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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.
Creativity as a career hack
Visual multimedia artist, teaching artist, and filmmaker, Rajine Williams, is working to spread the value of creative expression.
Chioma Uwagwu
Jul 5, 20222 min read
Monthly market builds business for Black-owned companies
The Black Market, held on the second Saturday of each month in St. Paul, amplifies Black-owned businesses in the Twin Cities.
Faaya Adem
Jul 5, 20221 min read
Artist Darius Dotch didn’t let the pandemic slow him down
The professional actor used the lockdown to reinvest in himself.
Aaliyah Demry
Jun 28, 20222 min read
Backyard concert series presents Mayyadda, Nur-D
Sean Kershaw & Tim Hawkins went from spouses to co-producers when they created Grand Oak Opry, a backyard concert series in the St.Paul.
Chioma Uwagwu
Jun 28, 20221 min read
Powerful portraiture changes perceptions
Photographer Xavier Tavera & painter Leslie Barlow both use portraiture to combat misrepresentation, influence new narratives, and community
Jasmine McBride
Jun 28, 20222 min read
Frogtown hosts 26th annual Community Peace Celebration
In the wake of increased violence, organizers say the event’s message is more important than ever.
Jasmine McBride
Jun 22, 20221 min read
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
Chioma Uwagwu
Jun 22, 20222 min read
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
Faaya Adem
Jun 22, 20222 min read
People’s Summit in Los Angeles draws support from Minnesotans
Activists protested the Summit of the Americas in both Minneapolis and Los Angeles.
Nadia Shaarawi
Jun 16, 20221 min read
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.
Jasmine McBride
Jun 16, 20221 min read
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
Aaliyah Demry
Jun 16, 20222 min read
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.
Kai Sanchez Avila
Jun 8, 20222 min read
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.
Aaliyah Demry
Jun 8, 20222 min read
Forreal Coffeehouse works to dismantle systemic economic barriers
Forreal Coffeehouse, located in George Floyd Square, is merging personalized education with employment.
Jasmine McBride
Jun 8, 20222 min read
Brownbody Traces Sacred Steps
An all Black cast brings the ancestral ritual of “Ring Shout” to the ice rink.
Jasmine McBride
Jun 1, 20221 min read
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.
Faaya Adem
Jun 1, 20221 min read
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.
Chioma Uwagwu
Jun 1, 20221 min read
“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.
Jasmine McBride
May 26, 20221 min read
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
Aaliyah Demry
May 26, 20222 min read
Playing it forward, one pint at a time
MetroNOME Brewing is committed to nurturing music education in the Twin Cities.
Chioma Uwagwu
May 25, 20221 min read
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