Iktomi Tattoo
Willard Malebear is a Lakota tattoo artist. Malebear is opening what he believes to be the first Indigenous owned and operated tattoo...
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The Black Opry reclaims country music
The Black Opry Revue, a touring musical show, has created a platform for Black country musicians. The revue comes to the Minneapolis...
Oromo Minnesotans embrace “Oromummaa” in quest to connect to their culture
Oromo people separated from their homeland are working to preserve their culture and values here in Minnesota. Oromo people make up the...
New book centers Black experiences with nature
A Darker Wilderness’ editor Erin Sharkey is a writer, artist and abolitionist. Sharkey says though she spent a lot of time in nature...
Local publishing partnership expands opportunities for Black readers and writers
Planting People Growing Justice Press founder Artika Tyner (Photo provided by Artika Tyner) Planting People Growing Justice Press, a...
New book by Minnesota author examines whiteness
Minnesota author David Mura has just released a new book called “The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself: Racial Myths and Our American...
“Locomotion” celebrates the transformative power of poetry
Junie Edwards (Lonnie) in "Locomotion" at Children's Theatre Company - photo by Glen Stubbe Photography “Locomotion” is based on the...
Celebrating “Black Love” this Valentine’s Day
The “Black Love” event will feature arts and crafts for all ages, self care activities, and tours of the Black Youth Arts Healing Center....
For NDN Way Comedy, laughter is the best medicine
For Rob Fairbanks, a sense of humor is not just a nice thing to have - it’s a tool for survival. “I've always been a firm believer that...
Mlima’s Tale takes a personal look at a cruel global industry
Ten Thousand Things Theater’s “Mlima’s Tale” by Lynn Nottage highlights the horrors of the destructive Ivory Trade. The story is seen...
Rafiki Coffee and Cafe offers Afro-American fusion in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood
Rafiki Coffee and Cafe is the dreamchild of Ian Oundo, Executive Director of the annual Little Africa Festival. Oundo says he was...
Juxtaposition Arts offers sneak peak into its new campus
The North Minneapolis hub of creativity, Juxtaposition Arts, or JXTA, is hosting its first Open House since its expansion in anticipation...
Joe Rainey: Native Astronaut Musician
Powwow music is a key staple in Indigenous culture. With new technology, musician Joe Rainey is transforming traditional music into...
Daddy Doulas Empower Black Fatherhood
Black Family Blueprint educates fathers and gets them involved in the birthing process.
HEAL Mpls Cafe brings healthy food choices to North Minneapolis
Sierra Carter, creator of Minneapolis’ Northside wellness sanctuary the Zen Bin, is now opening a cafe called Heal Mpls. “HEAL” stands...
The Dream Shop in North Minneapolis Creates Community Impact
Markella Smith, founder of The Dream Shop, shared her story behind the inspiration that led to opening up this North Minneapolis shop,...
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