George Floyd’s death represents the everyday inhuman racist treatment of people of color in the United States. This case is socially and politically explosive.
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New street name honors former MSR publisher
The City of Minneapolis has recognized the historical legacy of Launa Q. Newman, former publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, by naming a stretch of city street ‘Launa Q. Newman Way.’
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Circle of Discipline leader honored for Lifetime Achievement
The concept of Circle of Discipline came to Sankara Frazier in a dream that he turned into a reality.
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A musical appeal for housing justice
Initiated in 2010, this year’s Powderhorn Porchfest was held Sept. 21 in South Minneapolis down 17th Ave. starting at 32nd Street near Powderhorn Park.
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Southsiders unite for 10th Annual Back in the Day celebration [photos]
This past Saturday marked the 10th Annual South Side Back in the Day celebration, a time for Southside Minneapolis neighbors to catch up and/or get to know one another.
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Black Business Spotlight: Fresh Cuts Barbershop
Cameron Cook’s popular Fresh Cuts Barbershop has become a fixture in South Minneapolis’ 38th Street Corridor since opening six years ago.
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38th Street violence rattles community
Community members gathered with Chief Arradondo, Mayor Frey and Mpls City Council VP Andrea Jenkins to press for answers for the uptick in violence on the 38th Street Corridor.
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MayDay fun [photos]
Families enjoyed a day of fun in the sun at this year’s MayDay Parade on Sunday, May 5.
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A boxer’s quest for a championship belt
Third-ranked Jamal ‘Shango’ James took another step last Saturday toward a chance at a world welterweight belt.
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Black Business Spotlight: South Mpls Black history inspires Funky Grits
The Black-owned restaurant boasts a menu like none other in the area, with soul food recipes based off of cheesy grits with a twist towards vegan ingredients.
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Harvesting hope in South Minneapolis
Since 2016, the two nonprofits have run Produce Share Program, a partnership to grow fresh produce for SCHS patients as well as provide health education and help improve life for everyday folk living in South Minneapolis.
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South Side celebrates neighborhood pride, healthy aging
The ninth annual Southside Back in the Day Community Celebration was an old (and new) school jam of residents from Phelps, King, Bryant and Central neighborhoods showing off their Southside pride.