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Black and Funny Improv Fest Centers Black Joy

The 7th annual Black and Funny Improv Festival is bringing artists from across the country to Minnesota. Festival Founder John...

Jasmine McBride

Mar 16, 20232 min read

Minnesota Senate passes School Lunches for All Bill

The Minnesota State Senate passed the School Lunches for All bill Tuesday, marking a landmark change in how children receive food in...

Elijah Todd-Walden

Mar 15, 20231 min read

Community pays tribute to beloved North Minneapolis elder

Teacher, artist and beloved mentor Beverly Cottman passed away unexpectedly over the weekend while on vacation in Egypt. (Photo courtesy...

BLCK Press Staff

Mar 14, 20232 min read

Minnesota Legislature to pass bill enshrining tribal sovereignty over adoption policies

The Minnesota legislature is on track to pass a bill to modify the Minnesotan Indian Family Preservation Act. The bill removes...

Elijah Todd-Walden

Mar 13, 20231 min read

Minneapolis settles with family of slain Chaisher Vue

The Minneapolis City Council passed a motion Thursday morning to settle with the family of Chiasher Vue, 52, who was shot and killed by...

Elijah Todd-Walden

Mar 10, 20232 min read

Trans Minnesotans and allies rally to defend trans lives

Attendees of a rally in Minneapolis to defend trans lives listen to one of the organizers speak. (Elijah Todd-Walden/ BLCK Press)...

Elijah Todd-Walden

Mar 10, 20232 min read

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