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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.
Changing the narrative, one video at a time
Youth Lens 360 creates opportunities for young creatives interested in video production and empowers them to dismantle mainstream media...
Jasmine McBride
Dec 23, 20222 min read
Twin Cities writing group holds space for Black women's words, lives
Fifteen years ago writer Carolyn Holbrook started “Twin Cities Black Women Writing” to create a space specifically for Black women...
Jasmine McBride
Dec 22, 20222 min read
Women of color are making valuable connections… over brunch
Brown Skin Brunchin’, which hosts networking events for women of color, is coming to Minneapolis on January 15. Founded in 2018, Brown...
Aaliyah Demry
Dec 16, 20222 min read
SAPHS supports Somali students pursuing careers in health care
The Somali Association for Pre-Health Students (SAPHS) is back on the University of Minnesota Twin-Cities campus. SAPHS works to connect...
Faaya Adem
Dec 15, 20221 min read
Pillsbury House Theatre’s new season focuses on healing
Located just three blocks from where George Floyd was murdered, Pillsbury House Theatre has a long history of making space for difficult...
Jasmine McBride
Dec 15, 20222 min read
Flava Cafe gives young women of color a space to ‘espresso’ themselves
Coffee is a daily ritual for many, but at Flava Cafe in St. Paul it’s also a key to change for young women of color. Flava Cafe equips...
Ava Grace Pourier
Dec 7, 20222 min read
Providing Healthy Food to build Social Justice
A St. Paul food shelf is working to create a new model of mutual aid. Eureka Compass Vegan Food is a community-funded food shelf...
Jasmine McBride
Dec 7, 20222 min read
Communities of color more likely to die from COVID, despite vaccinations
New research published by the University of Minnesota finds that, statewide, white people are getting vaccinated for COVID19 at a lower rate
Chioma Uwagwu
Dec 6, 20222 min read
MN Freedom Fund Works to End Pretrial Cash Bail
The pretrial detention system in Minnesota disproportionately impacts communities of color.
Jasmine McBride
Nov 25, 20222 min read
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.
Faaya Adem
Nov 25, 20222 min read
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
Chioma Uwagwu
Nov 25, 20222 min read
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
Jasmine McBride
Nov 16, 20222 min read
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.
Jasmine McBride
Nov 16, 20222 min read
Sankofa Series highlights Black media
This Saturday, the Sankofa Series returns with a panel discussion about Black media at Macalester College.
Jasmine McBride
Nov 10, 20222 min read
Abolitionist organization MPD150 is sunsetting
The collective was inspired by the 150th anniversary of the Minneapolis Police Department to imagine alternatives to public safety.
Jasmine McBride
Nov 10, 20222 min read
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.
Faaya Adem
Nov 10, 20222 min read
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.
Faaya Adem
Nov 3, 20222 min read
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.
Jasmine McBride
Nov 3, 20222 min read
“ADHDwhileBlack” raises awareness on TikTok
Social media platforms like TikTok have become home to conversations on mental health.
Chioma Uwagwu
Nov 2, 20223 min read
Filipino Minnesotans celebrate rich and vibrant culture
The Filipino community recently celebrated Filipino History month with stories, song and dance.
Isavela Lopez
Oct 27, 20222 min read
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