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The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR) enjoys a living legacy as the oldest Black-owned newspaper in the state of Minnesota and one of the longest-standing, family-owned newspapers in the country.
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Arbeiter Brewing’s Black History Month market created space for reflection, community connection, and support for Black-owned businesses in Minneapolis.

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#BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityCare #MinneapolisEvents
February 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Threats to sanctuary city funding are creating fear and confusion across Minnesota, pushing food shelves and community organizations to expand services.

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#CommunityCare #PublicPolicy #Minnesota
February 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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The roots of modern policing trace directly to slave patrols designed to protect capital through racial control. Reform alone cannot undo that history.

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#RacialJustice #PolicingHistory #Abolition
February 8, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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The Minnesota Up-Towns were a dominant Black basketball team in the 1920s whose story reflects Black entrepreneurship and resilience in Minnesota history.

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#BlackHistory #MinnesotaHistory #SportsLegacy
February 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Tidye Pickett’s Olympic journey in 1936 made her the first Black woman Olympian, a historic achievement shaped by resilience amid racism and exclusion.

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#SportsHistory #BlackHistory #WomenAthletes
February 8, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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Sister Spokesman presents What’s Love Got to Do With It?
A community-centered panel on domestic violence, healthy relationships, and shared responsibility.

🗓 Feb 7, 2026
⏰ Noon–3 PM
📍 St. Paul
🎟 $10

Love should never come at the cost of safety.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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The Boston Celtics’ history includes major Black firsts that are often overshadowed by rivalry and perception. A new book brings that legacy back into focus.

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#SportsHistory #BlackAthletes #NBA
February 6, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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A Black History Month episode of Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real highlights librarians, Black literature, and a community read-in centered on shared storytelling.

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#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackLiterature #CommunityCare
February 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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As ICE activity expands, community members warn that delayed reforms risk undermining Minneapolis’ court-enforced police accountability efforts.

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#PoliceReform #CivilLiberties #GovernmentAccountability
February 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Federal overreach is eroding democratic accountability as violence and unchecked enforcement replace constitutional restraint. State and local resistance may be the last line of defense.

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#Democracy #CivilRights #GovernmentAccountability
February 6, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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On the Radar, a new Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder podcast, launches with a conversation featuring multidisciplinary artist Michelle Perdue on creativity and resilience.

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#PodcastLaunch #ArtsAndCulture #CommunityStories
February 6, 2026 at 2:08 AM
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Black Business Spotlight - Internal Beauties

Internal Beauties, founded by Kisha Triplett, centers healing, confidence, and inner wellness through noninvasive beauty services in Minnesota’s Black communities.

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#BlackOwnedBusiness #Wellness #MinnesotaBusiness
February 6, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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Minneapolis North edged Como Park 65 to 62 in a thrilling rematch of last year’s Twin Cities girls basketball championship.

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#PrepSports #GirlsBasketball #MinnesotaHoops
February 6, 2026 at 12:55 AM
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Nicki Minaj’s recent political appearances reflect a long pattern, not a sudden shift. Calling her “crazy” dismisses her agency and her influence.

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#PopCulture #PoliticalCommentary #MediaLiteracy
February 6, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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Black dolls are still harder to find and often more expensive than white dolls, raising questions about representation, equity, and the impact on children’s identity.

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#RepresentationMatters #ToyIndustry #ChildDevelopment
February 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Civil rights attorney James Cook reflects on his work at Burris Law, defending communities from police misconduct and ICE enforcement through accountability and civic engagement.

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#CivilRights #LegalAdvocacy #CommunityJustice
February 5, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Hoop Habits is opening a second elite basketball training facility in Minnetonka, expanding access to high-level coaching and long-term athlete development in Minnesota.

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#MinnesotaSports #BasketballDevelopment #YouthAthletics
February 5, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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A federal judge has ordered the release of veteran Ian Davis Austin after rejecting prosecutors’ request to detain him until trial, raising new questions about protester surveillance and civil liberties.

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#CivilRights #FederalCourt #MinnesotaNews
February 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Breaking the debt cycle takes strategy, support, and systemic awareness. Practical steps can help Black families reduce debt and rebuild credit toward financial stability.

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Finances FYI is sponsored by JPMorganChase

#FinancialHealth #BlackWealth #EconomicEquity
February 4, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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HBCU coaches warn that unregulated NIL rules and the transfer portal are allowing bigger schools to recruit directly from their rosters, threatening program stability.

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#CollegeSports #HBCUAthletics #SportsPolicy
February 4, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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Highlighting Black trailblazers in STEAM helps students envision futures in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math while building a more equitable innovation economy.

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#STEAMEducation #BlackHistory #RepresentationMatters
February 4, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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Organizers nationwide are connecting to challenge trash incinerators, state repression, and pollution while advancing zero-waste solutions centered on community health.

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#EnvironmentalJustice #ZeroWaste #PublicHealth
February 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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Grocery prices remain a major strain for Minnesota families, even as overall inflation cools.

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#Minnesota #Inflation #FoodCosts
February 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Long before the modern era, Black presidential candidates challenged racism, voter suppression, and political exclusion, paving the way for future generations of leadership.

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#BlackHistory #USPolitics #RepresentationMatters
February 3, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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Black male teachers play a critical role in belonging, achievement, and long-term success for Black boys, yet remain underrepresented nationwide.

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#Education #BlackMaleTeachers #Equity
February 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM