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Through powerful storytelling and community-driven journalism, BLCK Press reports on issues that matter most to Black communities—including justice, culture, policy, and resilience.
Iktomi Tattoo
Willard Malebear is a Lakota tattoo artist. Malebear is opening what he believes to be the first Indigenous owned and operated tattoo...
Ava Grace Pourier
Mar 3, 20231 min read
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...
Jasmine McBride
Mar 1, 20232 min read
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...
Faaya Adem
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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...
Jasmine McBride
Feb 24, 20233 min read
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...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Feb 20, 20232 min read
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...
Chioma Uwagwu
Feb 17, 20233 min read
“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...
Jasmine McBride
Feb 16, 20232 min read
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....
Jasmine McBride
Feb 10, 20233 min read
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...
Ava Grace Pourier
Feb 9, 20231 min read
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...
Jasmine McBride
Feb 8, 20232 min read
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...
Jasmine McBride
Feb 1, 20232 min read
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...
Jasmine McBride
Jan 27, 20232 min read
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...
Ava Grace Pourier
Jan 25, 20232 min read
Daddy Doulas Empower Black Fatherhood
Black Family Blueprint educates fathers and gets them involved in the birthing process.
Jasmine McBride
Jul 5, 20222 min read
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...
Jasmine McBride
May 10, 20221 min read
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,...
Jasmine McBride
Sep 28, 20212 min read
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