Get to Know Minneapolis' Black Community

Support Black-Owned Businesses

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

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

Shop at These Black-Owned Minneapolis Boutiques and Stores Shop at These Black-Owned Minneapolis Boutiques and Stores Show your support to the Black community by shopping at these Black-owned boutiques and shops. From…

Minneapolis Black Artists & Creatives You Should Know About Minneapolis Black Artists & Creatives You Should Know About Minneapolis is lucky enough to be represented by plenty of Black creatives sharing their unique perspectives…

Business Directory: Minnesota BlackList Business Directory: Minnesota BlackList The Minnesota BlackList is a listing of Black owned businesses, services, programs, leaders and events located…

The Most Talked About Black-Owned Restaurants in Minneapolis The Most Talked About Black-Owned Restaurants in Minneapolis Minneapolis is known for its stellar restaurant scene, and Black-owned restaurants contribute to this reputation in…

How the Soul Food Scene is Growing in Minneapolis How the Soul Food Scene is Growing in Minneapolis Eat soulfully in Minneapolis. It can be done. You just gotta know where to look.

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 Notable Black History & Culture Sites in Minneapolis Historical landmarks, churches, and museums can teach us how Minneapolis became the city it is today…

Learn More About Minneapolis Black History With These Resources 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…

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.

Photo credit: Augustus Isaac

Learn more about how Meet Minneapolis is dedicated to speaking up for social justice and read a statement from Meet Minneapolis CEO, Melvin Tennant.

38th and Chicago

The intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis is the site of George Floyd's death and has become a gathering place for people to pay their respects and remember him. It is an important space for racial healing and justice among many members of the community and visitors from all over. This area, also called George Floyd Square, pays tribute to his life and is a powerful way for the Minneapolis community to rally around the importance of Black lives.

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.

Minneapolis’ Most Innovative Black Entrepreneurs and Makers There are as many ways to be a Black American as there are Black people in… Learn More >>

Star Tribune: How did the Twin Cities become a hub for Somali immigrants? The state has 52,333 people who report Somali ancestry — the largest concentration in America. How… Learn More >>

Zagat: How Protesting And Arrest Put Louis Hunter On The Vegan Path Swept up in protests against the police violence that touched his own family, then finding a… Learn More >>

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine: Why Dionne Sims Started Black Garnet Books, Minnesota’s Only Black-Owned Bookstore Surrounded by the chaos and confusion in the days following the death of George Floyd, Dionne… Learn More >>

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.

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Augustus Isaac

While on my journey as a photographer, I have developed a direct connection to time, peace, and freedom. These are the things that inspire me to create every day. My photography is a reflection of who I am. I want to capture the world from a new perspective. I want to show the beauty of the world with my photos, and inspire the viewer to see the world with new focus and vision.

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Mecca Bos

Mecca Bos is a longtime Twin Cities based food writer and professional chef. Her work can be found locally and nationally and on her Patreon page, patreon.com/meccabos. She specializes in stories about women, people of color, and especially Black people working in the food industry. She loves a cheap wine paired with a good taco.

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