Ananya Dance Theatre brings protest to the stage
Ananya Dance Theatre’s latest production, “Michhil Amra: We Are the Procession” captures the bodily expression of desire for a more just...
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Elijah Todd-Walden
Aug 21, 2023
Caravan for stolen lives demands police reform
A caravan of marchers took over a section of University Avenue in St. Paul Sunday, demanding justice for the lives of those taken by...
Chioma Uwagwu
Aug 18, 2023
All female swim spaces promote water safety
Cassidy Wester has worked in aquatics since she became a lifeguard at 14 years old. Now, as Brooklyn Park’s Aquatics and Fitness...
Jasmine McBride
Aug 4, 2023
Textile artist showcases collective joy
Alexandra Beaumont is a textile and movement artist based in Minneapolis. Her latest solo exhibit, “Dancing With Friends”, is a...
Jasmine McBride
Aug 2, 2023
Danez Smith hosts evening of poetry at Walker Art Center
Green Roof Poetry is a monthly series held by the Minneapolis Walker Art Center as a part of its 2023 Summer Social. Twin Cities’ most...
Jasmine McBride
Jul 28, 2023
Juxtaposition Arts hosts Sneaker Ball for grand reopening
Juxtaposition Arts is a youth art and design education center. JXTA curates training and camps for artists to deepen their skills,...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Jul 25, 2023
Brooklyn Center moves forward with memorial for Daunte Wright
The Brooklyn Center City Council was presented with the plans for the memorial site to Daunte Wright Monday evening. The memorial was...
Jasmine McBride
Jul 24, 2023
MIA exhibit honors life and legacy of artist Jim Denomie
Jim Denomie was an influential visual artist who used painting to share his perspective as an Ojibwe man in America. Denomie died in...
Jasmine McBride
Jul 21, 2023
Farm share creates food equity at no cost
Food for the People is a nonprofit that distributes free farm shares to BIPOC residents in the Twin Cities. Co-founder and Program...
Jasmine McBride
Jul 18, 2023
New album Phantom Cries speaks to motherhood
Kashimana Ahua is releasing her album, “Phantom Cries,” at the Cedar Cultural Center, July 28. Ahua says the album reflects her...
Jasmine McBride
Jul 14, 2023
Minneapolis shop centers plus-size urban wear
Earlier this year Nadine Walker opened Nadine’s Plus Size Boutique in Brooklyn Park to expand urban true-to-fit clothing options for plus...
Jasmine McBride
Jul 12, 2023
North Minneapolis Dance Crew Announced National Champs
Dance City is a competitive youth dance crew of North Minneapolis. The traveling team took a group of 25 girls to Las Vegas this past...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Jul 11, 2023
Food assistance programs struggle amid rising costs
Everyone has felt the pinch of increased grocery bills over the past couple of years. But for food assistance programs who make thousands...
Jasmine McBride
Jul 10, 2023
Saint Paul teacher brings Black history to life
Mississippi Delta Blues Camp is an annual youth-centered learning excursion designed to take Black youth to the Northwestern area of...
Jasmine McBride
Jul 4, 2023
“From Ally to Accomplice” calls antiracists to action
Seena Hodges is CEO and Founder of The Woke Coach, a racial equity consulting business. Hodges says to be “woke” means having the ability...
Jasmine McBride
Jun 26, 2023
Anti-racist, gender-inclusive doula training expands the dreams of all birthing bodies
The Birth Revolution is a Black, Trans, and Queer led organization that offers doula training and consulting to equip birth workers with...
Jasmine McBride
Jun 24, 2023
Art event explores the queerness of nature
The Minnesota Environmental Justice Table is presenting “Unleashing Our Nature,” a collaging workshop hosted by Nell Pierce. The event...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Jun 22, 2023
Public Art St. Paul hosts first ever “Wakpa Art Festival”
The new Wakpa Art Festival is billed as a triennial - meaning it will return every three years. Similar art festivals, such as the...
Jasmine McBride
Jun 21, 2023
New Minneapolis acupuncture clinic serves local artists
Pine Acupuncture, founded by Vincent Lu, opened earlier this month on June 3. Lu, who identifies as a creative, dedicated a lot of time...
Jasmine McBride
Jun 20, 2023
New event offers “speed-dating” for nonprofits
Twin Cities Nonviolent is hosting “Shall We Gather at the River,” a speed networking event for local nonprofits and community members to...
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