Building Community, Embracing Heritage 🌎
This week’s edition covers stories from June 1st to June 7th, 2023. Today’s issue is 870 words, a 6.7–minute read. In today’s edition, Isabella and Helene talk community building, Serpentina Arts,and Immigrant Heritage Month. Good morning, readers! Helene here. I was trying out my novice hand at the grill with a good friend the other night and was feeling all the normal blessings […]
The Alchemy of Immigrants: Forging a Golden Future through Waves of Transformative Innovation
“If my friends could see me now” 1991. Acrylic, painted canvas, gold yarn on stitched and padded canvas. 📸 Photo courtesy of the Pacita Abad Art Estate | currently on exhibit at The Walker Museum by Isabella Silva-Biotti The first time I ever saw Marco cry was after the sudden realization that he might never […]
It’s Officially Our Favorite Month of the Year
This week’s edition covers stories from May 25th to May31st, 2023. Today’s issue is 787 words, a 6.1–minute read. In today’s edition, Isabella and Helene talk PRIDE month, Minnesota legalizes and decriminalizes Marijuana, and the Making Vinyl Conference. Buongiorno tutti, I don’t know about you but it sure does feel good to (almost) be in Summer. It’s hot, it’s sunny, and all […]
A great day for East Phillips!
This week’s edition covers stories from May 18th to May 24th, 2023. Today’s issue is 733 words, a 5.6–minute read. Today’s edition: Isabella and Helene talk updates to the East Phillips Urban Farm initiative and potential book bans in Texas schools. Good morning, NewPrensa readers! It’s Helene! We’re back with some news I’m SUPER excited about: The East Phillips Neighborhood Institute reached a deal […]
Crisis, Strike, Art, Justice.
This week’s edition covers stories from May 11th to May 17th, 2023. Today’s issue is 1200 words, a 9.2–minute read. In today’s edition: Isabella and Helene talk Sudan’s crisis, WGA strike, Art-A-Whirl, Justice for George two-day event Bon giorno fellow readers, It’s May and full of bouquets! Last weekend I celebrated my graduation from the University of Minnesota, while we also celebrated […]
The Sudan Crisis and my Family: the Lams
by Nyabang Diang The Sudan crisis of 2023 is a tragic conflict that has been brewing for years, rooted in the oppressive rule of dictator Omar al-Bashir in the 1980s. Although Bashir was overthrown in 2019, the country has since struggled to establish stability. In April 2023, the crisis reached a critical point as rival […]
The coronation and politics nearer to home đź‘‘
This week’s edition covers stories from May 4th to May 10th, 2023. Today’s issue is 827 words, a 6.4–minute read. Today’s edition: Isabella and Helene talk the Coronation, Paid Family Medical Leave, and Mental Health Awareness Month Hello, hello, NewPrensa readers! Helene here. It’s a busy world these days, and I’m sure you’ve all turned your attention, at least briefly, to the coronation […]
Should We Reconsider Our Immigration Policies?
This week’s edition covers stories from April 27th to May 3rd, 2023. Today’s issue is 1,076 words, a 8.3–minute read. In today’s edition Isabella and Helene talk migration crises and the Biden administration, Nixta’s Oro, and MN House passing Paid Family Medical Leave bill! Happy May, readers! Spring is starting to come in a little stronger, raising the temperature outside and giving […]
Northeast Minneapolis’ Golden Kernel: Oro
by Isabella Silva-Biotti Tantalizing bites took place at Nixta’s Oro, the ultimate counter service masa kitchen. From the countertops to the staffs’ black and gold aprons, the Mexican golden cuisine follows you everywhere you go. The room carries a light and easygoing energy as the restaurant plays with a variety of yellow and brown tones […]
U of M proposes huge budget cuts đź’˛
This week’s edition covers stories from April 20th to April 26th, 2023. Today’s issue is 835 words, a 6.5–minute read. Today’s edition: Isabella and Helene talk the U of M’s proposed budget cuts and Summer Reads, an Americorps program. Good morning, NewPrensa readers! Helene here. This week, I’d like to talk about what’s going on with all these budget cuts at the […]