Minnesota Attorney General, Keith Ellison reflects on the his first six month in office. May 22, 2019 by Sheletta Brundidge Source: Getting ripped off? ‘Call Brother Keith!’ | MN Spokesman-Recorder … [Read more...]
Mpls park board dedicates headquarters to its first Black leader | MN Spokesman-Recorder
The board hosted a ceremony renaming its West River Road building to Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters. May 22, 2019 by Anika Robbins photo by Anika Robbins Source: Mpls park board dedicates headquarters to its first Black leader | MN Spokesman-Recorder … [Read more...]
New faces coming to the Organization of Liberians in Minnesota board – Mshale
The Organization of Liberians in Minnesota held board elections on May 19 to fill six board slots in a race that attracted 13 candidates including four incumbents. Photo by Tom Gitaa Source: New faces coming to the Organization of Liberians in Minnesota board - Mshale … [Read more...]
Ziadi’s Mediterranean Cuisine: An Undiscovered Gem
My years as a professional restaurant critic have made me a very picky eater, which may be why my wife and I don't eat out nearly as often as we used to. Too often, the new restaurants we try are overhyped, overcrowded, overpriced and too damn noisy. Ziadi's Mediterranean Cuisine is none of the above. It has gotten very little press, which may be one reason that few people … [Read more...]
Abdisalam Adam joins Fridley Public Schools Board – Mshale
Abdisalam Adam, an assistant principal at Minnesota's second largest school district has been elected to join the Fridley Public Schools board. He was born and raised in Somalia. Source: Abdisalam Adam joins Fridley Public Schools Board - Mshale … [Read more...]
Congresswoman-elect Ilhan Omar picks leadership team – Mshale
Congresswoman-elect Ilhan Omar, the first black person born in Africa to be elected to the United States Congress has announced her leadership team. Source: Congresswoman-elect Ilhan Omar picks leadership team - Mshale … [Read more...]
2018 midterm results: Historic gains made in Minnesota
November 7, 2018 by MSR News Online Leave a Comment (l-r) Angela Conley, Ilhan Omar and Keith Ellison were victorious in their historic bids. It may not have been the blue wave that some had predicted, but Democrats made significant gains nationally and across the state of Minnesota. The Democrats regained the U.S. House, with Nancy Pelosi poised to return as … [Read more...]
Insight News: Black in chef’s whites: Jared Brewington
Jared Brewington is bounding around 805 E. 38th St. with the enthusiastic, slightly unhinged energies of a new dad.The tiles are repurposed from an old McDonald’s. This old record player was thrifted. The light fixtures are being suspended with airplane wire. Brewington insisted on taking on the general contractor duties of his newly opened restaurant, Funky Grits, a highly … [Read more...]
MN Spokesman-Recorder: African American history museum set to open its doors
Impressive as these establishments are, it is vital to have an institution devoted specifically to one’s culture. The Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery (MAAHMG) stands to admirably fill that bill for African Americans. Source: http://spokesman-recorder.com/2018/08/22/african-american-history-museum-set-to-open-its-doors/ … [Read more...]