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“HoodieCooks” celebrates Halal, Somali food on TikTok
Mahad Omar has built up a following on TikTok with his energetic mix of halal food reviews, cooking tutorials and game show-like challenges.
Faaya Adem
Sep 16, 2022


The Prestigious Professional empowers BIPOC job seekers
The community-based professional development firm provides employment services to BIPOC job seekers in the greater Twin Cities.

Chioma Uwagwu
Sep 16, 2022


Hennepin County Attorney’s Race: Mary Moriarty
We are profiling the candidates in the Hennepin County Attorney’s race. This week, we spoke with long time public defender Mary Moriarty
Ava Grace
Sep 16, 2022


Augsburg students come together to advocate for better housing
Students at Augsburg University have called out excessive heat, cockroaches and rodents in their campus living quarters.
Isavela Lopez
Sep 9, 2022


Personalized education for students who need it most
Paladin Career and Technical High School, a charter school is working to help students overcome their personal struggles.
Ava Grace
Sep 8, 2022


Welcoming women into the skateboarding community
Skateboarding in Minneapolis is regaining popularity, but the predominantly male skating crowd is not always welcoming to women.
Ava Grace
Sep 1, 2022


Young Black Mama Creates Judgment Free Non-Profit for Caregivers
A mutual aid model of organizing as an alternative to governmental assistance that is non-invasive for Black and brown caregivers

Jasmine McBride
Sep 1, 2022


New alkaline bodega and herb shop opens in Minneapolis
Black-owned business “Keiko’s Kitchen” is opening this weekend in Uptown, offering healthy foods and plant-based medicine.

Jasmine McBride
Aug 24, 2022


It’s not about a headdress, it’s about healing
A monumental visit by the Pope to Canada quickly became controversial when he was given a war bonnet. Isabel Lopez reports.
Isavela Lopez
Aug 24, 2022


Twin Cities group amplifies voices of Muslim women
Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment - or “RISE” - is working to empower Muslim women to become leaders in their communities.
Faaya Adem
Aug 24, 2022


New youth-run coffee shop opens on East Side
Roots Cafe hopes to create an open and safe space for the neighborhood.
Isavela Lopez
Aug 20, 2022


Nationwide campaign brings mental health training to barber shops
The Confess Project is a nationwide initiative to equip Black boys and men with the tools they need to improve their mental health.

Aaliyah Demry
Aug 19, 2022


“Chocolate Milk” highlights Black breastfeeding during National Breastfeeding month
The annual public event, Chocolate Milk Day, celebrates Black breastfeeding families in Minneapolis.

Jasmine McBride
Aug 18, 2022


Cow Tipping Press empowers neurodiverse writers
The Minnesota nonprofit has released four new books featuring works created in its summer writing program.
Faaya Adem
Aug 10, 2022


America’s first Black drag queen brought to life in MN theater festival
“The Real Black Swan” explores the story of William Dorsey Swann, a drag queen and civil rights activist in the late 1800s.

Aaliyah Demry
Aug 10, 2022


QUEERSPACE
QUEERSPACE Collective is on a mission to create spaces where LGBTQ youth feel safe and empowered.

Chioma Uwagwu
Aug 4, 2022


Little Africa Fest shuts down a major street for Black Celebration
The annual festival, which will block off Snelling Avenue from University to Lafond Avenue, is bigger than ever.

Jasmine McBride
Aug 4, 2022


FLOW Northside Art Crawl returns for its 16th Year
The three-day art festival showcases great art being made every day on the Northside.

Aaliyah Demry
Jul 29, 2022


Tamales y Bicicletas tackles food insecurity in South Minneapolis
The urban farm is empowering people to reconnect to the land as they grow foods native to Central and Latin America.
Faaya Adem
Jul 27, 2022


Protestors of Chappelle show released without charges
Twin Cities residents protested the 3 day run of Dave Chappelle’s comedy show at Varsity Theatre in Minneapolis.

Chioma Uwagwu
Jul 27, 2022
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