Sister Spokesman hosted its “Seed, Plant and Harvest, Let’s Grow Girl!” event, featuring presenter Kim Geraci, Tracey Williams-Dillard, and artist Sage.
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Dr. Ronda Chakolis: Trailblazer in health care and community engagement
Dr. Ronda Chakolis is the first woman of color to lead the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.
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Minneapolis receives funds to document Black history and list historic places
Minneapolis has received $75,000 from the National Park Service to document the history and contribution of Black people to the city.
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MSR publisher delivers inspiration to Stillwater inmates
Tracey Williams-Dillard, publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, spoke to inmates at the Stillwater prison about her family’s 90-year legacy, and how the MSR newspaper has helped to give a voice to the voiceless.
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Sister Spokesman celebrates Women’s History Month with powerhouse panelists
Sister Spokesman, a gathering of African American women, celebrated Women’s History Month with a powerhouse panel.
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Vetaw speaks out on disrespect, homelessness, light rail
Councilwoman LaTrisha Vetaw discussed the Minneapolis City Council’s commotion with other members, the need for more funding for housing and homelessness, and the importance of identifying individual needs in the encampments.
Posted inBlack History Month
‘Round Up’ this February at Seward Co-op to support a legacy neighborhood of Black culture and history
Seward Co-op is partnering with the Cultural Wellness Center for its SEED program.
Posted inLocal & State
The state of the news in 2024: A conversation with Minnesota’s local news leaders
Four leading Minnesota news publications discussed their coverage of the upcoming 2024 presidential election and more.
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In Memoriam: Remembering those we lost in the Twin Cities in 2023
Norma Jean Williams, Dr. Charles Crutchfield, and other notable Black figures from the MSR community passed away in 2023, leaving behind a lasting impact on the Twin Cities’ culture, history, and character.
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Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder kicks off 90th Anniversary dinner series with business leaders
Orchestrated by MSR Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard, this event sets in motion a year-long journey towards the newspaper’s 90th anniversary in 2024.
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Legacy Cruise kicks off MSR’s 89th year (photos)
In a remarkable display of history, culture, and achievement, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder marked the beginning of its 89-year journey on the Legacy Yacht Cruise.
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Wayne Glanton: Tribute to a man who helped build Minneapolis’ Black community
One of the founders of Sabathani Community Center in South Minneapolis, Wayne Glanton was committed to his family, his faith, and his community.
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Remembering Norma Jean Williams
Mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and former Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder co-publisher, Norma Jean Williams, passed away on June 6, 2023.Â
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Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder ushers in 88 years of serving the community (photos)
Founded on August 10, 1934, MSR this year officially marks the beginning of its 88th year of operations.
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MSR selected for Google News Initiative
‘Local publishers play such vital roles in their communities, it’s imperative they evolve and develop their web presence and digital revenue strategies.’
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MSR to kick off sixth season of ‘Small Business Revolution’
The sixth season of the Deluxe Company’s Emmy-nominated television series “Small Business Revolution” will launch on November 9 featuring the MSR.
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MSR’s ‘Forefront’ celebrates Black Music Month
Throughout the month of June, ‘Forefront’ will celebrate Black Music Month with roundtable discussions that highlight the reach, richness and power of Black music.
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Early issues of Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder now available online via the Minnesota Historical Society
The digitized Minneapolis Spokesman, St. Paul Recorder, and Twin City Herald newspapers will also be made available in Chronicling America, the Library of Congress’s online newspaper website.
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Deluxe supports small Black-owned businesses through Hulu TV series
The businesses selected for this season are all Black-owned and based in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
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COVID strikes close to home
Last year we lost a lot of good people. Robert Lee Dillard was one of them.