Barbershop Talk- South Minnesota

09/21/2025

What a time we had yesterday on Barbershop Talk. Having a live audience was a huge success. If you missed the opportunity to view the show, please visit Barbershop Talk- South. We had meaningful dialogue related to the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act.

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09/20/2025

Our first episode of Barbershop Talk Season 6 was a resounding success, attracting over 30 attendees to our live audience. We extend our sincerest gratitude to our distinguished panel, comprising Gil Domally, Kari Horn,Tiffany Kacir, Shani Greene, Devin Gilchrist, and our moderator Tawonda Burke, as well as Pastor Crockett.

09/20/2025

09/19/2025

We’re back for season 6 of Barbershop Shop Talk. What’s different this year is that we will have a live audience in addition to our online presence. Tune in this Saturday at 10am.

09/19/2025

Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara: Why Rochester must protect vulnerable community spaces.

I fear not only for my space, but for others like it that could find themselves in the political crosshairs.

09/16/2025

Back by popular demand. Hoope ‘N’ Health Sports tournament and Health fair. We are going to discuss athletes and mental health, targeting ages 13-40.

09/05/2025

Meet Zeinab Hasan, a rising star.

Get to Know… Zeinab Hasan, organizer for the Muslim Coalition

07/21/2025

Help Us Give Back: Rochester’s Annual Back to School Block Party 🎒📚
We’re gearing up for Rochester’s annual Back to School Block Party, a beloved community event that supports local families and helps students start the school year with confidence.

We’ve created this Amazon Wish List to make it easy for you to contribute! Every item donated—from backpacks to notebooks, crayons to calculators—goes directly to students in need right here in our community.

🎁 How You Can Help:
1. Browse the list
2. Choose the items you’d like to donate
3. Check out and ship directly to us

🔗 Shop the Wish List Here: https://a.co/3Rt5aFI

Every purchase, big or small, makes a difference. Thank you for being part of something meaningful and helping Rochester students start the year strong! 💛

07/21/2025

In light of the negative attention we have been receiving locally and nationally in Rochester regarding racism, the Black History Exhibit continues to shed a positive light on our community. Today, I had the opportunity to visit the Historic Forestville Center, where the exhibit is currently on display.

06/20/2025

While some view the annual holiday marking the first day of freedom for the last group of slaves in 1865 as a party, which in many ways it is, others approach Juneteenth in a more retrospective way.

06/19/2025

For those who cannot attend tomorrow's breakfast, we will be live at 10am on the Barbershop Talk page.