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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/
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
Eliza Winston’s 1860 freedom case highlights how slavery in Minnesota was sustained by economic incentives, with echoes in today’s deportation debates - buff.ly/TYh4TeB
#ElizaWinston #MinnesotaHistory
Resurrection City and the Poor People’s Campaign revisited through Jesse Jackson’s 1968 Ebony essay on poverty and economic justice. - buff.ly/GtbAjJy
#ResurrectionCity #PoorPeoplesCampaign
Protecting Black futures requires sustained investment in Black youth wellbeing.
Resilience alone is not enough - buff.ly/qwu38Y4
#BlackFutures #BlackHistoryMonth
Angela Conley - Hennepin County
Championing health equity and homeownership access across communities - buff.ly/1EW37OI
#AngelaConley #HennepinCounty
Minnesota business optimism 2026 rebounds among small and midsize leaders.
Finances FYI is sponsored by JPMorganChase - buff.ly/y3X7BGC
#MinnesotaBusiness #BusinessOptimism #FinancesFYI
Kwame McDonald helped end Minnesota Twins spring training segregation in the early 1960s.
A civil rights story often overlooked - buff.ly/SyCOobW
#MinnesotaTwins #BlackHistoryMonth
Donnita Osborn Hennepin County
Director of Access, Aging, and Disabilities focused on service, access and representation - buff.ly/V8NuHlu
#DonnitaOsborn #HennepinCounty
Kareem Murphy Hennepin County
Deputy County Administrator focused on prevention, equity and community investment - buff.ly/okwlSeT
#KareemMurphy #HennepinCounty
Her Story Women’s History Month event celebrates African American women authors in St. Paul.
March 7. Tickets $10 - buff.ly/R1bTyvQ
#HerStory #WomensHistoryMonth
A Shakopee student spoke at the Capitol after being stopped by immigration agents.
Advocates raised concerns about ICE activity and detention conditions - buff.ly/wrZNmeA
#MinnesotaNews #ImmigrationPolicy
Minnesota athletes take center stage in college basketball and historic hockey moments - buff.ly/XNzDgfI
#MinnesotaAthletes #MSRSports
Director Bobby Jackson reflects on 47 years of service with Hennepin County.
From parking booth to executive leadership - buff.ly/9gQ65w4
#BobbyJackson #PublicService #HennepinCounty
Skilled trades careers offer job security, strong wages and growing demand nationwide.
Another pathway to the middle class - buff.ly/u3mUwat
#SkilledTrades #EconomicOpportunity
Sheriff Dawanna Witt makes history as the first Black woman to lead the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office.
From fear of police to leading the agency - buff.ly/3lzNVX9
#DawannaWitt #HennepinCounty #MinnesotaNews
Hennepin County Library book removals spark questions after Black history titles appeared on giveaway carts.
Officials say it is routine collection maintenance - buff.ly/9FbbQvX
#HennepinCounty #MinnesotaNews #PublicLibraries
Let Them Rise: A Blueprint for Educating Black Boys
Culturally responsive teaching can transform outcomes by affirming identity and raising expectations.
From at-risk to at-promise - buff.ly/A8JYe4S
#EducationEquity #BlackBoys #BlackExcellence
On the Radar - Jamela Pettiford
Rondo community roots guide her work as a singer and educator.
Through music and stage, she teaches resilience, confidence and self-worth.
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#Rondo #BlackArts #MusicEducation #OntheRadar #SaintPaul