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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.



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

Support Black-Owned Businesses

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

Soul Food

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....
Black-Owned Boutiques and Shops

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...
Local Black Artists & Creatives

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...

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....

Business Directory: Minnesota BlackList

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 muralists making a statements about society, these are the stories that need to be heard from the Black community .

Twin Cities Black Innovators

Minneapolis’ Most Innovative Black Entrepreneurs and Makers

Minneapolis’ Most Innovative Black Entrepreneurs and Makers

There are as many ways to be a Black American as there are Black people in...
George Floyd Public Art

Remembering George Floyd Through Minneapolis Public Art

Remembering George Floyd Through Minneapolis Public Art

The local push to keep the visual story of George Floyd a Black story

Page Contributors

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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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Organizations to Support and Places Donate

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