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Minnesota’s first Black women senators reflect on ‘transformative’ first legislative session

It’s been six months since Zaynab Mohamed, Clare Oumou Verbeten, and Erin Maye Quade sailed to victory in Minnesota’s state senatorial elections, jointly making...

Bobby Joe Champion reflects on his first legislative session as Minnesota Senate President

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The moment when state Senator Bobby Joe Champion was sworn in as president of the Minnesota Senate on January 3, 2023 was historic, as...

All of The Kanneh-Masons siblings to perform together for the first time in America

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In celebration of its 140th year, Schubert Club, a non-profit arts organization that promotes the art of music, will present a special Anniversary concert...

Owino’s new Netflix series, ‘African Queens: Njinga,’ highlights complexities of Black History

Peres Owino’s latest film series is the story of true pre-colonial African patriotism. It is the story of Njinga, the warrior queen who fiercely...

Minnesota Senate passes Driver’s Licenses for All, allowing driving privileges for immigrants

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The Minnesota Senate, shortly before 2 a.m. Wednesday, voted 34-31 along party lines to pass the Driver’s Licenses for All bill that will allow...

‘Griot Series’ aims to revive community enthusiasm for Kwanzaa

The holiday season is here, and for Kenna-Camara Cottman that means curating Afro-fusion musicals that grip individuals of all ages. This year, Kenna wants...

Gov. Walz Cabinet: Cunningham and Jett named as commissioners

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Gov. Tim Walz chose an ex-police chief Wednesday to be Minnesota’s top cop and picked one of the Legislature’s top tax experts as his...

As African community mourns, leaders struggle to find solutions to rising gun violence

The Nov. 18 fatal shooting of 17-year-old Syoka Siko has brought the African community in the Twin Cities together to try and find a...

Jeffries wins historic bid to lead House Dems after Pelosi

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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black...

Liberians in Minnesota mark 175 years of independence with an expanded community center

The largest coalition of Liberians in Minnesota celebrated the west African country 175th year of independence with a ceremony opening a new community center...

New COVID community testing site opens May 16 at former Herberger’s in Midway St....

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A COVID-19 community testing site is scheduled to open at the former Herberger’s in the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul, the Minnesota Department of...
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