A system under strain: Minnesota parents wait months for child care support
Minnesota families seeking child care assistance face growing delays, rising waitlists, and deepening uncertainty.
Lizzy Nyoike
Media content creator for Shiko Nyoike Media and reporter for The Anjiku Times ∙ Journalism student at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication ∙ Contributing writer for Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
African community urged to break silence, as it sees worrying trend of suicides
Mental health experts have urged members of the African immigrant community to break the silence about trauma, substance abuse, and mental illness.
Mpls street renamed Lena Smith Blvd to correct a historic wrong
Mpls street along the Mississippi River has been renamed Lena Smith Boulevard to honor Lena Olive Smith, Minnesota’s first Black female attorney and civil rights advocate.
As SNAP Cuts Loom, St Paul Neighbors Feed Each Other
As food shelves across Minnesota strain under soaring demand and government support wavers, one St. Paul community hub is charting a different path.
Community art studio feeding creativity with a mission to heal through art
Art Shelf, a free community art studio, is creating opportunities for individuals to reconnect with their creativity, explore their imagination, and find wellness in the process.
Men’s health takes centerstage in Brooklyn Park as they celebrate their International Day
Celebration of International Men’s Day. Hosted by Brooklyn Park-based Global Fatherhood Foundation (GFF).
‘At Mama Feely’s Feet’ journeys through faith, generational healing
When Hope Venetta began writing “At Mama Feely’s Feet,” she wasn’t simply crafting a book. She was building what she calls “an altar of remembrance.”
SOAR Stretch Therapy connects the dots
Roseann Stewart, known as “The Stretch Lady,” has made it her mission to transform how Minnesotans think about wellness.
St. Paul Mayor Carter gracious as he concedes in historic election
A watch party at The Black Hart in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood, supporters of Mayor Melvin Carter gathered to await election results in his bid for a third term.
State’s closure of housing program creates a ‘storm of instability’
Minnesota’s Housing Stabilization Services (HHS), a program helping thousands of residents with disabilities and housing instability, is set to end Nov. 1
Phyllis Wheatley Center names Tyner executive director
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, a cornerstone of North Minneapolis for more than 100 years, appoints Bryan Tyner, recently retired Minneapolis fire chief, as next executive director.
House candidate wants to care for the village that cared for her
Lyna Nyamwaya, a resident of New Hope, has announced her candidacy for the Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 43A.
For teen artist, creativity is emotional expression
At just 17 years old, Patience Epps, creator of Pizelz Creationz, has learned to transform her emotions into art.
New Habitat ReStore opens in Brooklyn Park
A new Habitat ReStore has opened in Brooklyn Park, offering affordable homegoods and diverting waste to support affordable housing.
Essential Salt Spa brings halotherapy relief to Minneapolis
Essential Salt Spa brings halotherapy relief to Minneapolis. Keeping pricing accessible while building representation in a wellness industry that often overlooks women of color.
Youth write, direct and act in plays confronting gun violence
On October 6, Stages Theatre in Hopkins presented ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence, giving teens a platform to confront the realities of gun violence through performance.
A growing tradition: Faith & Blue Breakfast returns to New Hope Oct. 11
On October 11, the Faith & Blue Breakfast returns to New Hope, reviving a growing tradition of community connection through shared meals and dialogue.
New Hope resident spreading sunshine through ‘Acts of Kindness’
How a New Hope resident is resident is spreading kindness in her community through 'Acts of Kindness.'
How Women Lead brings board leadership summit to the Twin Cities
Twin Cities joins national effort empowering women to turn nonprofit service into paid board roles.
One Black esthetician’s journey through racial bias in beauty school and why she spoke out
Black esthetician’s journey through silence, challenge, and resilience in beauty school.
Leaders outline how media companies can remain relevant in face of declining revenue
Leaders in journalism are warning that media companies must evolve to stay relevant amid plunging revenues.
The human costs of Black journalists covering systemic violence
Black journalists covering systemic violence carry more than just pens and notebooks. Shouldering the emotional labor of reporting on trauma, and community grief.
50 years of impact: NABJ scholarships shape the next generation of Black Journalists
For 50 years, NABJ scholarships have invested in the next generation of Black journalists, awarding over $500,000 in scholarships and opening doors to real newsrooms.
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