Stanley Eugene Williams, Ph.D, age 94, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on March 18, 2026.
Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
Benny Roberts on Legacy, Leadership, and Community
The latest Blacklight on Sports podcast spotlights Benny Roberts, Executive Director of the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. A proud Rondo descendant and St. Paul Central grad, Roberts reflects on his journey from athlete to community leader, preserving history while building pathways to health, wellness, and opportunity.
Hallie Q. Brown Center’s 96 years inspire an ambitious vision
The Hallie Q. Brown Community Center celebrated its 96th anniversary and announced plans for a 25,000-square-foot expansion to address pressing community needs such as health disparities, food insecurity, and environmental justice.
