DejaJoelle created an immersive experience named The Ceremony which will take place Aug. 14-16 followed by two weekends of The Sanctuary, an interactive public art installation, at the Public Functionary in Minneapolis. Photo: Binta Kanteh For St. Paul-raised cultural healing curator DejaJoelle, The Ceremony and The Sanctuary are more than an art performance and installation—they are an invitation to reflect on the everyday traditions, wisdom and acts of care that have helped Black...

For 40 years, Oromo scholars, artists and community members have worked to preserve knowledge, culture and history — and a new Minneapolis exhibit is bringing that story into focus. Mara: 40 Years of Oromo Knowledge Making explores the Oromo understanding of time, cultural preservation and the ways knowledge is passed between generations.

After years of heartbreaking drownings involving autistic Somali children, Maangaar Voices is helping caregivers gain lifesaving swimming skills while advocating for greater support for families raising children with autism and other developmental disabilities.