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Youth shelter opens new clothing “store” for clients

Jasmine McBride

Aug 20

Youth shelter opens new clothing “store” for clients

Catholic Charities’ Minneapolis youth shelter Hope Street wants its clients to feel good about their donated clothing.

Environmental advocates celebrate closure of iron foundry

Jasmine McBride

Aug 18

Environmental advocates celebrate closure of iron foundry

People gathered at Cedar Field Park in Minneapolis to celebrate a day after Smith Foundry permanently closed its operations.

Blak Grit, an art exhibition of Black male vulnerability

Jasmine McBride

Aug 13

Blak Grit, an art exhibition of Black male vulnerability

The art exhibition Blak Grit seeks to destigmatize the vulnerability of Black men.

One pastor's holistic vision for East Side's youth

Selah Jacoway

Aug 5

One pastor's holistic vision for East Side's youth

A St. Paul pastor is working to create a youth center on the city’s East Side.

The transformative work of a safe harbor case manager

Ciara Brooks

Aug 1

The transformative work of a safe harbor case manager

Few roles are as impactful as that of a Safe Harbor Case Manager, whose job is to work with people who have been

New program helps BIPOC youth navigate life

Angeline Patrick Pacheco

Jul 29

New program helps BIPOC youth navigate life

The Co-Lab Summer Pop-Up is intended to be a one-stop shop for all the essentials a young adult may need.

New child welfare system takes holistic approach

Jasmine McBride

Jul 17

New child welfare system takes holistic approach

The newly launched MN Department of Children, Youth, and Family Services consolidates all child-focused programs into one department.

4th of July Weekend picks: Beyond fireworks and BBQs

Jasmine McBride

Jul 3

4th of July Weekend picks: Beyond fireworks and BBQs

From memorials to music concerts, we have something for you to do this holiday weekend.

Hi Cotton Ball protests exploitation through community, joy, and queerness

Jasmine McBride

Jun 29

Hi Cotton Ball protests exploitation through community, joy, and queerness

The LBGTQ community of color is reclaiming space and culture with the Hi Cotton Ball.

New V3 center serves health and wellness in North Minneapolis

Jasmine McBride

Jun 28

New V3 center serves health and wellness in North Minneapolis

This week marked the opening of V3, a new wellness center in North Minneapolis dedicated to improving health outcomes in the community.

Mali Center committed to building health and wealth in Rondo

Jasmine McBride

Jun 25

Mali Center committed to building health and wealth in Rondo

A new entrepreneurial hub dedicated to building economic wealth and physical health in Rondo opens its doors to the community July 1.

Juneteenth: Barriers to freedom and belonging remain

Jasmine McBride

Jun 24

Juneteenth: Barriers to freedom and belonging remain

158 years after Juneteenth, many Americans of African descent still see real liberation as a dream.

Brooklyn Park youth hub seeks $4m to complete major expansion

Jasmine McBride

Jun 19

Brooklyn Park youth hub seeks $4m to complete major expansion

Zanewood Recreation Center is seeking $4 million from the Brooklyn Park City Council to create a new teen center.

"Unearthing Us" encourages readers to dig deep into their ancestry

Jasmine McBride

Jun 11

"Unearthing Us" encourages readers to dig deep into their ancestry

Unearthing Us: Poems and Practices for Discovering Our Fullest Selves encourages its readers to dig deep and find “home.”

Terrell's Garden transforms pain into peace

Jasmine McBride

Jun 10

Terrell's Garden transforms pain into peace

What was an empty lot in North Minneapolis is now a peace garden named after a three-year-old boy lost to gun violence.

“A Litany of She” affirms the worth of the marginalized

Jasmine McBride

Jun 6

“A Litany of She” affirms the worth of the marginalized

The new book of poetry “A Litany of She” explores the experience of marginalization across race, gender, and ability.

“Songs for Our Fathers” series celebrates fatherhood

Jasmine McBride

May 30

“Songs for Our Fathers” series celebrates fatherhood

A series of panel discussions and writing workshops this month will explore and celebrate the diverse expressions of fatherhood.

Penumbra’s “Flex” shoots - and scores - for female empowerment

Jasmine McBride

May 20

Penumbra’s “Flex” shoots - and scores - for female empowerment

Penumbra Theatre’s production “Flex” tells a story of basketball dreams, teen pregnancy, and sisterhood. Written by Candice Jones and...

Mother of slain son advocates for alternative responses to the police

Jasmine McBride

May 6

Mother of slain son advocates for alternative responses to the police

A mother who lost her son to a mental health episode involving police has become a champion for alternatives to police intervention.

Jasmine McBride

Apr 29

Glow Up conference empowers Black girls

"Glow Up" presents young Black girls with positive role models and tools for self care and healing.

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