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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.
New Minnesota movie explores life with albinism
The independent film “Jasmine is a Star” tells the story of a young aspiring model with albinism.
Jasmine McBride
Oct 27, 20221 min read
Memorial to sexual assault survivors vandalized
This is the second attack on the Minneapolis memorial in the last five months.
Aaliyah Demry
Oct 27, 20222 min read
Remembering the tragic era of American Indian boarding schools
Native Americans are still wrestling with the traumatic legacy of Boarding Schools.
Isavela Lopez
Oct 20, 20222 min read
Black mother creates business to honor, inspire daughter
“Chase My Creations” offers clothing featuring messages that address racism and empower women.
Jasmine McBride
Oct 20, 20222 min read
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.
Ava Grace Pourier
Oct 19, 20222 min read
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.
Jasmine McBride
Oct 15, 20222 min read
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.
Faaya Adem
Oct 13, 20222 min read
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.
Jasmine McBride
Oct 7, 20222 min read
Puerto Ricans rally in Minnesota for their devastated homeland
The Puerto Rican community in Minnesota is urging the public to come to its aid in the wake of Hurricane Fiona.
Isavela Lopez
Oct 5, 20222 min read
Duaba Unenra uses his art to imagine a better world
Springboard for the Arts has named 10 new Creative Economy Fellows. Each fellow is given a cash award to support their cultural work
Chioma Uwagwu
Oct 5, 20222 min read
Uncertain future of DACA
Description: The future of DACA is being determined in an appeals court; the ruling will affect the lives of more than a million immigrants
Isavela Lopez
Sep 23, 20222 min read
Hennepin County Attorney’s Race: Martha Holton Dimick
BLCK Press is profiling the candidates in the Hennepin County Attorney’s race. We spoke with former 4th District Judge Martha Holton Dimick.
Ava Grace Pourier
Sep 22, 20222 min read
Twin Cities Jazz Singer Uplifts Joy
Thomasina Petrus brings a concert to Westminster Church centered on the theme of Joy.
Jasmine McBride
Sep 22, 20222 min read
“HoodieCooks” celebrates Halal, Somali food on TikTok
Mahad Omar has built up a following on TikTok with his energetic mix of halal food reviews, cooking tutorials and game show-like challenges.
Faaya Adem
Sep 16, 20222 min read
The Prestigious Professional empowers BIPOC job seekers
The community-based professional development firm provides employment services to BIPOC job seekers in the greater Twin Cities.
Chioma Uwagwu
Sep 16, 20222 min read
Hennepin County Attorney’s Race: Mary Moriarty
We are profiling the candidates in the Hennepin County Attorney’s race. This week, we spoke with long time public defender Mary Moriarty
Ava Grace Pourier
Sep 16, 20222 min read
Augsburg students come together to advocate for better housing
Students at Augsburg University have called out excessive heat, cockroaches and rodents in their campus living quarters.
Isavela Lopez
Sep 9, 20222 min read
Personalized education for students who need it most
Paladin Career and Technical High School, a charter school is working to help students overcome their personal struggles.
Ava Grace Pourier
Sep 8, 20222 min read
Welcoming women into the skateboarding community
Skateboarding in Minneapolis is regaining popularity, but the predominantly male skating crowd is not always welcoming to women.
Ava Grace Pourier
Sep 1, 20221 min read
Young Black Mama Creates Judgment Free Non-Profit for Caregivers
A mutual aid model of organizing as an alternative to governmental assistance that is non-invasive for Black and brown caregivers
Jasmine McBride
Sep 1, 20222 min read
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