Join us in welcoming James L. Stroud Jr., historian and author, for a conversation about the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, Minnesota’s oldest Black-owned newspaper. Enjoy refreshments and explore the history of the MSR and the activists who founded it. James will share some remarks on the legacy of Black journalism and impact of MSR’s 90 years of being a cultural resource in the Twin Cities, and specifically within the historic corridor of Black culture right here on 38th street.

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Free! Registration not required but if you register via Eventbrite you will receive a reminder email the day before the event.

James “Jimmy” L. Stroud, Jr.is a writer and photographer as well as an self-described “house historian” of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Newspaper. He currently teaches students K-6 in the St. Paul school district and is working on 2 book projects.