Sankofa Series highlights Black media
This Saturday, the Sankofa Series returns with a panel discussion about Black media at Macalester College.
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Jasmine McBride
Nov 10, 2022
Abolitionist organization MPD150 is sunsetting
The collective was inspired by the 150th anniversary of the Minneapolis Police Department to imagine alternatives to public safety.
Faaya Adem
Nov 10, 2022
Korean Culture Festival celebrates art, heritage
This past weekend the Korean Culture Festival welcomed Koreans and others to enjoy both traditional and modern dance and music at the MOA.
Faaya Adem
Nov 3, 2022
New St. Paul gallery amplifies Indigenous voices
Friedli Gallery and Studio in St. Paul is building community and affirming culture through art exhibitions in St. Paul.
Jasmine McBride
Nov 3, 2022
Jason Sole on his journey to abolition
Co-founder of Relationships Evolving Possibilities(REP) provides a community-based alternative to the police for responding to emergencies.
Chioma Uwagwu
Nov 2, 2022
“ADHDwhileBlack” raises awareness on TikTok
Social media platforms like TikTok have become home to conversations on mental health.
Isavela Lopez
Oct 27, 2022
Filipino Minnesotans celebrate rich and vibrant culture
The Filipino community recently celebrated Filipino History month with stories, song and dance.
Jasmine McBride
Oct 27, 2022
New Minnesota movie explores life with albinism
The independent film “Jasmine is a Star” tells the story of a young aspiring model with albinism.
Aaliyah Demry
Oct 27, 2022
Memorial to sexual assault survivors vandalized
This is the second attack on the Minneapolis memorial in the last five months.
Isavela Lopez
Oct 20, 2022
Remembering the tragic era of American Indian boarding schools
Native Americans are still wrestling with the traumatic legacy of Boarding Schools.
Jasmine McBride
Oct 20, 2022
Black mother creates business to honor, inspire daughter
“Chase My Creations” offers clothing featuring messages that address racism and empower women.
Ava Grace
Oct 19, 2022
Native-led nonprofit is restoring Dakota land
Lower Phalen Creek Project is using traditional wisdom to preserve and protect sacred land on St. Paul’s East Side.
Jasmine McBride
Oct 15, 2022
The joys of being a Black teacher
Friendship Academy teacher Selah McClain says she is in her dream job - teaching a predominantly Black first grade class.
Faaya Adem
Oct 13, 2022
Creating art to fuel social justice movements
Community activist Ricardo Levins Morales uses his artistic talents to tear down capitalist narratives that leave people feeling powerless.
Jasmine McBride
Oct 7, 2022
A conference for Black women centered in joy
The fourth annual Follow Black Women conference is coming up on Oct 16. BLCK Press spoke with conference founder and host Catrice Jackson.
Isavela Lopez
Oct 5, 2022
Puerto Ricans rally in Minnesota for their devastated homeland
The Puerto Rican community in Minnesota is urging the public to come to its aid in the wake of Hurricane Fiona.
Chioma Uwagwu
Oct 5, 2022
Duaba Unenra uses his art to imagine a better world
Springboard for the Arts has named 10 new Creative Economy Fellows. Each fellow is given a cash award to support their cultural work
Isavela Lopez
Sep 23, 2022
Uncertain future of DACA
Description: The future of DACA is being determined in an appeals court; the ruling will affect the lives of more than a million immigrants
Ava Grace
Sep 22, 2022
Hennepin County Attorney’s Race: Martha Holton Dimick
BLCK Press is profiling the candidates in the Hennepin County Attorney’s race. We spoke with former 4th District Judge Martha Holton Dimick.
Jasmine McBride
Sep 22, 2022
Twin Cities Jazz Singer Uplifts Joy
Thomasina Petrus brings a concert to Westminster Church centered on the theme of Joy.
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