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The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR) enjoys a living legacy as the oldest Black-owned newspaper in the state of Minnesota and one of the longest-standing, family-owned newspapers in the country. https://spokesman-recorder.com/
Feminist journalism and media leadership were the focus of a Women’s History Month event featuring Elaine Welteroth and Dr. Janell Hobson.
The discussion explored the legacy of Ms. Magazine and the future of storytelling in journalism.
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#FeministJournalism
Women’s History Month reminds us that women of color leadership has shaped history and continues to shape our future.
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#WomensHistoryMonth #WomenOfColorLeadership #BlackWomenLead
Minnesota activists welcomed the Kristi Noem DHS firing, saying community protests helped push for accountability.
Leaders say the work of protecting civil rights is not over.
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#KristiNoem #CivilRights #MinnesotaActivists #CommunityJustice
Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute has been named PPGJLI Nonprofit of the Month by the Midway Chamber of Commerce.
The recognition highlights its work strengthening literacy and community connections.
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#PPGJLI #LiteracyLeadership #CommunityImpact
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder has launched The Accountability Project, a campaign to fund a government reporter focused on accountability and community impact.
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A new report highlights signs of a Black recession, with rising unemployment, tariffs and policy uncertainty affecting Black households and businesses.
Researchers say small business instability is a major factor.
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#BlackEconomy #EconomicJustice #BlackBusiness #MSRNews
Lynn Crump-Caine has been named board chair of Thrivent, a Fortune 500 financial services company.
The longtime board member says expanding diversity in corporate leadership can strengthen governance and better represent communities.
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#BlackLeadership
Music legends Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis will debut their “Nothing But Hits” residency in Las Vegas this spring.
The show celebrates decades of R&B and pop classics.
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#MinneapolisSound #RNBMusic
Authorities are investigating a video showing men who identified themselves as bounty hunters detaining a Minneapolis resident.
Officials say the situation remains under review.
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#MinneapolisNews
The Second Harvest Make Hunger History Summit brought together hundreds of leaders working to address food insecurity in Minnesota.
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#EndHunger #MinnesotaNews
On the Radar: Twin Cities dancer Imani Moore founded Locomotive Dance Crew to create an inclusive dance community.
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#OnTheRadar #TwinCitiesArtists
The 2026 HBCUAC basketball championship highlighted the intensity and resilience of NAIA HBCU basketball.
SUNO and Rust College captured conference titles in Tuscaloosa.
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#HBCUAC #CollegeBasketball
Credit report errors can affect everything from loan interest rates to housing opportunities.
Experts recommend checking your credit report annually and disputing inaccuracies quickly.
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#FinancialLiteracy #PersonalFinance
A commentator says his Instagram and Threads accounts were disabled by Meta without explanation.
The experience raises concerns about the power social media platforms hold over speech and digital identity.
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#SocialMedia #DigitalRights
Cardiologists warn that Black heart health disparities continue to impact communities nationwide.
Experts say awareness, screenings and access to care are critical.
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#HeartHealth #HealthEquity
Episode 2 of On the Radar features South Minneapolis poet and emcee Se’Anna Johnson.
The conversation explores poetry, storytelling and community healing through art.
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#OnTheRadar #TwinCitiesArtists
Minnesota softball sophomore Jae Cosgriff is ready for the 2026 season after appearing in 49 games as a freshman.
The Gophers begin Big Ten play with hopes of reaching the conference tournament.
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#Gophers #MinnesotaSoftball
Two historic Black newspapers have shut down after decades of serving their communities.
The Portland Skanner and Richmond Free Press cited declining advertising and digital challenges.
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#BlackPress #Journalism
The Thrifty Nifty thrift store Minneapolis location is helping South Minneapolis residents access affordable clothing while building community support near George Floyd Square.
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#BlackOwnedBusiness #Minneapolis
A Minneapolis eviction notice extension could give renters 60 days before landlords file eviction complaints.
Supporters say tenants need more time after immigration enforcement disrupted income across communities.
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#HousingJustice #Minneapolis
The Minnesota gender pay gap remains largely unchanged, according to a new report from the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota.
Women still earn about 81 cents for every dollar earned by men, with even wider disparities for women of color.
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#MinnesotaNews #GenderPayGap
Shirley Chisholm’s legacy includes becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress and launching a historic presidential campaign in 1972.
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#ShirleyChisholm #BlackHistory
Minneapolis South defeated St. Paul Central 80–77 to win the Twin City Championship, the Tigers’ first TC title since 1962.
Jamair Wright scored 23 points and earned MVP honors.
#HighSchoolBasketball #MNHoops
The Sister Spokesman Her Story event takes place March 7 at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center.
Women’s History Month conversation spotlighting African American women authors in Minnesota.
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#SisterSpokesman #HerStoryEvent #StPaul
Debbie Montgomery’s legacy reflects decades of service, from civil rights activism to becoming St. Paul’s first Black woman police sergeant and City Council member.
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#DebbieMontgomery #Rondo #StPaul #BlackHistory
WCCO-TV recently featured the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, spotlighting its decades-long commitment to documenting Minnesota’s Black community.
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#MinnesotaSpokesmanRecorder #BlackPress #MSR
Committee Sports Group used Black History Month to highlight Black coaches and athletes and their historic accomplishments. - buff.ly/Edj7xHC
#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackCoachesAndAthletes #Sports
Mental health in the NFL is under renewed scrutiny after the death of Rondale Moore at 25.
Brain injury, stigma and emotional isolation remain ongoing concerns in professional football.
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#MentalHealthInTheNFL #NFL #BrainHealth #CTE
Cities Church protest arrests spark excessive force allegations and debate over FACE Act prosecutions - buff.ly/gHXELOi
#CitiesChurch #FACEAct
Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb” still resonates five years later, calling for unity and courage in divided times - buff.ly/e0MJX7x
#AmandaGorman #TheHillWeClimb