a day of goal setting, inspiration, networking, and entertainment, featuring motivational speaker MsEllaInspires and spoken word artist Lenora Magee.
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Sister Spokesman Event: Seasonal Wellness – A Resounding Success!
The Sister Spokesman Event dedicated to Seasonal Wellness: Eating Smart for Mind, Body, and Spirit was a successful gathering of attendees who learned from a panel of experts about nutrition, holistic wellness, and mindful eating.
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Sister Spokesman takes on self-care around the holidays
Three nutrition and mental health experts will discuss eating smart for mind, body, and spirit during the holiday season at a panel on December 7, addressing the impact of overconsumption of fatty, processed foods, sweets, and alcohol on mental health.
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Seasonal Wellness – Eating Smart for Mind, Body, and Spirit
Sister Spokesman is hosting a wellness event on December 7, 2024 featuring a nutrition and self-care panel discussion, a delicious meal, games, shopping, and local vendors, designed to help women nourish their bodies, minds, and spirits during the winter months.
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Sister Spokesman takes deep dive into hair care
Runeka Edwards of Unique Fashion and Accessories hosted a hair care event featuring a panel of hair care gurus and vendors dedicated to uplifting Black women and promoting wellness, discussing the science of hair, product choices, and business evolution.