Monthly Archives: June 2023
Supreme Court outlaws affirmative action in college admissions, says race can’t be used
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education...
Brooklyn Park honored as a City of Excellence
The city of Brooklyn Park was on Thursday honored by the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) with the City of Excellence Award for “Creative...
Juneteenth block party focuses on importance of Black community’s economic wellness and safety from...
After a week of canceled outdoor events due to unhealthy air quality, the Twin Cities finally got to celebrate the first Juneteenth since Gov....
Jupiter & Okwess give powerful performance at the Cedar
The Cedar’s events manager and volunteer coordinator, Jared Hemming, introduced Jupiter & Okwess with a flourish, but the band did not appear. Instead we...
U.S. World Fair drought continues as Serbia is chosen to host Expo 2027
The U.S. lost its bid to host Expo 2027 in Minnesota when member States of the Bureau International des Expositions meeting in Paris on...
Man with hit-and-run history jailed after high-speed crash kills five young women in Minneapolis
A man who served a hit-and-run sentence in a California prison until his release earlier this year remained jailed Tuesday, awaiting charges after a...
Unhealthy air quality prompts cancellation of first Juneteenth celebration under new Minnesota law
Dangerously toxic air quality in Minnesota forced state legislators to cancel an event they had planned Thursday to mark the first year of Juneteenth...
Africa key to US bid to host World Expo 2027 in Minnesota
The decision on which country will host the “Specialized Expo 2027”, commonly referred to as the World’s Fair, will be made in Paris next...
Grammys add new categories, including for pop dance recording and African music performance
LOS ANGELES — More change is afoot at the Grammys. The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that three new categories will be added to the...
Three African immigrants among 2023 Bush Foundation Fellows
Three African immigrants are among the 16 Minnesota recipients of this year’s Bush Foundation fellowships announced today. Winners are chosen for their track record...