The Her Story Sister Spokesman event brought women together at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center to celebrate African American authors and storytelling.
Arts + Culture
A space for local and national arts and entertainment stories, with an emphasis on stories pertaining to the African American experience.
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Panel explores feminist journalism from Ms. Magazine to Teen Vogue
Feminist journalism was the focus of a Women’s History Month discussion featuring journalist Elaine Welteroth and writer Dr. Janell Hobson.
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Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis bring “Nothing But Hits” to Las Vegas residency
Legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis will debut their “Nothing But Hits” Las Vegas residency celebrating decades of chart-topping music.
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Dancer creates space to move, belong and grow, with plans for a future studio
Imani Moore turned her lifelong passion for dance into Locomotive Dance Crew, a Twin Cities group focused on community, inclusion and performance.
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A State of the Union: A Five-Year Reflection on Amanda Gorman’s Inaugural Poem
Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb,” recited at the 2021 inauguration, continues to resonate five years later as Americans navigate division and the pursuit of unity.
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Through Song and Stage, Minnesota singer builds confidence, courage and legacy
Jamela Pettiford, inspired by gospel legend Mahalia Jackson, has spent her life performing, teaching, and empowering others through music. From stage performances to community programs in Saint Paul, she blends neo-soul, gospel, and classical trap to inspire resilience and confidence in youth and the Black community.
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Black Europe Film Festival returned to Minneapolis for second year
The Black Europe Film Festival Minneapolis hosted its second annual event, showcasing diaspora films centered on Afro-Pasts and Afro-Futures.
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St. Paul exhibition showcases African diaspora artists
The In Our Presence exhibition at the African Museum, Arts, and Cultural Center highlights four African American artists, creating space for reflection, identity and community during Black History Month.
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‘Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback’ Now Streaming on Peacock
Field Generals Black quarterbacks docuseries on Peacock examines the history, barriers, and cultural impact of Black quarterbacks in professional football.
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Poet transforms personal healing into rhythm and poetry for the community
South Minneapolis poet and emcee Se’Anna Johnson is using hip-hop, storytelling and community engagement to foster healing, literacy and empowerment.
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Planting Seeds of Change Through Storytelling: Two Exciting Writing Opportunities
PPGJLI writing competitions invite Saint Paul residents and Minnesota youth to submit original poetry, essays, and stories celebrating culture, justice, and leadership.
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From plastic sax to Hall of Fame
Walter Chancellor Jr Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction recognizes 62 years of dedication to the saxophone, from Des Moines beginnings to a lasting Minneapolis music legacy.
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Gratitude for great jazz past and future
Jazz at Lincoln Center Wynton Marsalis begins a phased leadership transition after 40 years, as the jazz world reflects on his impact and looks ahead to 2026.
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The fire that endures: Black legacy, power, and the unfinished work
Black history is not a chapter in America’s story, it is the story. It is the soil beneath our feet, the wind that pushes us forward, and the fire that refuses to be extinguished. It is a lineage of courage, brilliance, defiance, and hope that stretches from the stolen shores of Africa to the highest […]
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‘Our First Bus Ride’ brings Hale-Field school integration history to life
Black history Minneapolis school integration is explored in a new children’s book recounting the 1971 Hale-Field Elementary bus ride.
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Black voices come alive at Sundance 2026
Black voices at Sundance 2026 delivered powerful films exploring family, history, and resistance as the festival prepares to leave Park City.
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Ralph Remington launches “Penetrating Whiteness,” a personal and political examination of white supremacy
Ralph Remington never intended to write a book, but inspiration from James Baldwin led him to compile years of essays into Penetrating Whiteness: How White Supremacy Built America. During a Twin Cities book launch, Remington shared powerful reflections on race, empathy and navigating today’s political moment.
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Black dolls, big impact
Black dolls are often harder to find and more expensive than white dolls, raising concerns about representation, self-esteem, and equity for Black children.
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Artist’s creative evolution expands beyond stage and screen
From a young age, she knew she wanted to act, even if she didn’t yet know what that path would look like. That early spark led her from Minnesota to Los Angeles and back home again, guiding her through realms as varied as education, military service, theater, poetry and motivational speaking. Perdue’s journey began in […]