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    Frogtown hosts 26th annual Community Peace Celebration

    Frogtown hosts 26th annual Community Peace Celebration

    In the wake of increased violence, organizers say the event’s message is more important than ever.
    JXTA's new campus delayed but still on track

    JXTA's new campus delayed but still on track

    Juxtaposition Arts, or JXTA, is building a new campus to house its art and design education center for youth in North Minneapolis. The camp
    New art exhibition focuses on Black abstractionists

    New art exhibition focuses on Black abstractionists

    “Take Root Among the Stars: Black Abstraction in the Midwest” uses the language of abstract art to reflect on this pivotal moment in history
     People’s Summit in Los Angeles draws support from Minnesotans

    People’s Summit in Los Angeles draws support from Minnesotans

    Activists protested the Summit of the Americas in both Minneapolis and Los Angeles.
    New creative space, The Legacy Building, holds its grand opening on Juneteenth

    New creative space, The Legacy Building, holds its grand opening on Juneteenth

    The South Minneapolis building provides musicians and other artists studio space to rehearse and record.
    Celebrating St. Paul history on Juneteenth

    Celebrating St. Paul history on Juneteenth

    Rondo Center of Diverse Expression is hosting its second annual Juneteenth celebration. The event marks both the end of slavery in the Unite
    Afrofuturism, Afro Fantasy breathe new life into old genres

    Afrofuturism, Afro Fantasy breathe new life into old genres

    Minneapolis author T Aaron Cisco is writing sci-fi and fantasy books he wishes he could have read as a young Black nerd.
    A tough year for North Community High

    A tough year for North Community High

    The school year has come to a close for students in North Minneapolis, but they’ve still got a lot on their minds.
    Forreal Coffeehouse works to dismantle systemic economic barriers

    Forreal Coffeehouse works to dismantle systemic economic barriers

    Forreal Coffeehouse, located in George Floyd Square, is merging personalized education with employment.
    Brownbody Traces Sacred Steps

    Brownbody Traces Sacred Steps

    An all Black cast brings the ancestral ritual of “Ring Shout” to the ice rink.
    Young writers speak out in “We See Each Other”

    Young writers speak out in “We See Each Other”

    The nonprofit 826 MSP is creating opportunities for young people to have their writing published and their voices heard.
    Douglas Kearney explores entertainment, violence and protest through poetry

    Douglas Kearney explores entertainment, violence and protest through poetry

    Professor, Poet and Performer Douglas Kearney won the Minnesota Book award for his seventh poetry book, Sho.
    “Cycle Sisters” teaches Black and brown women to bike with confidence

    “Cycle Sisters” teaches Black and brown women to bike with confidence

    “Cycle Sisters” supports local businesses and the environment while empowering women to pioneer wellness efforts.
    Black Girl Joy returns to Minneapolis

    Black Girl Joy returns to Minneapolis

    The 2nd annual “Black Girl Joy” event celebrates women and girls who work to bring joy to the community
    Playing it forward, one pint at a time

    Playing it forward, one pint at a time

    MetroNOME Brewing is committed to nurturing music education in the Twin Cities.
    Fighting hunger - while respecting culture - during Ramadan

    Fighting hunger - while respecting culture - during Ramadan

    Local Minneapolis restaurants East Village Grill and Afro Deli spent the month of Ramadan making, distributing, and delivering free...
    U of M campus group promotes Black sisterhood

    U of M campus group promotes Black sisterhood

    Black Motivated Women - or “BMW” - is a student group at the University of Minnesota that supports Black women on the Twin Cities campus....
    Memorialize the Movement hosts the 2nd annual Justice for George Exhibit

    Memorialize the Movement hosts the 2nd annual Justice for George Exhibit

    This weekend “Memorialize the Movement” brings the community together to heal, reflect, and learn from the display of more than 200...
    Roots for the Home Team returns to Target Field

    Roots for the Home Team returns to Target Field

    Food choices at the ballpark have changed a lot from the days of hot dogs and popcorn. Thanks to Roots for the Home Team, Twins fans at...
    HEAL Mpls Cafe brings healthy food choices to North Minneapolis

    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...
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