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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.
50 Years of Firsts: The Untold Stories of Minnesota’s Black Legal Pioneers
Jeff Hassan graduated from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1973 and entered the University of Minnesota Law School that...
Rebecca Gilbuena
Apr 233 min read
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Creating Space, Spreading Grace: Sheletta Brundidge Hosts Groundbreaking Autism Event for Adults
Sheletta Brundidge has made a name for herself as a media entrepreneur, children’s book author, and community advocate. But recently, her...
Rebecca Gilbuena
Apr 224 min read
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Wisdom From our Elders: Reconnecting with Culture is an Act of Resistance for the Black Community
Elder Atum Azzahir was born in Mississippi in 1943 in the Jim Crow South and came to Minnesota in 1978. She founded the Cultural Wellness Center in 1996 and still serves the nonprofit as executive director.
Rebecca Gilbuena
Apr 214 min read
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The Journey of a Loctician: From 8x8 Cell to Eastside Salon
Da Twist Mastr is more than a loctician—she’s a lifestyle coach rooted in transformation. From styling crowns at Wyld Chydz  Hair Studio...
Rebecca Gilbuena
Apr 153 min read
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Four leading causes of wrongful convictions
There is a growing movement of people in the Twin Cities fighting for the 20,000+ wrongfully incarcerated individuals in the United...
Rebecca Gilbuena
Apr 152 min read
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It's past time Black women and girls feel safe in Minnesota
Saint Paul - Hundreds of people gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday as part of the first 'Missing and Murdered Black...
Rebecca Gilbuena
Apr 103 min read
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