Voices for Change: Sounds of Blackness celebrates 50 years of music
50 years later "Sounds of Blackness" continues on as an elite music ensemble. Go inside the rehearsal room as the group readies to drop their latest album.
Minnesota native among first all-Black American crew to climb Mt. Everest
A Minnesota native will be part of the first-ever all-Black American expedition to the top of Mount Everest. Their goal is to bring more diversity to the great outdoors.
List of Twin Cities area Juneteenth celebrations
Juneteenth, also known as Black Independence Day, is being celebrated across the Twin Cities area by a number of local organizations.
'Show Up' by local performer Joe Davis
Local educator, artist, and speaker Joe Davis performing his poem "Show Up."
Online resource looks to expand African American history in Minnesota classrooms
An online education resource called the African American Registry is trying to get into more Minnesota classrooms.
Pair of pioneers helped make history to integrate housing in Minneapolis
For four generations, a Twin Cities company has built or renovated thousands of homes in Minnesota. But, 60 years ago, it helped make history for African American families who wanted to own their own homes.
New bill aims to help even the field for Black farmers
The Justice for Black Farmers Act would create a new agency within the USDA to buy land and grant up to 160 acres at no charge to African Americans who are interested in starting their own farms.
Black Table Arts Cooperative prepares to open Longfellow space
A week from Thursday, a new cooperative will open in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis along Minnehaha Avenue.
How I-94 ripped apart the Rondo neighborhood and one group's plan to help restore it
If you’ve ever driven on I-94 through St. Paul, you traveled through an ugly chapter in the city’s history.
Lending organization seeks to close financing gap for businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans
The gap in financing between Black-owned businesses and white-owned businesses is stark, and experts say COVID-19 has only worsened the situation.
Realtors create Rondo Realty Group to help restore legacy of lost neighborhood
Shona Jackson and Malik Davis were born and raised in the historic Rondo Neighborhood in St. Paul – a once vibrant community, scarred by the construction of I-94 in the late ‘60s.
The Talk: 'A grim rite of passage' for families of color
For generations, African American parents have been warning their children about the potential dangers of being black in America.
Hopkins, Minn. principal pledges stronger focus on racial equality as students return to class
As more and more students in the Hopkins school district head back to the classroom, one principal is pledging not to return to the status quo.
Reflecting on Dr. King’s message following turbulent year
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is usually marked by celebration and service, but for some this year the day will take on a different tone.