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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.
The Dream Shop in North Minneapolis Creates Community Impact
Markella Smith, founder of The Dream Shop, shared her story behind the inspiration that led to opening up this North Minneapolis shop,...
Jasmine McBride
Sep 28, 20212 min read
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Minneapolis Mayor’s New Public Safety Plan Criticized Ahead of Charter Amendment Vote
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced a four point public safety plan Monday afternoon that would integrate existing public safety work...
Georgia Fort
Sep 28, 20211 min read
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The Cycle of Minnesota Homelessness
Each summer Tent encampments fill unoccupied areas in the Twin Cities. Each winter we see the people in those encampments endure...
Georgia Fort
Sep 23, 20214 min read
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Judge Reverses Decision To Have State Pay Legal Fees for Derek Chauvin’s Appeal
Derek Chauvin, former Minneapolis police officer responsible for the murder of George Floyd has filed to appeal his murder conviction as...
Georgia Fort
Sep 23, 20211 min read
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How America Chooses the Missing Women It Searches For
Anyone with a heart would hope a missing person would be found and brought back to their loved ones. Even the thought of a loved one...
Jasmine McBride
Sep 20, 20214 min read
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Breaking: Former Georgia Prosecutor is Indicted for Violation of Oath in Ahmaud Arbery Case
Former Georgia district attorney, Jackie Johnson, has been indicted for violating her oath taken in office to commit acts of honesty in...
Georgia Fort
Sep 2, 20212 min read
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