KMOJCast

Minnesota Black Music Awards celebrates 40 years and honors music legends. The MBMA promotes, preserves and recognizes the contributions of Black musical artists in Minnesota

Dr. T. Anansi Wilson tell us about the forthcoming Center for the Study of Black Life and the Law, at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. First of it's kind.

Key reasons why North Memorial Health is a good workplace.

The Purple Block Party. June 2nd, Downtown Minneapolis purple party. Reveal of 100ft mural of Prince.

Introduction of Associate Superintendent Rochelle Cox to serve MPS.

MN Attorney General Keith Ellison and David McGee talks about the wealth gap and housing disparities. 9000 Equities Homebuyer Expo. Saturday, June 4th at 1256 Penn Ave North(former Thor Building)

Blue Line Extension light rail route recommendation and feedback opportunities.

Competitive grants that are open right now for Arts and Cultural Heritage (Legacy) grants. The deadline for grant is Monday, May 31st.

HomeHelpMN is offered through Minnesota Housing to help if you have fallen behind in your mortgage or other housing-related expenses due to pandemic.

The Board of Directors at twin Cities Habitat for Humanity welcomes Sharon Sayles Belton as the newly elected Board Chair, in addition to welcoming six new leaders to their first terms of Board Service.

Rise and Remember George Floyd Global Memorial Celebration, Candlelight Vigil and We Will Heal Us at the George Floyd Square in Minneapolis

The Urban League Twin Cities just released two new reports-one on the State of Black Minnesota and the ways to achieve racial equity in schools.

No Menthol Sunday, May 15th highlight efforts around menthol cessation efforts in the African American Communities.

MPS great summer program options for innovative learning to help them excel.

Job fair information for Veterans.

Covid-19 Virus update, Omicron, BA strain info 1 through 5. What precautions and protocols to do to stay safe.

Stem Fest, annual big community celebration, hands on learning to give children from all walks of life the opportunity to explore the world of science, technology, engineering and math.

Blue Line Extension light rail recommendation and feedback opportunities.

AARP and our Fraud Watch Network program help people protect their money from con-artists who have been running full force during the pandemic. Attorney General Keith Ellison filed suit against three solar panel companies in April.

Urban League Twin Cities President Steven Belton shares thoughts on the MN Department of Human Rights report on discrimination in the Minneapolis Police Department. He discusses the findings with KMOJ's Freddie Bell.

As the current legislative session winds down, Minnesota State Representative Esther Agbaje talks with KMOJ's Freddie Bell about benefits for Frontline Workers.

Minnesota Attorney General Kieth Ellison says the state Department of Human Rights finding that shows Minneapolis Police engaged in a pattern of racial discrimination is similar to a 1994 ruling and says a Federal Report could be coming next. He sits down for an exclusive interview with KMOJ's Freddie Bell.

Upcoming UMOJA Camp, to empower UMOJA parents through education and training to recognize their own biases so they can practice anti-racist parenting and to connect families.

MPS Mental Health Support Services team launched a mental health caregiver survey for families to complete earlier this year. The results of the survey is the basis for the content for the Mental Health Caregiver Institute, taking place, Saturday, April 30th

The Color of Care reveals how people of color suffer from substandard health care in the U.S. and how COVID-19 exposed the tragic consequences of these inequities.

Black Americans are at a higher risk of developing heart failure at an earlier age, and are at increased risk of hospitalization for heart failure compared to white Americans

Benita Jackson with Allina Health talks about your health plan options as you approach 65.

Rep. Kaohly Vang Her, DFLers released several plans for this years legislative session.

Charles Luter running for VP of the MPLS teachers union, and Alexis Mann for President.

A new report calls for specific changes in Minnesota's Medicaid program to improve racial equity and health outcomes in the state. Dr. Nathan Chomilo, Medicaid medical director and the lead author explains.

Hurston tells Freddie Bell the state is close to seeing Minnesota's first black-led community Credit Union open its doors.

Mayor Frey has details about the upcoming State of the City Address and Police Chief Community Listening Sessions. Frey also outlined Campaign Zero's new score for the new warrant and entry policy.

Minneapolis Public School career pathways for Custodians.

Steve Grove Commissioner of Deed and Marc Majors Deed Deputy Commissioner for Workforce Development efforts to support black and brown business owners and workers for Minnesota Economic recovery.

Update on the City of Minneapolis No Knock Warrants.

Minnesota Timberwolves Playoff Series at the Target Center and Tournament Updates.

Minneapolis Public School Employment opportunities.

Resources and financial programs offered by Twin Cities Habitat that assist persons or families buying first home.

Minneapolis Public Schools job opportunities.

St. Thomas alumna Kelsey Dawson Walton, first African American Woman on the Osseo School Board.

The 9,000 Equities Program (Thor Building in North Minneapolis) is a solution in direct response to the racial wealth gap and homeownership disparities in Minnesota.

An elementary school staffer by day, in her free time a St. Paul woman is creating comic books. The superheroes are Black Inventors who have made an impact on American History.

As the principal at Two Rivers Hight School, Al Johnson guides the education of more than 1,400 students. but every once in a while, he straps on a pair of suede shoes and gets on a roll.

Aj, 3 year old girl with a passion for all things makeup and fashion, owned and operated small business in Minneapolis.

All Minneapolis Public Schools classes are canceled as the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers MFT remains on strike.

Dr. Michael Thomas Osterholm is an American epidemiologist, Regents Professor, and Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. On November 9, 2020, Osterholm was named to newly elected President Joe Biden's COVID-19 Advisory Board. Dr. Osterholm says the pandemic is waning, however, we still need to be vaccinated and boosted

Frey joined City leadership and external experts to announce his new standards for the Minneapolis Police Department's (MPD) warrant and entry policy.

Children's Minnesota is pleased to announce the promotion of James C. Burrough II to senior vice president, government and community relations, chief equity and inclusion officer, effective immediately.

The Minnesota Department of Health, announces the creation of a new Health Equity Bureau within the department. This new bureau will house several existing MDH units including the Center for Health Equity and the new Office of American Indian Health. The structure will also serve as the department's hub for proactive Diversity Equity and Inclusion efforts, and will lead the department's equity work within the COVID-19 response.