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2024

“Doors Open Minneapolis” 2024 Program Guide, May, 2024

“6 Black art exhibitions in the Twin Cities highlight artists to know” Star Tribune, March 12, 2024

“Timberwolves and U.S. Bank Launch Community Cultural Experience Tour” March 12, 2024

“12 Museums Across The Country That Amplify Black Culture And History” ESSENCE, February 29, 2024

“Black History Month events in the Twin Cities: Feb. 23-​29” MN Spokesman recorder, February 22, 2024

“Minneapolis Police Cadets Immerse In Local African American History To Foster Community Trust” hoodline, February 18, 2024

“Medcalf: Why Black History month is needed” Star Tribune, February 17, 2024

“Preview: Okra and Indigo exhibit at the African American Heritage Museum” KARE 11, February 12, 2024

“Minnesota African American Heritage Museum honors Black culinary trailblazers” sahanjournal, February 9, 2024

“Your guide to Black History Month events in the Twin Cities” Mashale, February 8, 2024

“9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week” Star Tribune, February 6, 2024

“Celebrating Black History: Events, happenings this month around the Twin Cities” KARE 11, February 1, 2024

“The magic of Rose McGee’s sweet potato comfort pie comes to a children’s book” MPR news, January 18,2024

“Black History Month events in the Twin Cities: Feb. 1-8” MN Spokesman recorder, January 31, 2024

2023

10 of The Best Museums and Art Institutions in Minneapolis, MN
ArtsKeeper
October 6, 2023
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Where to Eat, Shop, and Play
in the Twin Cities
AFAR
September 26, 2023
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Black artists at Belwin Conservancy challenge racial stereotypes
Pioneer Press
July 5, 2023
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Black History Month Events
Feb. 16 – 28
MSR
Feb 21, 2023
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Minnesota Now: Feb. 20, 2023
MPR News
Feb 20, 2023
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Minneapolis exhibit puts a spin on traditional African American quilting
MPR News
Feb 20, 2023
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Black History Month events in the Twin Cities: Feb. 8 – 16
MSR
Feb 9, 2023
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Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery celebrates Black History Month with new exhibit
Kare 11
Feb 7, 2023
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Events to mark Black History Month in Minnesota
CBS Minnesota
Feb 1, 2023
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Celebrate Black History Month in Minnesota: Event list
Fox News
Jan 30, 2023
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Weekend Picks: Healing through quilts; celebrating Minnesota winters; ‘The Girl on the Train’
MinnPost
Jan 19, 2023
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"Unbreakable" at the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery
CBS News
Jan 11, 2023
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2022

Weekend picks: It’s hip-hop x 2 with Herb Johnson III at the Southern and BRKFST Dance + the Minnesota Orchestra
MinnPost
July 28, 2022
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Weekend picks: It’s open-air arts season, with ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Caponi Art Park and jazz on the hill at the Walker
MinnPost
July 14, 2022
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University of Minnesota presents inaugural Juneteenth Celebration and Commemorative March: Was. Is. Will Be
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
May 24, 2022
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Museum’s public quilting project advances Black storytelling
MSR
May 23, 2022
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What to Expect for Black Fashion Week
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
May 6, 2022
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14 Notable Minnesotans Share Their Favorite Places
Racket
Apr. 20, 2022
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The State of Style
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Apr. 11, 2022
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Researcher presents on early African Americans
SouthernMinn
Mar. 24, 2022
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Artist Talk: seangarrison in conversation with Seitu Jones
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Feb 17, 2022
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Timberwolves & Lynx Celebrate Black History Month
NBA
Feb. 9, 2022
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Think African Americans arrived in Minnesota in the 1900s? Think again
Kare11
Feb. 9, 2022
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Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery offers Black History Month exhibit
Fox 9
Feb 8, 2022
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Where to Celebrate Black History Month in the Twin Cities
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Feb. 3, 2022
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Museum Holds Event Series, New Exhibit for Black History Month
Unicorn Riot
Feb 1, 2022
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MAAHMG celebrates Black History Month with new exhibit about early Black Settlers in Southeast Minnesota and series of events
Insight News
Jan 31, 2022
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The 10 best museums in Minneapolis are where the Midwest meets the world
Lonely Planet
Jan 29, 2022
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2021

Year in review: a look back at Twin Cities arts in 2021
MINNPOST
Dec. 30, 2021
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Eye On St. Paul Q&A: Robin Hickman-Winfield
StarTribune
Dec. 14, 2021
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5 Art Exhibits to See This Month in the Twin Cities
Minnesota Monthly
Dec. 6, 2021
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Second annual ‘A Soulful Holiday’ tree exhibit shines light on Black heritage and art
MSR
Nov. 12, 2021
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Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery teaches families about state's unique diversity
Fox 9
Oct. 19, 2021
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MPR News Abstract art created during Chauvin verdict goes up for auction​
MPR
Sep. 22, 2021
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X Games and Meet Minneapolis Commission Mural with Hennepin Theatre Trust and MN African American Heritage Museum and Gallery
StarTribune
Aug. 9, 2021
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Bon Iver to headline ‘Stop Line 3’ protest concert in Duluth; tons of things to do today, this weekend and beyond
MINNPOST
July 29, 2021
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Next City Whatever Happened To… Minneapolis Protest Art, VA’s Electric School Buses, and Right to Repair?
Next City
July 15, 2021
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Summer Arts and Fun 2021: Museums
Pioneer Press
June 13, 2021
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In Focus: George Floyd's legacy and impact
MPR News
May 7, 2021
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Black Fashion Week MN and MN African American Heritage Museum partner for pop-up exhibit
MSR
Apr. 30, 2021
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Celebrate Black History Month in Minneapolis
Meet Minneapolis
Feb. 1, 2021
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African Americans Have Long History in Minnesota
KDHL Radio
Feb. 2, 2021
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Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota - The Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery
WJON
Feb. 6, 2021
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12 of the Best Black History Museums in the US and Where to Find Them
Tiqets Blog
Feb. 17, 2021
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Minnesota African American Heritage Series to Be Hosted Online By Four Area History Museums
Morris County Historical Society
Jan. 6, 2021
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22 Champions of Change in Minnesota
Minnesota Monthly
Jan. 6, 2021
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February is Black History Month
Hennepin County Library
Jan. 25, 2021
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Top 11 Places for Art in Minneapolis
Meet Minneapolis
Jan., 2021
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2020

