this episode of Blacklight on Sports, host Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald sits down with Johnny Allen Jr., founder of the JK Movement, a St. Paul youth development organization rooted in the Rondo community that has served young people for 15 years.
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Posted inOdds and Ends
From field to booth, Span keeps on learning
Former Twins outfielder Denard Span reflects on his playing career, his role as a broadcast analyst, and his work off the field supporting single mothers through his nonprofit.
Posted inPhoto Galleries
Honoring a Hometown Legend: Dave Winfield Celebration at Toni Stone Field
A photo gallery honoring MLB legend Dave Winfield at Toni Stone Field in St. Paul. The day included a statue announcement, tributes, and memories of legacy and leadership.
Posted inSports
Minor’s Mali Center grand opening a great beginning
Tyrone Minor, a former state champion sprinter and jumper at St. Paul Central High School, recently opened the Mali Center.
Posted inLocal & State, MLK Legacy Section, News, Special Editions
Black economic empowerment takes center stage at MLK Day event
Over 30 guest speakers and panelists were slated for the event to discuss a range of topics including the mental and physical effects of gentrification and engaging in public policy.