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Sheletta Brundidge

Contributing Columnist
Opinion
Sheletta is a Twin Cities-based media personality, Emmy Award-winning comedian and radio host. Frustrated by the lack of diversity in traditional media, she created her own podcast, promotions and production company, Sheletta Makes Me Laugh, in 2020. She also is an activist for entrepreneurs and people with autism. She lives in Cottage Grove.

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Sheletta: Like Michelle Obama, I, too, will be skipping the inauguration

I’m inviting Black women to a special MLK Day of Service event on Monday. Former first lady, since your calendar is open, you can come, too.
January 16, 2025
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Sheletta: Y’all knew former Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic. I knew Kari D.

I’ve put her likeness on digital billboards all over town to make sure she gets the spotlight that she didn’t like, but definitely deserves.
December 31, 2024
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Sheletta: Patti’s pies won’t be on our plate this Christmas because we’re breaking up with Walmart

We can show Walmart we haven’t forgotten how effective the Montgomery bus boycott was. They walked to resist racism. Now we can walk past its stores to protest its rollback diversity initiatives.
December 13, 2024
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Sheletta: Why I X’d out Twitter even after it made my family famous

It turned into a terrible day in that neighborhood. So I left it to find better social media neighborhoods.
November 24, 2024
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Sheletta: We’re seeking strength in joy, not storming the Capitol

Despite the outcome of the presidential election, Black women won’t succumb to depression or despair. We’re determined.
November 8, 2024
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Sheletta: Cellphones are a modern civil rights tool

Recordings by Woodbury High School students of a substitute teacher re-enacting the murder of George Floyd prompt a change of heart on phone bans in schools.
October 21, 2024
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Sheletta: Black names matter. So, say them right!

Donald Trump owes Kamala Harris an apology, and so do the white broadcasters who over the years mocked the names of Black high school basketball players.
October 1, 2024
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From Opinion: Violent threats against Black women leaders are no joking matter

I didn’t find Hulk Hogan’s comment about body slamming Kamala Harris very funny at all.
September 11, 2024
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Sheletta: We’re seeking strength in joy, not storming the Capitol

Despite the outcome of the presidential election, Black women won’t succumb to depression or despair. We’re determined.
November 8, 2024
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Sheletta: Cellphones are a modern civil rights tool

Recordings by Woodbury High School students of a substitute teacher re-enacting the murder of George Floyd prompt a change of heart on phone bans in schools.
October 21, 2024
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Sheletta: Black names matter. So, say them right!

Donald Trump owes Kamala Harris an apology, and so do the white broadcasters who over the years mocked the names of Black high school basketball players.
October 1, 2024
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From Opinion: Violent threats against Black women leaders are no joking matter

I didn’t find Hulk Hogan’s comment about body slamming Kamala Harris very funny at all.
September 11, 2024