In 1983, the late Ron Maddox created the Taste of Minnesota on the state Capitol grounds. Maddox’s vision was to organize a vibrant, family-friendly festival with live music and great food. The festival declined in popularity and attendance, ultimately leading
Will the U.S. women’s gymnastics team continues their dominance at the Paris Olympics? Simone Biles, a seven-time Olympic medalist, withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics to prioritize her mental health. She has returned and is still the best in gymnastics. Biles
Frederick Richard, who took second place at the Xfinity U.S. gymnastics competition, emerged victorious in the all-around Olympic Trials. Richard dominated the all-around competition on both days of the men’s Olympic trials, surpassing the reigning champion, Brody Malone. Richard, although
Get ready for an exhilarating event as Simone Biles, hometown favorite Suni Lee, and Jordan Chiles take the lead at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Gymnastics. The event is scheduled from June 27 to June 30 at the
Ice Spice has made a name for herself as the music world’s newest versatile artist since debuting with “Munch (Feelin’ U)” in the fall of 2022. The song helped Ice Spice earn her first RIAA-certified gold plaque and gained almost
The Women of Color Leadership Series, a collaborative effort by Katie Leadership Impact and St. Kate’s Athletics, is a powerful platform that celebrates leaders from diverse backgrounds. This series is a testament to our unwavering commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
The Broccoli City Festival will take place on July 27 and July 28 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., after moving from its RFK Stadium home. The festival will feature interactive experiences, live programming, and high-tech entertainment designed to engage
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has recently announced the inductees for the class of 2024. The following are the names of the individuals or groups who are to be included in this monumental accomplishment: Mary J. Blige, A
Hip-Hop and the White House, a documentary produced by Andscape, Hulu and 360, explores the relationship between U.S. presidents and the powerful cultural movement that is hip-hop. The film examines how presidents have engaged with hip-hop culture and how hip-hop
Shanene Herbert urges women to draw strength from their past experiences and prepare for a better future. Herbert is a New York native deeply committed to racial justice. She is devoted to aiding young people and communities of color in
Yung Fly Entertainment is a top-tier concert promoter specializing in R&B shows. With a nearly sold-out concert, NEXT headlined a show made just for the ladies. Ginuwine, Bobby V, H-Town, Case, Pleasure P, J. Holiday, and Shai joined them at
Minnesota Timberwolves have hired Jedidiah Jones as the new public address announcer. Jedidah Jones, a North High School alum and student-athlete, dreamed of being a professional basketball player. As one of Jones’s basketball coaches at North High School commented, his
Saturday, Feb. 10, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2024 nominees. The famed repository for entertainment legends revealed the 15 artists who hope to become recipients of prestigious award as musical icons. Ten of the artists are
City: New Orleans Venue currently spinning: Saints Champion Square, Meril’s NOLA and PJ Morton tour Style/genre: Show/open format DJ Tag Line: For the Righteous & Ratchet Social media handle: DJArieSpins for all social media platforms New Orleans native DJ Arie
From washing and styling her grandmother’s hair to being a licensed cosmetologist for 30 years and owning her salon in Minneapolis, Tommie Taylor has traveled worldwide as a professional hairstylist, teacher and consultant. Taylor specializes in helping Black women with
With a nearly sold-out show, Nelly and Ashanti hit the stage with Ja Rule and T.I. at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Dec. 14 for the”My 00’s Playlist” tour, which features some of the hottest artists of the 2000s.
Jesse Ross is a motivational speaker, activist and business owner in north Minneapolis. He is also the founder of the wealth redistribution project, a multimillion-dollar initiative. Ross is big on Black ownership in north Minneapolis and wants to share his
History is being made throughout the state of Minnesota with newly elected mayors. Roslyn Harmon defeated Gillian Rosenquist, making her the first black Mayor elected to the office of Golden Valley. A long-standing resident of Golden Valley, Harmon received 50
The 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony brought out legends from all genres of music to New York on Friday, Nov. 3, at the Barclays Center in Los Angeles. The Class of 2023 inductees include Missy Elliot,
After the clip went viral of Kevin Gates spitting in a fan’s mouth during his tour stop in Portsmouth, Virginia, concert-goers piled in the Amory in downtown Minneapolis to see what Mr. Gates would do next. DJ Chose opened the
