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In this episode, Crown and Tracine discuss the transformative power of authentic storytelling and how, as a Black writer, staying true to her roots ignites her creativity. Together, they explore what it means to be a superhero, how discovering one’s inner power can shape a creative legacy, and how that power, once harnessed, can uplift entire communities and inspire change on a larger scale.
Along East Lake Street in Minneapolis, hit hard by the riots last spring, there was a special gathering Saturday
“I believe that there’s hope,” says Jacqui Ward, from Brooklyn Center. “We’re more together now than we ever were.”
The Midtown Global Market hosted a pop-up event for Black entrepreneurs. Organizers say it was a sort of new beginning for the neighborhood.
“It’s coming back,” says Amber Treelis, the event coordinator. “The heart and soul is so deep here. Everybody, the community is amazing.”
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A local author and illustrator are hoping to inspire kids of color to chase their dreams. Open up a page of the book “Black Boy, Black Boy” and see how black boys become whatever they dream of.
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Minnesotans are helping those affected by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana.
A Cottage Grove mother, Sheletta Brundidge, lost five close relatives during Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, La. Now, she’s turning her pain into productivity, helping others, and a group of other Minnesotans is also lending a helping hand.
Dive into the powerful story of Crown Shepherd, a Minneapolis-based author, literacy advocate, and creator of the celebrated children’s book Black Boy, Black Boy. In this heartfelt exploration, discover the journey of bringing representation to life through Crown’s storytelling and the efforts to distribute 3,000 copies of Black Boy, Black Boy to local schools.
