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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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Diaspora On the Rise concert blends music and poetry celebrating Black joy in Minneapolis.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Diaspora On the Rise concert blends music and poetry celebrating Black joy in Minneapolis.
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Black global leadership connects Minnesota to the wider African diaspora and the fight for justice worldwide.
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February 17, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Black global leadership connects Minnesota to the wider African diaspora and the fight for justice worldwide.
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The #SayHerName movement has a specific history and purpose.
Here’s why that matters.
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#SayHerName
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February 17, 2026 at 5:55 PM
The #SayHerName movement has a specific history and purpose.
Here’s why that matters.
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#SayHerName
Here’s why that matters.
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#SayHerName
Jazz at Lincoln Center Wynton Marsalis leadership changes mark a historic moment for jazz.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Jazz at Lincoln Center Wynton Marsalis leadership changes mark a historic moment for jazz.
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Jesse Jackson civil rights leader dies at 84.
From Operation PUSH to the Rainbow Coalition, his influence reshaped American politics.
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From Operation PUSH to the Rainbow Coalition, his influence reshaped American politics.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Jesse Jackson civil rights leader dies at 84.
From Operation PUSH to the Rainbow Coalition, his influence reshaped American politics.
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From Operation PUSH to the Rainbow Coalition, his influence reshaped American politics.
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#JesseJackson
The Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show raises questions about reggaeton’s Black roots and global success.
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February 16, 2026 at 1:31 AM
The Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show raises questions about reggaeton’s Black roots and global success.
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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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February 16, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Emmamuella Sennowo St. Olaf basketball continues to evolve as the freshman forward adjusts to the speed of MIAC play.
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Minneapolis NAACP Black Love Self Love wellness experience returns Feb. 21.
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February 16, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Minneapolis NAACP Black Love Self Love wellness experience returns Feb. 21.
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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
Join Sister Spokesman
March 7, 2026 | Noon to 3 PM
Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
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Our voices. Our stories. Our futures.
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#HerStory #SisterSpokesman #WomensHistoryMonth
February 16, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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
Join Sister Spokesman
March 7, 2026 | Noon to 3 PM
Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
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Our voices. Our stories. Our futures.
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#HerStory #SisterSpokesman #WomensHistoryMonth
Nekima Levy Armstrong FACE Act charges raise new constitutional questions after not guilty pleas in federal court.
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February 15, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Nekima Levy Armstrong FACE Act charges raise new constitutional questions after not guilty pleas in federal court.
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#FACEAct
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Black women coaches mental health concerns were front and center at the Black Student Athlete Summit.
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February 15, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Black women coaches mental health concerns were front and center at the Black Student Athlete Summit.
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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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February 14, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Black hockey MIAC visibility continues to grow as St. Olaf’s Kelijah McElroy reflects on his journey.
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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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February 12, 2026 at 11:05 PM
More than 500 gathered for the Gerald Horne Macalester lecture examining how long-term historical forces shaped today’s politics.
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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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February 12, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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
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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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February 12, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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
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Black history is American history and the story is still being written.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Black history is American history and the story is still being written.
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Money mindset shapes financial confidence and risk-taking.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Money mindset shapes financial confidence and risk-taking.
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The Alex Pretti memorial continues to grow as residents protest federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:36 PM
The Alex Pretti memorial continues to grow as residents protest federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.
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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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Inner Peace Fragrance Minneapolis expands to Midtown Global Market with handcrafted oils and community-centered retail.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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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Inner Peace Fragrance Minneapolis expands to Midtown Global Market with handcrafted oils and community-centered retail.
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Erasing Black history from public spaces has prompted legal challenges and national concern.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Erasing Black history from public spaces has prompted legal challenges and national concern.
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Black community domestic violence awareness was highlighted during Sister Spokesman’s February panel discussion.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Black community domestic violence awareness was highlighted during Sister Spokesman’s February panel discussion.
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#BlackCommunity #DomesticViolenceAwareness
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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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February 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Black history Minneapolis school integration is the focus of a new children’s book sharing a powerful local story.
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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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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
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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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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Black voices at Sundance 2026 shaped the festival with films centered on history, resilience, and global Black experiences.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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
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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
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February 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
A Target protest in Richfield highlights ICE detentions, DEI rollbacks, and growing calls for corporate accountability.
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#Target #ICE #RichfieldMN
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