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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 alkaline bodega and herb shop opens in Minneapolis
Black-owned business “Keiko’s Kitchen” is opening this weekend in Uptown, offering healthy foods and plant-based medicine.
Jasmine McBride
Aug 24, 20222 min read
It’s not about a headdress, it’s about healing
A monumental visit by the Pope to Canada quickly became controversial when he was given a war bonnet. Isabel Lopez reports.
Isavela Lopez
Aug 24, 20223 min read
Twin Cities group amplifies voices of Muslim women
Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment - or “RISE” - is working to empower Muslim women to become leaders in their communities.
Faaya Adem
Aug 24, 20221 min read
New youth-run coffee shop opens on East Side
Roots Cafe hopes to create an open and safe space for the neighborhood.
Isavela Lopez
Aug 20, 20222 min read
Nationwide campaign brings mental health training to barber shops
The Confess Project is a nationwide initiative to equip Black boys and men with the tools they need to improve their mental health.
Aaliyah Demry
Aug 19, 20221 min read
“Chocolate Milk” highlights Black breastfeeding during National Breastfeeding month
The annual public event, Chocolate Milk Day, celebrates Black breastfeeding families in Minneapolis.
Jasmine McBride
Aug 18, 20221 min read
Cow Tipping Press empowers neurodiverse writers
The Minnesota nonprofit has released four new books featuring works created in its summer writing program.
Faaya Adem
Aug 10, 20222 min read
America’s first Black drag queen brought to life in MN theater festival
“The Real Black Swan” explores the story of William Dorsey Swann, a drag queen and civil rights activist in the late 1800s.
Aaliyah Demry
Aug 10, 20222 min read
QUEERSPACE
QUEERSPACE Collective is on a mission to create spaces where LGBTQ youth feel safe and empowered.
Chioma Uwagwu
Aug 4, 20222 min read
Little Africa Fest shuts down a major street for Black Celebration
The annual festival, which will block off Snelling Avenue from University to Lafond Avenue, is bigger than ever.
Jasmine McBride
Aug 4, 20222 min read
FLOW Northside Art Crawl returns for its 16th Year
The three-day art festival showcases great art being made every day on the Northside.
Aaliyah Demry
Jul 29, 20222 min read
Tamales y Bicicletas tackles food insecurity in South Minneapolis
The urban farm is empowering people to reconnect to the land as they grow foods native to Central and Latin America.
Faaya Adem
Jul 27, 20222 min read
Protestors of Chappelle show released without charges
Twin Cities residents protested the 3 day run of Dave Chappelle’s comedy show at Varsity Theatre in Minneapolis.
Chioma Uwagwu
Jul 27, 20222 min read
Supreme Court decision on Roe V. Wade reflects minority view
In Minnesota, the right to an abortion is protected - for now.
Aaliyah Demry
Jul 21, 20222 min read
Vigil remembers Jayland Walker
Racial justice activists recently came together in Minneapolis to honor the life of Jayland Walker, who was shot 46 times by Ohio police.
Isavela Lopez
Jul 21, 20221 min read
“V-Fest” focuses on Black health and wellness
The festival will take place in St. Paul and Minneapolis with presentations by health experts, cooking tutorials and family activities.
Jasmine McBride
Jul 21, 20222 min read
Growing the future by protecting the forest
Black-owned business Growing Futures is working to preserve and protect forestland in Northern Minnesota.
Jasmine McBride
Jul 13, 20222 min read
Carlyle Brown returns to the stage with “The History of Religion”
Writer and performer Carlyle Brown’s new play “The History of Religion” opens July 15 at the Illusion Theater in Minneapolis.
Chioma Uwagwu
Jul 13, 20221 min read
Creating space - and healthy competition - for spoken word
The Twin Cities has a deep and rich history of slam poetry. “‘Till the Last Word,” is working to cultivate more spaces for spoken word.
Faaya Adem
Jul 13, 20221 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
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