Sheletta Brundidge

1 week ago | startribune.com | Sheletta Brundidge

By Sheletta Brundidge Don't wait for the memorial to tell your elected leaders you appreciate them. The Minnesota Star Tribune State Rep. Melissa Hortman and other Democratic House members met with business owners and representatives of the Black Entrepreneurs Day celebration on Feb. 8 at the at Erta Ale Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar in St. Paul.

2 weeks ago | startribune.com | Sheletta Brundidge

A few months ago, I wrote a column that called for a boycott of Walmart after the retail giant rolled back its diversity initiatives. I researched Black-led boycotts from the civil rights era, looking for parallels between the courageous struggles of the past and the battle for freedom that we continue to fight today. I found similarities, all right, but not in the way I was expecting. From the files of the Associated Press, the gold standard of journalism, I found a 1956 photograph of the Rev.

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Sheletta Brundidge

It's no surprise Mikisha Nation was recently named a Women in Business 2025 Honoree by the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal. She is beyond passionate about the work she does as executive director of Teach For America Twin Cities (TFA Twin Cities). "We can do hard things and we can collaborate and we can make change happen for our students and our babies," Nation said.

1 month ago | audacy.com | Sheletta Brundidge

This is a fragile time for mental health and addiction support in our state. "I'm someone in recovery who could very well be living on the street or hospitalized," said Pastor Seth Perry of Elim Lutheran Church in Scandia, Minnesota. "I was lucky to get to this point, but many people are not." Perry struggled with alcohol, drugs, and a bipolar diagnosis. He got sober and became a pastor eight years later.

1 month ago | audacy.com | Sheletta Brundidge

Having access to information is not a luxury, it is a necessity. That's why the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) is partnering with Comcast to give free WiFi access to more than 5,000 residents living at 42 public housing high-rise locations in Minneapolis. "This is not just a tech upgrade, this is a quality-of-life upgrade," said Councilwoman LaTrisha Vetaw, Minneapolis City Council.