Get to Know Minneapolis' Black Community

Black culture, heritage and history has been instrumental in making Minneapolis the city it is today. We recognize the importance of sharing the voices and stories of our Black community, now at this pivotal moment in history and always. Here are some resources to help learn about and continue to support Black lives in Minneapolis.

Remembering George Floyd and Support for the BLM Movement

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was killed while in custody of the Minneapolis police. This incident has forever changed the city of Minneapolis and shed light on the injustices that are being faced by Black people every day. As the city faces these challenges, there is a focus on growth and racial healing through the support of the Black Lives Matter movement and memorializing George Floyd.

Minneapolis Black Community History

The Minneapolis Black community has achieved major accomplishments throughout history but has also had to do so while enduring struggles with inequality. Learning about these historical narratives within our community plays a central role in understanding Minneapolis as a city.

Notable Black History & Culture Sites in Minneapolis

Historical landmarks, churches, and museums can teach us how Minneapolis became...

Minneapolis Black History: What to Read or Watch

Learn More About Minneapolis Black History With These Resources

Here are a few things to read, watch, and hear if you're looking to learn more...

Support Black-Owned Businesses

Black-owned businesses need your support and Minneapolis is filled with plenty of opportunities to do so.

How the Soul Food Scene is Growing in Minneapolis

Eat soulfully in Minneapolis. It can be done. You just gotta know where to look....

Shop at These Black-Owned Minneapolis Boutiques and Stores

Show your support to the Black community by shopping at these Black-owned...

Minneapolis Black Artists & Creatives You Should Know About

Minneapolis is lucky enough to be represented by plenty of Black creatives...

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine: Where to Support Black-Owned Businesses in the Twin Cities

How you spend your money has a huge, visible impact on your local community....

Business Directory: Minnesota BlackList

The Minnesota BlackList is a listing of Black owned businesses, services,...

Stories From the Black Community

From innovators who are trying to make waves in their industry to how our local businesses and neighborhoods are evolving, these are the stories that need to be heard from our Black community.

Organizations to Support and Places to Donate

African Career, Education and Resource (ACER): A nonprofit organization that engages African immigrants living in the north and northwest suburbs of Minneapolis.

Al Maa’uun: partner with neighboring organizations, faith communities and individuals to meet the needs of North Minneapolis neighborhoods.

Black Immigrant Collective: Black-led immigrant organization working at the intersection of Blackness and immigration.

Black Women Speak: aims to give voice and create community amongst Black Women intergenerationally; through the arts, wellness and education

Black Table Arts: Gathering Black communities through the arts, towards better Black futures.

Minnesota Voice: working toward permanent change in racial, social, and economic justice by increasing civic engagement and voter participation across the state, especially focused in underrepresented communities; making sure that every Minnesotans’ voice is heard, and the state reflects the values of its people.

Black Visions Collective: believes in a future where all Black people have autonomy, safety is community-led, and are in the right relationship within their ecosystems.