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Capturing our stories

In Black Ink (IBI) has made it their purpose to make sure the stories of Minnesota’s black communities are heard. Their goal is to do away with intermediaries, providing authors of African descent in Minnesota an outlet to get their voices heard and seen.

Understanding my narrative

Many of the problematic racial narratives we believe have been interwoven into the fabric of our society. These narratives are a part of our news, entertainment, politics, literature, education, art and culture. The patterns that create these biases, be it underrepresentation, negative representation or missing narratives, have shaped the way we perceive the world and ultimately shape how we report.