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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.
Trial of a former Minneapolis police office POSTPONED
The trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged with criminal vehicular homicide and second-degree murder has been postponed....
Chioma Uwagwu
Aug 31, 20221 min read
New alkaline bodega and herb shop opens in Minneapolis
Black-owned business “Keiko’s Kitchen” is opening this weekend in Uptown, offering healthy foods and plant-based medicine.
Jasmine McBride
Aug 24, 20222 min read
It’s not about a headdress, it’s about healing
A monumental visit by the Pope to Canada quickly became controversial when he was given a war bonnet. Isabel Lopez reports.
Isavela Lopez
Aug 24, 20223 min read
Twin Cities group amplifies voices of Muslim women
Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment - or “RISE” - is working to empower Muslim women to become leaders in their communities.
Faaya Adem
Aug 24, 20221 min read
Minimum wages will increase 2.5% in 2023
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has announced that minimum wages will increase by 2.5% in 2023 in order to keep up with...
BLCK Press Staff
Aug 24, 20221 min read
Former Mpls police officers reject plea deal, appeal federal convictions
In less than a week, former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng both announced they would appeal their federal...
BLCK Press Staff
Aug 21, 20222 min read
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