Looking for something to do this weekend? RESILIENCE Dance Company brings “Entry Points” to COCA’s Catherine B. Berges Theatre Nov. 6 through 8.

The contemporary dance program features three world premieres, with works by Faith Balderrama, Hannah Garner and FLOCK among the lineup.

Make it a night out. Get your tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/entry-points-tickets-1998456269499?aff=oddtdtcreator

The provided sources examine the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, highlighting a historic wave of Democratic victories and a significant voter backlash against President Donald Trump and the Republican party due to economic concerns and anger over the administration’s policies. Concurrently, records and reports detail controversial federal intervention tactics, including aggressive voter fraud investigations by ICE, data collection, and threats to deploy armed law enforcement to polling locations. Additionally, localized election developments in places like California demonstrate how voters weighed complex statewide propositions on issues such as voter ID and billionaire taxes amidst these broader national political tensions.

Congratulations to the Fall 2026 Citizens Academy graduates!

The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office celebrated the class yesterday at Carnahan Courthouse, marking the completion of a six week program that gave residents a firsthand look at the criminal justice system and the work of local prosecutors.

Participants explored the prosecution process, met with prosecutors and victim advocates, and toured law enforcement facilities.

The conversation continues.

What if your neighborhood coffee shop was also building the next generation of Black leaders?

On this episode of MSR On the Radar, host Damenica Ellis sits down with Shaunie Grigsby, founder and owner of Flava Cafe in St. Paul. Grigsby opened Flava in 2022 as a social enterprise that combines great coffee with a mission: providing work experience, coaching and professional development for Black girls and gender-expansive youth.

Grigsby talks about the Atlanta coffee shop that first showed her what a Black third space could feel like, and how Queen Latifah’s Flavor magazine on “Living Single” inspired the cafe’s name. She shares how she made the leap from youth development to running a business, learning through apprenticeships at Sammy’s Avenue Eatery and Golden Thyme Cafe and accelerators through the Neighborhood Development Center.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:
Building a menu that honors Black icons like MC Lyte, bell hooks and Megan Thee Stallion
Designing a space that feels like home, inspired by “Living Single” and “Moesha”
Partnering with Black-owned businesses like Black Garnet Books and Roots and Bloom Studio
Leading with transparency through financial challenges
Free resources for aspiring entrepreneurs through NEON, MEDA and the Neighborhood Development Center

Visit Flava Cafe in St. Paul and catch open mic night with True Art Speaks every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.

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