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Terresa Hardaway-Blackbird Revolt, Black Garnet Books-Putting Black Liberation Into Daily Practice
Terresa Hardaway discusses how she uses Blackbird Revolt and Black Garnet Books to turn Black liberation from a theory into daily practice.
Terresa Hardaway’s favorite part of being a business owner is the chance to intentionally build community. She has built two.
In this On the Radar episode, host Damenica Ellis sits down with Hardaway to talk about co-founding Blackbird Revolt in 2017, acquiring Black Garnet Books in 2024, and how she uses both to move Black liberation from theory into practice every day.
Blackbird Revolt is a Twin Cities design studio focused on social justice, anti-racism and abolition. The studio works with government agencies, nonprofits and grassroots organizations on branding, animation, video and audio production, fabrication and other creative work. At Black Garnet Books, Hardaway curates Black and Brown authors whose stories do not always receive the amplification they deserve and hosts community events designed to make the bookstore a safe third space.
“We find ourselves in a time where we really need third spaces, places where our neighbors feel safe, and so being able to build that, to create events that center Black and Brown voices.”
Hardaway is also an associate professor of graphic design and director of design justice at the University of Minnesota’s College of Design, where her research centers on abolition, design and Black liberation. Running two businesses allows her to put those ideas into daily practice rather than keeping them in the classroom.
She talks honestly about what it took to keep Black Garnet Books a safe community space during Operation Metro Surge, the federal immigration enforcement operation in the Twin Cities. Her approach was to adapt and center what the community was actually asking for rather than following the model others expected.
“I own this model and actually don’t have to do it the way that other people do. I actually want to center community.”
Hardaway credits her network with giving her the confidence to become an entrepreneur, and she is direct about the fact that she does not do it all alone. Her advice for anyone looking to work across multiple fields is to find where they overlap. Her advice for anyone starting a business is to have a plan, know who you are and surround yourself with people who will remind you of that when you forget.
“Know who you are and surround yourself around people who, when you forget, because you will forget who you are, they will remind you.”
Full story at msr.media.
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Rakim at City Winery STL
The God MC took center stage at City Winery, delivering a masterclass in flow that reminded St. Louis why he’s a hip-hop legend. Watch the highlights now.
🎤 Throwback Thursday, and class is back in session! Rakim brought the classics, deep cuts and legendary flow to City Winery, reminding St. Louis why his place in hip hop history is secure. Watch the video, then read Kenya Vaughn’s full review.
What’s the one Rakim track you’ll always turn up?
🖊️ Written by Kenya Vaughn
https://www.stlamerican.com/arts-and-entertainment/rakims-hip-hop-masterclass/
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Minneapolis Community Demands Better: A Call to Action #shorts
North Minneapolis is demanding a brighter future through local leadership and collective action. See how investing in our land is empowering the next generation.
True change starts from within. Building a stronger future for North Minneapolis requires local leadership and collective action. It is time to invest in our own land to create better opportunities for every young person in the community. #NorthMinneapolis #CommunityGrowth #LocalEmpowerment #CommunityBuilding
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Terresa Hardaway on Blackbird Revolt, Black Garnet Books and Design Justice | On The Radar | MSR
Terresa Hardaway discusses how she uses design and storytelling at Blackbird Revolt and Black Garnet Books to put Black liberation into daily practice.
Terresa Hardaway co-founded Blackbird Revolt in 2017 and acquired Black Garnet Books in 2024, using design and storytelling to put Black liberation into daily practice.
Full story at msr.media.
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Master Your State: 5 Keys to Well-being #shorts
Stop grinding without purpose. Master your mental and physical state first to transform your productivity and well-being.
Stop grinding without purpose. Your state—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual—must come before your output. Remember, you are a human being, not a human doing. #PersonalDevelopment #Mindfulness #SelfCare #ProductivityTips
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Black Girl Walk with Damenica Ellis and Tracey Williams-Dillard: The Center for Performing Arts.
Join Damenica Ellis and Tracey Williams-Dillard for a Black Girl Walk to the Best of Black Business Awards, where community and excellence unite on November 7.
Join Damenica Ellis and Tracey Williams-Dillard on a Black Girl Walk to the Center for Performing Arts, the home of the 2nd Annual Best of Black Business Awards Ceremony. See the building from the outside and learn where to park. Five Black businesses will receive awards on Saturday, November 7, from noon to 3 PM, with the community that voted for them in the audience.
Tickets are $25: https://spokesman-recorder.com/sister-spokesman/
Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis, MN
#BlackGirlWalk #BestOfBlackBusiness #SisterSpokesman #Shorts
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Vince Wright on Sports Done Wright | Blacklight on Sports
From basement podcasting to becoming the voice of Minnesota sports, Vince Wright shares his journey and vision for a more inclusive fan experience.
Vince Wright started his podcast with an iPad in his basement and no real plan. Fifteen years after friends in an online chat room nicknamed him “the sports governor of Minnesota,” he is interviewing the voice of the Vikings and getting recognized by strangers at golf tournaments.
Wright joins hosts Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald on Blacklight on Sports to talk about Sports Done Wright, his conversational approach to covering Minnesota sports, and the missed opportunities around engaging minority fans at Gophers football games and tailgates. They discuss ticket prices, seat licenses and outreach to north side youth.
The conversation also revisits Clem Haskins and the 1997 Final Four team, why Wright hopes the University of Minnesota finds a way to honor them, and how St. Thomas’s move to Division I could change the Twin Cities. Wright closes with three messages: support minority media, go to games in person including at smaller schools, and keep putting effort into your podcast.
Watch the full conversation.
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