MN Freedom Fund Works to End Pretrial Cash Bail
The pretrial detention system in Minnesota disproportionately impacts communities of color.
Mapping Prejudice works to end racial covenants
Mapping Prejudice is working to put an end to racial covenants on Twin Cities properties, and educate homeowners in the process.
Creating space for Black youth to heal
The new Black Youth Healing Arts Center opened earlier this fall.The center provides cultural, ancestral, and innovative practices for youth
Entrepreneur Raises Funds for Building Catered to BIPOC businesses
North Mpls DEI consultant and activist Jesse Ross is working to redistribute wealth in his neighborhood by creating a space for BIPOC entrep
Kwanzaa Comes to the Cedar Cultural Center through the Oral History of West Africa
Founder of Voice of Culture, Kenna-Camara Cottman, kicks off the Cedar’s Griot Series, which is dedicated to West African storytelling.
Sankofa Series highlights Black media
This Saturday, the Sankofa Series returns with a panel discussion about Black media at Macalester College.
Abolitionist organization MPD150 is sunsetting
The collective was inspired by the 150th anniversary of the Minneapolis Police Department to imagine alternatives to public safety.
Korean Culture Festival celebrates art, heritage
This past weekend the Korean Culture Festival welcomed Koreans and others to enjoy both traditional and modern dance and music at the MOA.
New St. Paul gallery amplifies Indigenous voices
Friedli Gallery and Studio in St. Paul is building community and affirming culture through art exhibitions in St. Paul.
Jason Sole on his journey to abolition
Co-founder of Relationships Evolving Possibilities(REP) provides a community-based alternative to the police for responding to emergencies.
“ADHDwhileBlack” raises awareness on TikTok
Social media platforms like TikTok have become home to conversations on mental health.
Filipino Minnesotans celebrate rich and vibrant culture
The Filipino community recently celebrated Filipino History month with stories, song and dance.
New Minnesota movie explores life with albinism
The independent film “Jasmine is a Star” tells the story of a young aspiring model with albinism.
Memorial to sexual assault survivors vandalized
This is the second attack on the Minneapolis memorial in the last five months.
Remembering the tragic era of American Indian boarding schools
Native Americans are still wrestling with the traumatic legacy of Boarding Schools.
Black mother creates business to honor, inspire daughter
“Chase My Creations” offers clothing featuring messages that address racism and empower women.
Native-led nonprofit is restoring Dakota land
Lower Phalen Creek Project is using traditional wisdom to preserve and protect sacred land on St. Paul’s East Side.
The joys of being a Black teacher
Friendship Academy teacher Selah McClain says she is in her dream job - teaching a predominantly Black first grade class.
Creating art to fuel social justice movements
Community activist Ricardo Levins Morales uses his artistic talents to tear down capitalist narratives that leave people feeling powerless.
A conference for Black women centered in joy
The fourth annual Follow Black Women conference is coming up on Oct 16. BLCK Press spoke with conference founder and host Catrice Jackson.