As Black History Month reaches its centennial, this reflection explores what it means to remain rooted in history while shaping a more just future.
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Fighting the good fight: Nekima Levy Armstrong on justice and unity
In the Echoes of Unity Special Edition, Nekima Levy Armstrong explains why unity requires courage, accountability, and collective action.
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Friendship Academy Students Explore Dr. King’s Legacy Through Art
On December 19, eighth-grade students in Friendship Academy of the Arts’ morning enrichment program took part in Draw for Your Dream, an art experience inspired by the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his message of justice and equality. Led by Friendship Academy founder Dr. Nellie Collier, the class used creative expression to […]
Posted inOpinion
Immigrants are vital community members
Let’s start acting like it Somewhere between the wrenching ICE raids that tear families from the places they call home and the political battles those raids spark lies a question we have never fully confronted: What does it mean to belong? And what do we owe people who live, work, worship and contribute alongside us […]
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Nationwide Economic Boycott Calls for ‘Blackout the System’ During Holiday Shopping Week
A growing grassroots movement is urging Americans to pause their spending and labor during one of the nation’s busiest shopping weeks. The campaign, known as “Blackout the System,” has announced a week-long economic boycott from November 25 to December 2, coinciding with the Thanksgiving retail surge that includes Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Organizers describe […]
Posted inOpinion
We still have power until we give it away
Thirty years after the Million Man March, the fight for democracy and self-determination continues. The No King’s Movement revives that spirit of collective power — a reminder that unity remains our greatest defense against tyranny.
Posted inOdds and Ends
Maya Moore says she’s done it all and more
Maya Moore joined the Naismith Hall of Fame Class of 2025 with Sylvia Fowles and Sue Bird. The former Lynx star reflected on faith, social justice work, and a championship legacy.
Posted inOpinion
Give people what they need to fight for racial justice
Talking about race can spark progress—or backlash. That’s why understanding racial equity is like takeoff: it takes strategy, patience, and stages. This piece outlines how to meet people where they are and keep moving forward.
Posted inPhoto Galleries
Protest at Minneapolis City Hall Condemns Officer’s Promotion in Amir Locke Killing
A protest at Minneapolis City Hall on July 22 condemned MPD’s promotion of Sgt. Mark Hanneman, who fatally shot Amir Locke during a 2022 no-knock raid. Activists and community leaders say the decision erodes public trust and demands urgent accountability.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Ujamaa Place tackles economic disparities in the Twin Cities
Ujamaa Place is transforming the lives of young Black men in St. Paul by providing education, employment support, and life coaching. Through a holistic model rooted in cultural identity, the organization helps participants build stable, purpose-driven futures.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Black men in America are in a state of emergency
As Juneteenth arrives and the memory of George Floyd remains fresh, one Minnesota father calls for renewed focus. The energy of 2020 has faded, but the need for systemic support for Black men and boys remains urgent. It’s time to finish what we started.
Posted inWomen’s History Month
Dr. Josie R. Johnson: A legacy of activism and education
Dr. Josie R. Johnson has dedicated her life to education, civil rights, and social justice, earning numerous awards and recognition for her contributions to the movement, including a University of Minnesota award and a Minnesota Secretary of State’s award.
Posted inTheater
Mixed Blood: Using Theater to Disrupt Injustice and Catalyze Change
Mixed Blood Theatre has been a leading force in social change through theater since 1976, promoting radical hospitality and inclusion, and continues to challenge traditional narratives and push boundaries in their work.
Posted inOpinion
Our children’s education is our responsibility
A task force has been formed in Florida to demand accurate teaching of African American history, culture, experiences, and contributions in public schools, and to develop 40 Freedom Schools by 2025.
Posted inArts + Culture
Harry Belafonte leveraged his stardom for social change
No other entertainer immersed themselves so deeply in the Civil Rights Movement as Harry Belafonte.
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Social justice commitment graded in NBA report card
Carmelo Anthony, now with the Los Angeles Lakers, was the inaugural winner of the award that will be given annually to a current NBA player who pursues social justice, equality, respect, and inclusion.
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports
WNBA was first to protest injustice
The WNBA players were among the first athletes to outwardly recognize the social injustice that continues to exist in this country.
Posted inFeatured, Sports
More Black athletes join the fight for justice
‘We’re fighting racism in America. We’re fighting the justice system.’
Posted inArts + Culture, Music
Grammy award-winning Sounds of Blackness are back with ‘Sick & Tired’
The three-time Grammy Award-winning Sounds of Blackness are back with a timely anthem for the movement entitled ‘Sick & tired.’
Posted inArts + Culture, Movies, Television
Watch ‘Just Mercy,’ ‘13th’ and more for free
In an effort to educate viewers about the topic of systemic racism, ‘Just Mercy’ and ‘Selma’ and the documentary ’13th’ are being offered for free.