Yusef Mgeni obituary honors the Black Minnesota historian, community organizer and St. Paul NAACP leader whose generational legacy will echo for decades to come.
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Hennepin County considers reparations for Blacks, Indigenous
Hennepin County commissioners are moving forward with a proposal to establish a Reparations Research Task Force to examine historical racial harms and recommend ways to address inequities impacting Black and Indigenous residents.
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#MNBlackLife Photo Exhibit Showcases the Beauty and Resilience of Black Minnesota
#MNBlackLife, a new photo exhibit by photographer Bianca Rhodes, centers Black joy, community, and everyday brilliance in Minnesota. The one-night event is Wednesday, Oct. 22, 6–9 p.m., at 943 Payne Ave., Saint Paul. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; refreshments by Epic Graze.
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Year of the History-Makers
2018 proved to be the year of history-makers for African Americans across the country, and Minnesota, in particular.