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Supreme Court decision on Roe V. Wade reflects minority view
In Minnesota, the right to an abortion is protected - for now.

Aaliyah Demry
Jul 21, 2022


Vigil remembers Jayland Walker
Racial justice activists recently came together in Minneapolis to honor the life of Jayland Walker, who was shot 46 times by Ohio police.
Isavela Lopez
Jul 21, 2022


“V-Fest” focuses on Black health and wellness
The festival will take place in St. Paul and Minneapolis with presentations by health experts, cooking tutorials and family activities.

Jasmine McBride
Jul 21, 2022


Growing the future by protecting the forest
Black-owned business Growing Futures is working to preserve and protect forestland in Northern Minnesota.

Jasmine McBride
Jul 13, 2022


Carlyle Brown returns to the stage with “The History of Religion”
Writer and performer Carlyle Brown’s new play “The History of Religion” opens July 15 at the Illusion Theater in Minneapolis.

Chioma Uwagwu
Jul 13, 2022


Creating space - and healthy competition - for spoken word
The Twin Cities has a deep and rich history of slam poetry. “‘Till the Last Word,” is working to cultivate more spaces for spoken word.
Faaya Adem
Jul 13, 2022


Daddy Doulas Empower Black Fatherhood
Black Family Blueprint educates fathers and gets them involved in the birthing process.

Jasmine McBride
Jul 5, 2022


Creativity as a career hack
Visual multimedia artist, teaching artist, and filmmaker, Rajine Williams, is working to spread the value of creative expression.

Chioma Uwagwu
Jul 5, 2022


Monthly market builds business for Black-owned companies
The Black Market, held on the second Saturday of each month in St. Paul, amplifies Black-owned businesses in the Twin Cities.
Faaya Adem
Jul 5, 2022


Artist Darius Dotch didn’t let the pandemic slow him down
The professional actor used the lockdown to reinvest in himself.

Aaliyah Demry
Jun 28, 2022


Backyard concert series presents Mayyadda, Nur-D
Sean Kershaw & Tim Hawkins went from spouses to co-producers when they created Grand Oak Opry, a backyard concert series in the St.Paul.

Chioma Uwagwu
Jun 28, 2022


Powerful portraiture changes perceptions
Photographer Xavier Tavera & painter Leslie Barlow both use portraiture to combat misrepresentation, influence new narratives, and community

Jasmine McBride
Jun 28, 2022


Frogtown hosts 26th annual Community Peace Celebration
In the wake of increased violence, organizers say the event’s message is more important than ever.

Jasmine McBride
Jun 22, 2022


JXTA's new campus delayed but still on track
Juxtaposition Arts, or JXTA, is building a new campus to house its art and design education center for youth in North Minneapolis. The camp

Chioma Uwagwu
Jun 22, 2022


New art exhibition focuses on Black abstractionists
“Take Root Among the Stars: Black Abstraction in the Midwest” uses the language of abstract art to reflect on this pivotal moment in history

Georgia Fort
Jun 22, 2022


People’s Summit in Los Angeles draws support from Minnesotans
Activists protested the Summit of the Americas in both Minneapolis and Los Angeles.
CBJ Staff
Jun 16, 2022


New creative space, The Legacy Building, holds its grand opening on Juneteenth
The South Minneapolis building provides musicians and other artists studio space to rehearse and record.

Georgia Fort
Jun 16, 2022


Celebrating St. Paul history on Juneteenth
Rondo Center of Diverse Expression is hosting its second annual Juneteenth celebration. The event marks both the end of slavery in the Unite

Aaliyah Demry
Jun 16, 2022


Afrofuturism, Afro Fantasy breathe new life into old genres
Minneapolis author T Aaron Cisco is writing sci-fi and fantasy books he wishes he could have read as a young Black nerd.

Georgia Fort
Jun 8, 2022


A tough year for North Community High
The school year has come to a close for students in North Minneapolis, but they’ve still got a lot on their minds.

Georgia Fort
Jun 8, 2022
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