Posts Tagged ‘Minnesota’
Paradise Blue
Dominique Morisseau’s Paradise Blue Black community in a fight for its future. Directed by Lou Bellamy February 13 through March 9, 2025 Debuts February 11 with weekly shows Wednesday through Sunday. Saturday matinees. Welcome to the Paradise Club, home to a makeshift family of musicians living out their lives in a fast-changing section of Detroit.…
Read MoreThe Sound of (Black) Music
The Sound of (Black) Music is a dynamic and groundbreaking production that reimagines one of America’s most beloved musical classics through a joyful, Afro-futuristic lens. The electrifying score, featuring elements of jazz, soul, funk, and afro-grooves, celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Black music and its impact on American popular culture. The show stars a…
Read MoreReviving Forgotten Treasures, Reviving Memories
This exhibition showcases jewelry created by participants in the course “Reviving Forgotten Treasures, Reviving Memories.” Taught by COMPAS teaching artist Amy Wilderson, the course explored the art of wirework, guiding students to transform their old jewelry into new, one-of-a-kind pieces. Throughout the classes, participants shared personal stories and memories associated with their original jewelry, as…
Read MoreEbb/Flow: Pritika Chowdhry, Chotsani Elaine Dean and Courtney M. Leonard
The phrase “ebb and flow” is defined as a recurrent or rhythmical pattern of coming and going or decline and regrowth. It is often used to evoke a sense of calm by suggesting that lows will be followed by highs in an endless and certain course. This usage, however, belies the fact that ebbing and…
Read MoreWriter Lee Hawkins connects abusive childhood in Maplewood to the Jim Crow South and slavery
The Pulitzer Prize finalist looked to the past to find a way forward from the violence he experienced in his childhood.
Read MoreRoyce White, Former NBA Player, Shakes Up US Senate GOP Primary Race in Minnesota
Former NBA player, Royce White, seeks nomination for the US Senate GOP primary in MN. As a Black man, White says he can appeal to POC voters. However, White has drawn controversy with past misogynistic, homophobic, and antisemitic social media comments. White praises Steve Bannon as a “hero” and calls conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones, a friend.
Read MoreJuneteenth Minnesota West Broadway Block Party
West Broadway Ave from Lyndale to Emerson Avenues North Featuring a parade, live music, a mini carnival, food trucks, a business forum, and more.
Read MoreUniversity of Minnesota Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth is a celebration of abolition, Black freedom, Black joy, Black history, and Black futures. This year’s event will be centered around disruption, reverberation, and amplification with our 2024 theme: We are the Noise- The Echoes of our Ancestors! This interactive block party includes a commemorative march, live performances, free food, Black vendors, giveaways, art-making,…
Read MoreThe Original Juneteenth of Minneapolis
Special Guest Panel Discussion: The Black Family Music Entertainment hosted by Da Black Pearl Special Guest Headliner, Dwele Food Trucks Life Juices Ms Bevs Barbeque Big L Soul Food House of Refuge Church B & B BBQ Other Activities Bingo hosted by Ready and Relevant Bouncy Houses Trackless Train ride Pop Up Parks
Read MoreSoul of the Southside
Join us for a celebration of Liberation at Soul of the Southside, a FREE event for all ages happening from 12-8pm on June 19th-Juneteenth! The celebration takes place at Lake St. and Minnehaha Ave. in south Minneapolis. We create space at Arbeiter Brewing, Moon Palace Books, The Hook and Ladder Theater and the newly renovated…
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