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The Future of West Broadway Starts with Community
West Broadway is more than a business corridor. It is a reflection of community, history, resilience, and the people working every day to shape what comes next.
In this live community conversation, Al McFarlane sits down with Kristall Porter, Executive Director of the West Broadway Business and Area Coalition, to discuss the future of West Broadway, Black business ownership, community development, displacement, public policy, and what it takes to build economic infrastructure that truly serves North Minneapolis.
Recorded at the historic Capri Theater, this conversation highlights the challenges facing local businesses, the importance of community-centered leadership, and the ongoing work to make sure development benefits the people who have carried this community forward.
Topics include:
West Broadway’s role in North Minneapolis
Black-owned business growth and support
The cost of doing business in the community
Insurance, development, and policy challenges
Preventing displacement
Community ownership and leadership
The future of the West Broadway corridor
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MC’ing a Gala: A Night of Love & Black Excellence #shorts
A night of love and Black excellence at a Cincinnati gala, leaving me inspired and motivated. Feeling the immense support from the community!
MCing a gala filled with an overwhelming number of Black attendees—a stark contrast to Cincinnati’s diverse population. The night was filled with immense love and support, a moment that significantly boosted morale and motivation. #GalaMC #CommunityLove #SupportSystem #BlackExcellence
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Entrepreneurship Needs a Plan—and a Life Beyond Work #shorts
Entrepreneurship without a plan is chaos. Build a business AND a life for lasting success. #Entrepreneurship #StartupTips
Jumping into entrepreneurship without a plan can be overwhelming. Discover why strategic planning and having outside interests are crucial for long-term success and sanity. #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPlanning #StartupTips #Mindset #Success
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Black Woman Makes History at KARE 11 #shorts
Meet the first Black woman manager at KARE 11! See how she’s breaking barriers and building a show from scratch.
Discover how a passion for community strategy and editorial management led to a pivotal career move. Learn about breaking barriers as the first Black woman manager at KARE 11 and building a show from scratch. #CareerPath #Management #Media #BreakingBarriers #KARE11
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Houston Black judges lead fight to save democracy
Houston’s Black judges are at the forefront of the battle to preserve democracy. Learn how they’re leading the charge.
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BLACK WOMEN, THE MIDTERMS, AND THE ISSUES AT STAKE
Black women’s political power is on full display this midterm election. Learn about their endorsements and the key issues shaping their vote.
Who’s earning the endorsement of Black women’s political organizations, and what issues are shaping their decisions this election cycle?
On Wednesday, October 21, Glynda Carr of Higher Heights joins Black Press USA’s Morning Show to discuss the organization’s midterm endorsements, the priorities driving its decisions, and the issues impacting Black women voters across the country.
From political representation to the policies shaping our communities, we’re getting into what matters as Election Day approaches.
Watch LIVE on Wednesday, October 21, from 8–9 AM ET.
Tune in to Black Press USA’s Morning Show on YouTube at Black Press USA TV.
#BlackPressUSA #MorningShow #GlyndaCarr #HigherHeights #Midterms2026 #BlackWomenInPolitics #BlackWomenVoters
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BLACK WOMEN, THE MIDTERMS, AND THE ISSUES AT STAKE 📱
Black women’s political organizations weigh in on midterm endorsements and key issues. Tune in to hear Glynda Carr of Higher Heights discuss what matters most to Black women voters.
Who’s earning the endorsement of Black women’s political organizations, and what issues are shaping their decisions this election cycle?
On Wednesday, October 21, Glynda Carr of Higher Heights joins Black Press USA’s Morning Show to discuss the organization’s midterm endorsements, the priorities driving its decisions, and the issues impacting Black women voters across the country.
From political representation to the policies shaping our communities, we’re getting into what matters as Election Day approaches.
Watch LIVE on Wednesday, October 21, from 8–9 AM ET.
Tune in to Black Press USA’s Morning Show on YouTube at Black Press USA TV.
#BlackPressUSA #MorningShow #GlyndaCarr #HigherHeights #Midterms2026 #BlackWomenInPolitics #BlackWomenVoters
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BLACK WOMEN, THE MIDTERMS, AND THE ISSUES AT STAKE 📱
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