Forreal Coffeehouse works to dismantle systemic economic barriers
Forreal Coffeehouse, located in George Floyd Square, is merging personalized education with employment.
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Georgia Fort
Jun 1, 2022
Brownbody Traces Sacred Steps
An all Black cast brings the ancestral ritual of “Ring Shout” to the ice rink.
Georgia Fort
Jun 1, 2022
Young writers speak out in “We See Each Other”
The nonprofit 826 MSP is creating opportunities for young people to have their writing published and their voices heard.
Georgia Fort
Jun 1, 2022
Douglas Kearney explores entertainment, violence and protest through poetry
Professor, Poet and Performer Douglas Kearney won the Minnesota Book award for his seventh poetry book, Sho.
Georgia Fort
May 26, 2022
“Cycle Sisters” teaches Black and brown women to bike with confidence
“Cycle Sisters” supports local businesses and the environment while empowering women to pioneer wellness efforts.
Aaliyah Demry
May 26, 2022
Black Girl Joy returns to Minneapolis
The 2nd annual “Black Girl Joy” event celebrates women and girls who work to bring joy to the community
Georgia Fort
May 25, 2022
Playing it forward, one pint at a time
MetroNOME Brewing is committed to nurturing music education in the Twin Cities.
Georgia Fort
May 17, 2022
Fighting hunger - while respecting culture - during Ramadan
Local Minneapolis restaurants East Village Grill and Afro Deli spent the month of Ramadan making, distributing, and delivering free...
Georgia Fort
May 17, 2022
U of M campus group promotes Black sisterhood
Black Motivated Women - or “BMW” - is a student group at the University of Minnesota that supports Black women on the Twin Cities campus....
Georgia Fort
May 17, 2022
Memorialize the Movement hosts the 2nd annual Justice for George Exhibit
This weekend “Memorialize the Movement” brings the community together to heal, reflect, and learn from the display of more than 200...
Aaliyah Demry
May 10, 2022
Roots for the Home Team returns to Target Field
Food choices at the ballpark have changed a lot from the days of hot dogs and popcorn. Thanks to Roots for the Home Team, Twins fans at...
Jasmine McBride
May 10, 2022
HEAL Mpls Cafe brings healthy food choices to North Minneapolis
Sierra Carter, creator of Minneapolis’ Northside wellness sanctuary the Zen Bin, is now opening a cafe called Heal Mpls. “HEAL” stands...
Chioma Uwagwu
May 10, 2022
New program supports preservation of ancestral knowledge
The new fellowship financially supports four Culture Bearers who practice sacred and healing lifeways and share cultural art practices...
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