“Near North African American Community, Minneapolis” MNopedia, January 15, 2020

“Finding Minnesota: African American Heritage Museum And Gallery In Minneapolis”  WCCO TV, Feb 16, 2020

“This Week’s Destinations for Digital Culture: June 3 to June 9” The magazine Antiques, June 3, 2020

“Museums Seek Public’s Help to Record History as It Happens – Non Profit News” Nonprofit Quarterly, June 22, 2020

“Preserving the murals made during the uprising.” Southwest Journal, June 26, 2020.

“A global list of Black-owned/founded museums, art galleries, and spaces.” Dazed, June 19, 2020.

“African American museums rush to document, contextualize America’s protests”  Washington Post, June 19, 2020

“Black Lives Matter street mural coming to Plymouth Avenue” Insight News, July 8, 2020

“38th Street Dreams.” Southwest Journal, July 13, 2020.

“Artists paint ‘Black Lives Matter’ mural on Plymouth Avenue” KTSP, July 18, 2020

Historic Black Lives Matter Mural Painted in Minneapolis, Unicorn Riots, August 8, 2020

“Trying To Fund, And Found, A Venue For ‘Radical Freedom Of Expression’ In Minneapolis” NPR, August 12, 2020

“Minnesota African American Heritage Museum reopens Aug. 18 with timely exhibits, precautions” MN Spokesman Recorder, August 13, 2020

“Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery Reopens” Visit Black History, August 16th, 2020. 

“George Floyd Exhibit Now Part of Minnesota Museum” WCCO Radio, August 19th, 2020

“MN African American Heritage Museum and Gallery reopens” KVUE, August 19, 2020 

“MN African American Heritage Museum and Gallery reopens.” KARE 11,  Aug 22, 2020.

“Meet Artists Behind the ‘Black Lives Matter’ Street Mural.” Minnesota Monthly, Aug 14, 2020.    

“Minnesota African American Heritage Museum reopens with new exhibits documenting George Floyd protests” Fox 9, August 18, 2020

“Campaign Aims To Preserve Plywood Art From Boarded-Up Minneapolis Businesses Following George Floyd’s Death” CBS Minnesota, Aug 23, 2020.

“Op-ed: Preserving the memory of what just happened.” The Architect’s Newspaper, Sept 25, 2020. 

“Exhibits at Minnesota African American museum keep George Floyd’s spirit alive.” The Star Tribune, Oct 2, 2020.

“Black Lives Matter” Mural Kicked off George Floyd-Related Art Projects” Minnesota Monthly, October 6, 2020

“Mannequin trees’ deck the halls at virtual holiday exhibition” Star Tribune, November 25, 2020

“Artists, activists around the US rush to save Black Lives Matter murals” Associated Press, December 14, 2020

2019

“Meet the black women who established Minnesota’s first African American museum” Face to Face Africa, January 4, 2019

“50 in 50: Museums That Capture Black History Across America” TravelNoire, January 30, 2019

“Coventry Cowens – MN African American Heritage Museum & Gallery” Verve, March 4, 2019

“8 Seasons of Art. Directed by Phil Prospers McGraw.” Twin Cities: Monarch Melanin Films, Mar 26, 2019.

“23 Best Free Things to Do in Minneapolis.” VacationIdea – Dream Vacation Magazine, July 20, 2019.

“Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery celebrates one-year anniversary with gala” Insight News, September 18, 2019

“Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery tells the stories that have not been told” Duluth News Tribune, September 30, 2019

“Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery tells the stories that have not been told” Brainerd Dispatch, September 30, 2019

“State’s only African American museum celebrates its first year” MN Spokesman Recorder, October 2, 2019

“Life-Etiquette Tips for a Memorable Trip to the Museum.” Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, Oct 19, 2019.

2018

“African American history museum set to open its doors.” Minnesota Spokesman Recorder, August 22, 2018.

“Minnesota African American Heritage Museum set to open in September” Insight News, August 31, 2018

“New African American Heritage Museum Celebrates Contributions.” MPR News, Sept 8, 2018.

“Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery opens on September 8” MPLS STPL MAG, September 8, 2018

“’A Revelation’: Scenes from opening day at the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery” MinnPost, Sept 10, 2018

“Minnesota finally gets an African-American museum, thanks to two visionary women” Star Tribune, September 28, 2018

Minnesota Finally Gets an African-American Museum Thanks to Co-Founders Tina Burnside and Coventry Cowens” Good Black News, September 29th, 2018

“African American Heritage Museum introduces culture” The Echo, October 14, 2018

“These Two Black Women Just Opened Minnesota’s First African American Museum” Because of Them We Can, October 16, 2018

“Year in Review: Minnesota’s Arts & Culture Scene in 2018” Growler Mag, December 3, 2018

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