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 […]
Engaging BIPOC Communities in Critical Conversations
This week’s edition covers stories from April 13th to April 19th, 2023. Today’s issue is 840 words, a 6.5–minute read. Isabella and Helene talk reaching BIPOC communities for bigger conversations through engagement andthe future of Minneapolis’ 3rd Precinct Good morning from NewPrensa! Isabella speaking. The month of April has proven that “Sometimes It Snows in April”, as Prince once sang. Interesting things are happening […]
An Expansive Universe Unfolds in the Nixta Restaurant Bathroom Thanks to Chicano Artist Jimmy Longoria
by Isabella Silva-Biotti and Chris Alvarez Chicano artist Jimmy Longoria doesn’t illustrate Mexican history. He doesn’t seek to romanticize the past. Instead, he has envisioned how to look forward. While honoring the roots of Latinx and Chicano culture may be essential, the artist desires to show the contemporary generations the importance of the successful and promising futures […]
NewPrensa loves the Afro Deli!
This week’s edition covers stories from March 16th to March 22nd, 2023. Today’s issue is 910 words, a 7–minute read. Isabella and Helene talk Springtime, the Afro Deli,Minneapolis’s Rye House, State Capitol news,and the new BIPOC Foodways Alliance! Good morning, NewPrensa readers! Helene here. Spring is arriving slowly but not-so-surely, much in the Minnesota way. It’s exciting to see everyone out and celebrating our […]
Twin Cities Creative Spaces To Visit
This week’s edition covers stories from February 9th to February 15th, 2023. Today’s issue is 750 words, a 5.8–minute read. In today’s edition, Isabella and Helene talk Black led art spaces to visit, Aldi’s closing in north Minneapolis, Birchbark Books, and Pollen Midwest. Continue reading to find out more. There’s a couple spaces I would like to highlight this week: Many of […]
NewPrensa celebrates Black History Month!
Today’s issue is 900 words, a 7–minute read. Isabella and Helene talk Black History Month, SABER Magazine, The Green Room, The Grammys, and what’s behind Imposter Syndrome. Continue reading to find out more… Happy Black History Month, NewPrensa readers. Helene here! In this month’s next several editions, we want to celebrate and uplift Black creatives, activists, politicians, community […]
Minneapolis’s “Step Up” Turns 20
This week’s edition covers stories from December 29th to January 4th, 2023. Today’s issue is 812 words, a 6.2–minute read. Helene and Nyabang talk about Minneapolis’s Step Up program celebrating its 20th year, Drivers Licenses for All 2023, and Pele’s death. Helene here! With Isabella away this week, I’m excited to introduce you all to Nyabang, NewPublica’s Community Engagement […]
St. Paul’s Penumbra Theater Seeks Racial Healing
This week’s edition covers stories from October 20th to October 26th, 2022. Today’s issue is 711 words, a 5.5-minute read. Isabella and Helene talk about Owamni, Ondara, the Penumbra Theater, the harvest season, Indian food, and Ye. Good morning.Helene here. NPR recently released a story about Sean Sherman, otherwise known as the “Sioux Chef”. He’s the co-founder of Owamni, which you may remember because it […]
48 people charged in embezzlement scheme surrounding “Feeding our Futures” MN
This week’s edition covers stories from September 15th to September 21st, 2022. Today’s issue is 920 words, a 7.1-minute read. This week’s edition covers the 48 people charged at “Feeding our Futures” MN for an embezzlement scheme , Adnan Syed’s vacated conviction on Monday, and Twitter backlash against movie ‘The Woman King’ starring Viola Davis. Local News 48 people have been […]