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Black women in Minnesota call for change, back Lt Gov Flanagan for Senate
The idea behind the group, Black Women for Peggy, is pretty simple. It’s uniting some 600 women who are calling for change and joining forces to support Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan’s run for the open seat in the U.S. Senate. Â
Unseen writings from MLK part of collection revealing new details of Civil Rights Movement
Papers once tucked in boxes in the basement are now part of a project adding critical details to the nation’s Civil Rights Movement,...
She showed up for us, we’re showing up for her; 100 black business owners honor Melissa Hortman and her family
It was just five months ago, when  Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman did what she does every year. She showed up at the third...
Forest Lake woman’s experience with addiction inspired new recovery center opening in July
Lisa Retezan had struggled with addiction for many years before choosing recovery, which didn’t always stick. “I was going to the liquor...
Sheletta has crowd busting a gut while accepting a national award for her autism work
You’re going to laugh if you give Sheletta Brundidge a mic. That’s exactly what happened on a stage in Washington, D.C., when Brundidge...
ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com named Small Business Champion of the Year
Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA) acknowledged outstanding members during attendees during the organization’s annual meeting at the Walker Art Center on June 17.
MEDA provides clients with consulting, capital, and connections to break down the barriers that keep business owners of color from growth and lasting success.
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