Black actress and Minneapolis native Hilda Simms was a rising star on stage and screen in post-WWII America. Nonetheless, accusations of un-Americanism and communist sympathies eventually derailed her profession.
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Twenty-five years helping kids in foster care proved the inspiration required for Maxie Rockymore to put in writing and direct “Fresh Cut,” her recent film exploring grief, loss and mental illness amongst Black youth debuting Saturday on the Twin...
Born and raised in South Minneapolis, Daren Hill’s journey as an artist was an organic one. He recalled memories of exploring his grandfather’s dark room, an activity that may get him in serious trouble but served as a touchpoint...
Tattoos of plants are visible under Fidencio Fifield-Perez’s shirt sleeve and shorts.
Potted monsteras and other leafy houseplants sit on tables and shelves within the painter and paper artist’s studio, tucked deep inside a University of Minnesota constructing within the...
Ehkhudah Zar is the one skilled theater artist within the state from the Karen ethnic group — maybe even the world — and her debut play based on a cultural folktale is premiering this month in St. Paul.
The Karen...
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Eric Curry was doing his job to assist make sure the recent five-day, Big Ten women’s basketball tournament, held here for the primary time, ran as easily as possible and provided a positive experience for everybody...
Clearing the hurdles to achieving Black wealth
The racial disparities between Minnesota’s Black and White residents have been widely reported and discussed, especially in recent times following the murder of George Floyd and the civil unrest that followed within the...
David Mura: “I used to be taught that the Emancipation Proclamation was passed, the thirteenth 14th fifteenth Amendment was passed, and every thing was wonderful. That didn’t occur.”
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The “Boys In Blue” docuseries is halfway through its four-week run on Showtime. Besides following the season-long journey of the Minneapolis North football team, individual players, and their parents,...
Supporting economic development. Advancing equity. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Maximizing community investments. Increasing infill and lessening sprawl.
These are a few of the potential advantages of land value tax (LVT) districts, in line with Michael Krantz, acting program manager of...
Alemar Cheese, an award-winning creamery that’s been positioned on the Food Constructing in Northeast Minneapolis since 2019, has packed up and moved west.
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