Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota's oldest Black-owned newspaper and business turns 90
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder celebrates 90 years
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder celebrates 90 years of providing a snapshot of the Black experience in Minnesota, and covering stories that directly affect the African American community.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The archive room at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is filled with thousands of headlines going back nearly a century.
But one in particular chronicles a remarkable achievement of its own.
“I’m overwhelmed with joy and happiness, and it just feels phenomenal. That’s all I can say. To know that my family’s legacy has made it 90 years through the rough times and the tough times, and we’re still here despite it all.” said owner Tracy Williams-Dillard.
Her grandfather, Cecil E. Newman, started the weekly newspaper 90 years ago to give a voice to the voiceless.
When the first issue came out on August 10, 1934, it cost 5 cents and carried a front page promise from Newman to “speak out fearlessly and unceasingly against injustices, discrimination, and all imposed inequalities”.
“Our focus is making sure that the African American community is being treated with respect and in the way that they should be. and if you’re not, we hold you accountable,” said Williams-Dillard.
For nine decades, the paper has provided a snapshot of the Black experience in Minnesota and covered stories that directly affect the African American community, from the election of Barack Obama to the murder of George Floyd, which happened just a few blocks from its office in South Minneapolis.
It has also employed talent like renowned photographer Gordon Parks and carved out its own niche in the community.
“We are both the oldest African American newspaper in Minnesota. We are the oldest Black-owned business in Minnesota and we are one of the oldest African American newspapers in the country. So we’re proud,” said Williams-Dillard.
Just like she inherited the paper from her grandparents, Williams-Dillard plans to pass it on to her daughter one day, in hopes of keeping their family’s legacy alive for another 90 years.
“The community needs the Spokesman-Recorder now more than ever,” said Williams-Dillard.
The Spokesman-Recorder will celebrate its 90th anniversary with a yacht cruise on the St Croix River on Friday night followed by a gala at the Depot in Downtown Minneapolis on Saturday night.
Doors Open Minneapolis is growing to become one of the more anticipated events of the and this weekend is your chance to get in on the action.
From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, participants can choose venues they’d like to explore and get a closer look at areas typically closed off to the public.
Details on the event can be found online.
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday,…
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Spurs -4.5; over/under is 215.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Spurs lead series 2-1
BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Spurs won the last meeting 115-108 on Saturday, led by 39 points from Victor Wembanyama. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32.
The Timberwolves are 31-21 against Western Conference opponents. Minnesota is sixth in the Western Conference with 33.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 7.5.
The Spurs are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents. San Antonio is fourth in the Western Conference with 16.3 fast break points per game led by Julian Champagnie averaging 3.0.
The Timberwolves’ 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Spurs allow. The Spurs average 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Julius Randle is averaging 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and five assists for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Wembanyama is averaging 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.1 blocks for the Spurs. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 18.6 points and 6.2 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 6-4, averaging 111.1 points, 47.3 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.1 points per game.
Spurs: 7-3, averaging 116.9 points, 46.5 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 7.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.5 points.
INJURIES: Timberwolves: Donte DiVincenzo: out for season (leg).
Spurs: David Jones Garcia: out for season (ankle).
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