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St. Paul – Kumbayah, The Juneteenth Story: Special Edition

This theatrical experience, written by Rose McGee, takes audiences on a journey into the past, addressing the origins of Juneteenth and the imagined impact on the lives of individuals hearing the news of the Emancipation Proclamation and that the Civil War was over. Read More

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Minneapolis – Reconstruction Destructed Film & Community Conversation

Reconstruction Destructed, sixth in the “Juneteenth Reckoning with Slavery” film series, aims to shine a light on the most misunderstood period in American History and why it remains critically important to understand today. “It challenges our understanding of the impact of slavery and its ongoing impact throughout the United States,”… Read More

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Minneapolis – Juneteenth Brunch & Conversation with Sherrilyn Ifill

Sherrilyn Ifill is the current Vernon Jordan Professor of Law of Civil Rights at Howard University School of Law and was the former President and Director–Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. (LDF). Her book, On the Courthouse Lawn: Confronting the Legacy of Lynching in the 21st… Read More

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday of Service

February 28, 2025 - By Barbara Prindle

The Minnesota Humanities Center sponsored a number of cultural events to kick off 2025, including Sweet Potato Comfort Pie’s 10th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday of Service on Jan 19, 2025. Since 2015, this event has brought people together to not only commemorate the…

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St. Paul – Cultural Financial Literacy

Commemorate Black History & Culture with OMG Studio’s Art, Music & Literature Exhibition 2025. FREE Media Courses Offered to the Beloved Community – registration required; space is limited. Read More

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St. Paul -Cultural Artificial Intelligence

Commemorate Black History & Culture with OMG Studio’s Art, Music & Literature Exhibition 2025. Introduction to artificial intelligence through a cultural lens. FREE Media Courses Offered to the Beloved Community – registration required; space is limited. Read More

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St. Paul -Innovative Breathing

Commemorate Black History & Culture with OMG Studio’s Art, Music & Literature Exhibition 2025. Breath work to heal the mind and body lead by Black Youth Healing Arts Center. FREE to the Beloved Community – registration required; space is limited. Read More