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Aaliyah Demry
Jul 21, 2022
Supreme Court decision on Roe V. Wade reflects minority view
In Minnesota, the right to an abortion is protected - for now.
Isavela Lopez
Jul 21, 2022
Vigil remembers Jayland Walker
Racial justice activists recently came together in Minneapolis to honor the life of Jayland Walker, who was shot 46 times by Ohio police.
Jasmine McBride
Jul 21, 2022
“V-Fest” focuses on Black health and wellness
The festival will take place in St. Paul and Minneapolis with presentations by health experts, cooking tutorials and family activities.
Jasmine McBride
Jul 13, 2022
Growing the future by protecting the forest
Black-owned business Growing Futures is working to preserve and protect forestland in Northern Minnesota.
Chioma Uwagwu
Jul 13, 2022
Carlyle Brown returns to the stage with “The History of Religion”
Writer and performer Carlyle Brown’s new play “The History of Religion” opens July 15 at the Illusion Theater in Minneapolis.
Faaya Adem
Jul 13, 2022
Creating space - and healthy competition - for spoken word
The Twin Cities has a deep and rich history of slam poetry. “‘Till the Last Word,” is working to cultivate more spaces for spoken word.
Jasmine McBride
Jul 5, 2022
Daddy Doulas Empower Black Fatherhood
Black Family Blueprint educates fathers and gets them involved in the birthing process.
Chioma Uwagwu
Jul 5, 2022
Creativity as a career hack
Visual multimedia artist, teaching artist, and filmmaker, Rajine Williams, is working to spread the value of creative expression.
Faaya Adem
Jul 5, 2022
Monthly market builds business for Black-owned companies
The Black Market, held on the second Saturday of each month in St. Paul, amplifies Black-owned businesses in the Twin Cities.
Aaliyah Demry
Jun 28, 2022
Artist Darius Dotch didn’t let the pandemic slow him down
The professional actor used the lockdown to reinvest in himself.
Chioma Uwagwu
Jun 28, 2022
Backyard concert series presents Mayyadda, Nur-D
Sean Kershaw & Tim Hawkins went from spouses to co-producers when they created Grand Oak Opry, a backyard concert series in the St.Paul.
Jasmine McBride
Jun 28, 2022
Powerful portraiture changes perceptions
Photographer Xavier Tavera & painter Leslie Barlow both use portraiture to combat misrepresentation, influence new narratives, and community
Jasmine McBride
Jun 22, 2022
Frogtown hosts 26th annual Community Peace Celebration
In the wake of increased violence, organizers say the event’s message is more important than ever.
Chioma Uwagwu
Jun 22, 2022
JXTA's new campus delayed but still on track
Juxtaposition Arts, or JXTA, is building a new campus to house its art and design education center for youth in North Minneapolis. The camp
Georgia Fort
Jun 22, 2022
New art exhibition focuses on Black abstractionists
“Take Root Among the Stars: Black Abstraction in the Midwest” uses the language of abstract art to reflect on this pivotal moment in history
CBJ Staff
Jun 16, 2022
People’s Summit in Los Angeles draws support from Minnesotans
Activists protested the Summit of the Americas in both Minneapolis and Los Angeles.
Georgia Fort
Jun 16, 2022
New creative space, The Legacy Building, holds its grand opening on Juneteenth
The South Minneapolis building provides musicians and other artists studio space to rehearse and record.
Aaliyah Demry
Jun 16, 2022
Celebrating St. Paul history on Juneteenth
Rondo Center of Diverse Expression is hosting its second annual Juneteenth celebration. The event marks both the end of slavery in the Unite
Georgia Fort
Jun 8, 2022
Afrofuturism, Afro Fantasy breathe new life into old genres
Minneapolis author T Aaron Cisco is writing sci-fi and fantasy books he wishes he could have read as a young Black nerd.
Georgia Fort
Jun 8, 2022
A tough year for North Community High
The school year has come to a close for students in North Minneapolis, but they’ve still got a lot on their minds.
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