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This Twin Cities cultural treasure will celebrate its 90th anniversary in August, and

will commemorate the occasion with two first-class events

Minneapolis, Minnesota – This August, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR), the oldest African-American newspaper in the North Star State, officially celebrates 90 years of impact in the Twin Cities and beyond. Founded on August 10, 1934 by local entrepreneur and legendary civil rights activist Cecil E. Newman, MSR has reported local, state, national and global history for generations and has long been revered as the “voice of black Minnesota.” .

“The history of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is synonymous with the history of African Americans in the state of Minnesota,” wrote the late Matthew Little, longtime president of the Minneapolis NAACP. “Not only did they document and archive the presence and mobility of black people in the state, but over the years they played a central advocacy role in the progress of African Americans. » Ahead of the festivities, shortly after July 15, the historic publication will be honored with a proclamation from the city of St. Paul, naming August 10, 2024, as Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Day.

Legacy Yacht Cruise and 90th Anniversary Gala

The weekend of August 16-17, 2024, MSR will celebrate its long history and many accomplishments with unforgettable evenings. The festivities kick off this Friday evening, August 16, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with the MSR 90th Anniversary Legacy Yacht Cruise. Guests will sail the St. Croix River aboard the historic Majestic Star, where they will enjoy live entertainment, an all-you-can-eat buffet, and four floors of activities, games, and prizes. For more information on the Legacy Yacht Cruise, including how to get your tickets, please visit https://tix.spokesman-recorder.com/e/legacy-yacht-cruise-on-the-majestic-star . Then, on Saturday evening, August 17, at 6:00 p.m., the stage will move to downtown

The MSR 90th Anniversary Gala will be held in Minneapolis. This elegant event will be held along the Mississippi River at the newly renovated, iconic Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot. Tables and tickets for the gala, including VIP options, are available now. MSR is also offering a “Community Support Package.” For more details and to learn how to reserve your seats for this one-of-a-kind event, visit our 90th Anniversary Gala webpage at https://cbo.io/tickets/msr/tix. A special group rate has also been reserved for those wishing to stay at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel for the gala. The link can be found here https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1702333862939&key=GRP&app=resvlink.

90 years of impact in Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

MSR’s influence also extended far beyond the Twin Cities and the borders of the North Star State. Hubert H. Humphrey credited Newman with advising him on the issue of civil rights, helping to shape local politics throughout his tenure as mayor of Minneapolis and national politics during his tenure as Minnesota’s senior senator and 38th vice president of the United States. In addition to Newman, other journalistic icons who regularly contributed to and/or called MSR home include Gordon Parks, Carl Rowan and Nellie Dodson Russell.

“We are more than just a newspaper,” notes Tracey Williams-Dillard, Newman’s granddaughter and current CEO and publisher, “Our heritage is rooted in the quest for justice, equity and human rights. The MSR has witnessed and captured historical moments, trends and events that have shaped the world over the past century. We have earned our rightful place as a trusted voice in the media and the community at large through blood, sweat and tears.

In addition to the Legacy Yacht Cruise and 90th Anniversary Gala, MSR is inviting everyone to participate in its $90 for 90 campaign, which honors nine decades of continuous publication. Individuals who contribute $90 in support of MSR will have their names prominently displayed in print editions of the newspaper through August 15, 2024. For information on how to participate, visit https://spokesman-recorder.com/__90for90/.

For more information about the MSR, its 90th anniversary celebration, and to schedule an interview with MSR Publisher and CEO Tracey Williams-Dillard, please contact Tony Kiene by email at [email protected] or by phone at (651) 226-2513.

About the Minnesota Spokesperson

The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR) has a vibrant legacy as the oldest Black-owned newspaper in Minnesota and one of the oldest family-owned newspapers in the country. Twin Cities civil rights activist and businessman Cecil E. Newman founded the MSR in 1934 as two separate newspapers: the Minneapolis Spokesman and the St. Paul Recorder, which merged into a single publication in 2000. Today, under the leadership of Newman’s granddaughter, Tracey Williams-Dillard, the MSR continues its centuries-old tradition as a trusted voice for Minnesota’s diverse Black communities, championing perspectives and stories that might otherwise go unread.

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