Walter James Billups obituary. The beloved Minneapolis paraprofessional who dedicated 35 years to South High School and Franklin Middle School died March 11 2026 at age 86.
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‘Red Stained’: new book explores Hilda Simms’ story of resilience and activism
Jokeda JoJo Bell has written a new book about Hilda Simms, a Black actress and Minneapolis native who rose to fame in the post-WWII era but was later blacklisted due to accusations of un-Americanism and communist sympathies.