The MSR, one of six Black-owned businesses based in Minneapolis and St. Paul featured this season. will kick off the season. âIâm excited about seeing it and sharing the experience of running a historical newspaper with the viewers,â said Tracey Williams-Dillard, MSR publisher and CEO. âI hope viewers learn to appreciate the Black press and the blood, sweat, and tears that go into putting out timely and engaging news that our readers can use.â