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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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The Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show raises questions about reggaeton’s Black roots and global success.

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#Reggaeton
February 16, 2026 at 1:31 AM
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Emmamuella Sennowo St. Olaf basketball continues to evolve as the freshman forward adjusts to the speed of MIAC play.

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#WomenInSports
February 16, 2026 at 1:07 AM
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Minneapolis NAACP Black Love Self Love wellness experience returns Feb. 21.

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#BlackLoveSelfLove
February 16, 2026 at 12:33 AM
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Her Story celebrates African American women authors and the power of storytelling.

Join Sister Spokesman
March 7, 2026 | Noon to 3 PM
Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
Tickets: $10

Our voices. Our stories. Our futures.

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#HerStory #SisterSpokesman #WomensHistoryMonth
February 16, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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Nekima Levy Armstrong FACE Act charges raise new constitutional questions after not guilty pleas in federal court.

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#FACEAct
February 15, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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Black women coaches mental health concerns were front and center at the Black Student Athlete Summit.

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#BlackWomenCoaches
February 15, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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Black hockey MIAC visibility continues to grow as St. Olaf’s Kelijah McElroy reflects on his journey.

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#BlackHockeyMIAC
February 14, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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More than 500 gathered for the Gerald Horne Macalester lecture examining how long-term historical forces shaped today’s politics.

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#GeraldHorne #MacalesterCollege
February 12, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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The NFL diversity problem remains unresolved after zero Black hires among 10 openings. Analysts are questioning ownership accountability and the Rooney Rule.

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#NFLDiversityProblem #SportsEquity #BlackCoaches
February 12, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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75 people were arrested during a Richfield Target protest demanding the retailer cut ties with ICE. The protest follows January detentions of two U.S. citizens inside the store.

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#RichfieldTargetProtest #MinnesotaNews #ICEOutMN #TwinCities
February 12, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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Black history is American history and the story is still being written.

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#BlackHistory #AmericanHistory
February 12, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Money mindset shapes financial confidence and risk-taking.

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Finances FYI is sponsored by: JPMorganChase

#MoneyMindset #FinancesFYI
February 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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The Alex Pretti memorial continues to grow as residents protest federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.

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#AlexPretti #Minneapolis
February 12, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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Black Business Spotlight - Inner Peace Fragrance

Inner Peace Fragrance Minneapolis expands to Midtown Global Market with handcrafted oils and community-centered retail.

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#InnerPeaceFragrance
February 11, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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Erasing Black history from public spaces has prompted legal challenges and national concern.

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#BlackHistory
February 11, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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Black community domestic violence awareness was highlighted during Sister Spokesman’s February panel discussion.

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#BlackCommunity #DomesticViolenceAwareness
February 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Black history Minneapolis school integration is the focus of a new children’s book sharing a powerful local story.

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#BlackHistory #MinneapolisHistory
February 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Black small business economic impact is escalating across Minnesota amid increased ICE enforcement.

Business owners are calling on Minnesotans to support A Week to Shop Local for Truth & Freedom as ICE activity continues to impact local economies.

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February 10, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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Black voices at Sundance 2026 shaped the festival with films centered on history, resilience, and global Black experiences.

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#BlackVoices #Sundance2026 #BlackCinema
February 10, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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A Target protest in Richfield highlights ICE detentions, DEI rollbacks, and growing calls for corporate accountability.

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#Target #ICE #RichfieldMN
February 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Black author Ralph Remington launches Penetrating Whiteness, a book examining white supremacy and Black identity through essays and performance.

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#BlackAuthors #RalphRemington
February 10, 2026 at 1:45 AM
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ICE occupation in Minneapolis is worsening housing insecurity, with residents losing income and facing eviction without immediate protections.

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#HousingJustice #ImmigrationEnforcement #Minneapolis
February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Charlotte Ray became the first Black woman licensed to practice law in the United States, reshaping legal history through courage and persistence.

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#BlackHistory #WomenInLaw #LegalHistory
February 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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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