Black Holiday Pop-Ups to Shop this Season

It's that time again! Time to start Black Friday and Small Business Saturday shopping. If you are looking to shop local this holiday season, I’ve…

Slice Pizza - Midtown Global Market

Trying slice pizza at Midtown Global Market for the first time. I have to admit, the first time I tried this pizza. I was not a fan. I had a sausage…

August Things to Do in the Twin Cities

Hey Minnesota, it’s August and here are some of the best things to do in August in the Twin Cities! August Things to Do in the Twin Cities August is…

Why Minneapolis is the Happiest City in the U.S.

Want to know why Minneapolis is the Happiest City in the US? Keep reading to find out. Image credit: Getty Images The global Institute for Quality …

Family Friendly Things to do in the Twin Cities This Weekend

Looking for family friendly things to do in the Twin Cities this weekend? I’ve got a couple ideas just for you. The Big Bounce House America Tour The…

Free Donut on National Donut Day June 7th

Hey friends, you can get a free doughnut this National Donut Day! On June 7, Duck Donuts is giving away one free cinnamon sugar donut per guest. No p…

Free Thanksgiving Meals for Those in Need

Thanksgiving is almost here, and while you may be cooking up your Thanksgiving meal already, some families could use a little help this year.

Candy Cane Lane Movie

Get free advance screening tickets to Candy Cane Lane movie on November 18. Keep reading, and I’ll give you all the details.

Soul Bowl - A Unique Take on Soul Food

Soul Bowl is one of my favorite black owned fast food restaurants in Minneapolis. They offer a unique twist on traditional southern style food.  My …

Nashville Coop Review - St. Paul, MN

I decided to take a trip across the river to visit Nashville Coop. I have not had before, but let me tell you I’ve been missing out. It was flavorful…

Pepito‘s Mexigo Deli - A hidden gem

Pepito‘s Mexigo Deli is one of those OG Mexican restaurants on the southside of Minneapolis. I can remember visiting Pepitos regularly with my family…

A Black Girl's Guide to Minneapolis and Beyond

If you are looking for black owned businesses in the Twin Cities, look no further. I have put together my list called A Black Girl's Guide to Min…

Feeling Bougie - Yum Kitchen and Bakery

When I am in the mood for something a lil bougie, I head to Yum Kitchen and Bakery to treat myself. Yum Kitchen and Bakery is a busy, bright restaur…

My Visit to Bachman's Holiday Ideas and Inspiration for the Home 2020

It’s time for Bachman’s Holiday Ideas and Inspiration for the Home experience!

Welcome to Minnesota Noir!

Hey everyone, welcome to the Minnesota Noir, a Black Girl's Guide to Minneapolis and beyond!  I love visiting cafes and coffee shops, local bouti…

Support Black Businesses This Christmas!

The northside holiday crawl kicked off a few weekends ago and I brought the whole family out . With Black Friday and small business Saturday sales su…

Black Instagrammers in Minnesota You Need to Follow

When you think of Minnesota influencers what comes to mind? Beautiful pictures of lakes and fair skinned beauties rocking their Minnesota t-shirts? W…

5 Things to Buy at the Seward Coop Friendship Store

The Seward Friendship store has been around for now. I can remember sitting in community meetings where it was often mentioned by elders that the Sou…

Revival Restaurant Review

Revival  restaurant in Minneapolis has become a classic over the years. When I first heard that a Southern style fried chicken place would be open…

Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe Review

Over the weekend, I decide to take a quick jaunt to St.Paul to check out a black owned coffee shop called Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe . I hate to …

5 Best Places to Pop the Question in Minneapolis

Did you know that the holidays are the busiest time of the year to get engaged? Yep, and now that you’ve found your soul mate and have bought the ri…

The Gathering Women of Color Expo 2016 Re-cap

Over the weekend I had the pleasure of attending The Gathering, a two-day expo for women of color.

Twin Cities Free or Low Cost Winter Activites

Got cabin fever?  Winter Activities in the Twin Cities Indoors Sumner Library Midtown Global Market Patrick's Cafe inside Bachma…

An Inside Look at the New Vikings Stadium

Over the weekend my family and I toured the  US Bank Stadium , the new home of the Minnesota Vikings. We gathered up the family on a rainy day but th…

Minnesota Birthday Freebies to Sign Up For

Hey, birthday peeps! I like to collect my birthday freebies. It's become an annual ritual. And because I want to share the birthday love, I pu…

Black Bloggers in Minnesota You Need to Follow

Living in Minnesota can be great. We have so many social media influencers and we all know that there's a strong blogging community here, but did…

Martin Luther King Day Events in the Twin Cities

Happy Martin Luther King Day! Most of us will have a long weekend, but while you're out getting your MLK Day sales, be sure to really remembe…

Restaurant Review: Black Coffee and Waffles Bar

My husband and I like on coffee dates and in our quest for something new to try, we came across Black. After seeing all of the pictures on Insta…