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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.
Court Delivers Victory for Kimberly Handy-Jones in Civil Rights Case
The U.S. District Court has granted Kimberly Handy-Jones a substantial victory, awarding her family significant attorney fees and...
Rebecca Gilbuena
Aug 11, 20252 min read
Hennepin County and Met Council Accused of Backtracking on Equity Commitments
Community leaders and residents rallied outside Metro Transit offices Thursday, calling out Hennepin County and the Metropolitan Council...
Rebecca Gilbuena
Aug 7, 20253 min read
Fighting for Transparency: Reinvestigation Workgroup's Bold Legal Challenge Against Coon Rapids Police
The Reinvestigation Workgroup’s lawsuit against the Coon Rapids Police Department is a significant milestone in the ongoing battle for data transparency and police accountability. As the organization pushes for greater access to information regarding police use of force, it highlights the necessity of transparency in rebuilding trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Rebecca Gilbuena
Aug 1, 20253 min read
Remembering Justin “DJ Juice” Marshall: A Life Cut Short by Violence
On what should’ve been his 37th birthday, Justin Marshall was tragically shot and killed while biking home in Minneapolis in the early...
Rebecca Gilbuena
Jul 30, 20252 min read
Waddup Dough Brings Flavor, Family and Purpose to the Twin Cities
When you walk into Waddup Dough, a vibrant new desert shop in St. Anthony Village located in the heart of the Twin Cities metro, you’re...
Rebecca Gilbuena
Jul 30, 20253 min read
Mayor Frey Ignores Call for Accountability in Wake of Hanneman Reassignment
The officer who killed Amir Locke has been reassigned from MPD’s use-of-force training after public outcry. But Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey still hasn’t responded to an open letter demanding accountability and reform.
Rebecca Gilbuena
Jul 28, 20252 min read
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