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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/
The Her Story Sister Spokesman event brought women together to celebrate storytelling, publishing, and the power of Black women sharing their own narratives. ✍🏾
From first-time writers to published authors, the message was clear: our stories belong to us.
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Black Business Spotlight
Kobi Co. Minneapolis grew from a high school idea into a thriving candle and wellness brand run by a mother-daughter team.
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#BlackBusinessSpotlight #BlackOwnedBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs #SupportBlackBusiness
The Nellie Stone Johnson legacy continues across Minnesota through labor advocacy, education programs and scholarships supporting students of color.
Her vision for justice and opportunity still shapes communities today.
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#NellieStoneJohnson #WomenHistoryMinnesota
The Six Triple Eight Battalion legacy highlights the achievements of the all-Black women who restored wartime communication during World War II.
Their contributions are finally receiving the recognition they deserve.
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#SixTripleEight #BlackWomenHistory #WWIIHistory
Women are poised to inherit a large share of the Great Wealth Transfer, but many are already building their own wealth.
This sponsored article from J.P. Morgan Wealth Management shares tips on planning, investing and long-term financial goals.
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#WomenAndWealth
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is participating in the Local Media Association Summit in New York City, joining media leaders exploring the future of local journalism.
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#LocalJournalism #BlackPress #MinnesotaSpokesmanRecorder #Journalism
The Howard University swimming teams made NEC history with conference championships for both the men’s and women’s squads.
Howard remains the only HBCU with a Division I swim and diving program.
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#HowardUniversity #HBCUSports #CollegeSwimming
Jeremiah Program Minneapolis helps single mothers pursue education while providing housing, child care and leadership support for their families.
The program’s two-generation model focuses on building long-term stability and generational change.
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#JeremiahProgram
Activists at the Minnesota State Capitol called for Minnesota anti-boycott law repeal, saying the law violates First Amendment protections.
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#MinnesotaPolitics #FreeSpeech #FirstAmendment #MSRNews
The Her Story Sister Spokesman event celebrated African American women authors and storytelling at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center.
The event encouraged community members to write, publish and preserve their stories.
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#HerStory #SisterSpokesman #BlackWomenAuthors #
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