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Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder "As it is spoken, so let us record." Serving the African American community in Minnesota with timely and original news stories for 90 years and counting! Newman.

The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR) is the oldest Black and minority-owned business in the state of Minnesota — 89 years and counting. The MSR today remains a family-run newspaper company that is African American and woman-owned, led by CEO/Publisher, Tracey Williams-Dillard, granddaughter to founder, Mr. Cecil E. The MSR is a newspaper committed to being a resource hub with original new stories and info for African Americans throughout the state and beyond.

08/06/2026

Most art exhibitions ask you to stand back and look. Esther Callahan builds ones that pull you inside.

The Minneapolis artivist and community cultural curator is rethinking what an art exhibition can be and who it is actually for. Interactive installations. Outdoor poetry walks. Immersive experiences. Art that does not just represent community but invites community in to participate, see themselves and belong.

In this On the Radar clip, she breaks down why accessibility and representation are not afterthoughts in her work. They are the whole point.

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Digiemade Photography in St. Paul has been capturing moments and telling stories through a lens for over a decade. Roose...
08/06/2026

Digiemade Photography in St. Paul has been capturing moments and telling stories through a lens for over a decade.

Roosevelt is more than a photographer - he has been known to walk up to strangers in the community just to capture their portrait, and has shown up for families during graduations and prom seasons simply because he saw an opportunity to give someone a memory they would keep forever.

His clients will tell you he has been their go-to for 10+ years and has never missed.

Humble, big-hearted, and undeniably talented - Roosevelt and Digiemade Photography have been nominated in the Professional Services category for the 2026 Best of Black Business contest.

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Every nomination counts through June 30th.

The Top 10 businesses with the most nominations advance to the community voting round.

Nominate your favorite Black-owned business today at spokesman-recorder.com/best-black-owned-businesses/

07/06/2026

Ask Coach EJ Shelby what he is trying to build and he will not mention wins. He will not mention championships. He will not mention records.

He will tell you he is trying to build men.

On this Blacklight on Sports clip, Shelby breaks down a coaching philosophy built around mentorship, accountability and life skills that go far beyond the field. He also makes a case for why young athletes should not specialize in one sport too early and what multi-sport competition does for development, injury prevention and building complete athletes.

This is what coaching looks like when it is done right.

Watch the full episode at msr.media.

07/06/2026

She starts with a photograph and breaks it down into shapes. Then she rebuilds it into something entirely her own.

Kprecia Ambers is a digital artist who uses Adobe Illustrator, intentional color palettes and emotion as her building blocks. Her work is designed to travel, from murals and bus wraps to packaging, home decor and stationery. She does not make art for gallery walls. She makes art for everyday life.

In this On the Radar clip, she breaks down exactly how she does it and why feeling something is always the point.

Follow: Kp Inspires

07/06/2026

This is where we will be August 15!

The St. Croix River is calling and the Legacy Yacht Cruise is ready to set sail. Join us as we celebrate 92 years of Black excellence, community, and legacy with live jazz, DJ sets, line dancing, Bid-Whist, Bingo, local vendors, and a full meal on the water.

Tickets are on sale now and space is limited.

Get your tickets: https://spokesman-recorder.com/legacy-yacht-cruise/

Dress up, step out, and get ready for an elevated late-night experience.BOMJA 003: Corporate After Dark takes over the C...
07/06/2026

Dress up, step out, and get ready for an elevated late-night experience.

BOMJA 003: Corporate After Dark takes over the Cabooze on Friday, June 12 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The third installment of the BOMJA series brings together culture, nightlife and music for a night built around sophistication and community.

Live music from Kwamz Original. DJ sets from DJ Faaji, DJ MKZ, DJ D-Waynne of the Cedis Boyz and DJ KP making her debut. A genre-blending soundtrack spanning Afrobeats, amapiano, hip-hop, R&B, dancehall, throwbacks and global sounds. Hosted by Mack OC.

21-plus. Doors at 10 p.m. Cabooze, 917 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis.

Tickets and details: https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/06/07/bomja-corporate-after-dark-cabooze/

Homeownership has been on your mind. Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has a free session for you.Starting this summer, H...
07/06/2026

Homeownership has been on your mind. Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has a free session for you.

Starting this summer, Habitat is hosting free monthly Homeownership Information Sessions covering the program, eligibility requirements, the application process and available resources including the Advancing Black Homeownership initiative, designed to close racial homeownership gaps and build generational wealth in the Twin Cities.

Upcoming sessions:
Wednesday, June 17 | 5:30 to 7 p.m. | In Person
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, 1954 University Ave. W., St. Paul
Registration appreciated but not required. Light refreshments provided.

Wednesday, July 15 | Noon to 1:30 p.m. | Virtual via Teams
Registration required to receive the link.

Wednesday, Aug. 19 | 5:30 to 7 p.m. | In Person
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, 1954 University Ave. W., St. Paul

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Registration appreciated but not required. Light refreshments provided.

Learn more and register: https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/06/07/habitat-homeownership-sessions-twin-cities/

07/06/2026

On Blacklight on Sports, EJ Shelby reflects on the importance of being a Black leader and role model within his community.

He discusses how representation helps challenge misconceptions, why he feels called to advocate for young people, and how gratitude shapes the way he approaches every day.

From mentoring students to leading by example, Coach Shelby shares why leadership is about much more than sports—it’s about service, character, and impact.


Sheer Treasures Company in Blaine is building something special. This Black-owned wellness and cultural retail destinati...
07/06/2026

Sheer Treasures Company in Blaine is building something special.

This Black-owned wellness and cultural retail destination carries over 10,000 curated items - from essential oils and herbal teas to crystals, jewelry, African black soap, and their exclusive Baby Mama Cards. For more than a decade they have supported small artisans, uplifted Black-owned brands, and created a retail experience rooted in pride, education, and community impact.

They have been nominated in both the Health & Wellness and Retail & Merchandise categories for the 2026 Best of Black Business contest.

Follow: Sheer Treasures Company

Think they deserve to win?

Nominate your favorite Black-owned business today. https://spokesman-recorder.com/best-black-owned-businesses/

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