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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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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
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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