Twitter may be dying—and taking Black Twitter with it
What would the demise of Twitter mean for the way global citizens engage in public discourse?
Twitter may be dying—and taking Black Twitter with it Read MoreAuthor: Niara Savage
Rep. Omar blasts GOP leader for fueling a ‘constant stream of hate’
Omar said McCarthy’s preoccupation with removing her from the committee doesn’t address the issues most important to voters.
Rep. Omar blasts GOP leader for fueling a ‘constant stream of hate’ Read More
Mayo study shows link between spirituality and Black heart health
Black Americans who are more involved in spiritual and religious practices are more likely to have better heart health, according to a new study.
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New grand jury probe in 2018 death of Hardel Sherrell
A federal grand jury is now investigating the 2018 death of Beltrami County inmate Hardel Sherrell, signaling possible criminal charges in a case.
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Calls grow for first Black woman Supreme Court justice as Breyer retires
‘Our country is built on representation. And so, when there is zero representation, that hurts America.’
Calls grow for first Black woman Supreme Court justice as Breyer retires Read More
Minneapolis hospitals juggle rising cases, staff shortages amid omicron wave
In Hennepin County, the 14-day case rate—number of residents per 10,000 people testing positive for COVID-19 in a two-week period—is the highest it’s been since July of 2020.
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It’s catch-up time for Twin Cities students
The consequences of virtual learning continue to emerge.
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Travel bans of African nations called unfair, ineffective by many health experts
‘While we were busy banning travel from South Africa, the variant is already here, because we are seeing community transmission in the U.S.’
Travel bans of African nations called unfair, ineffective by many health experts Read More
Mpls cops still face little discipline for misconduct
‘Why would anybody bother to go through the work of filing a complaint if they knew the chances were less than one in 200 of any discipline?’
Mpls cops still face little discipline for misconduct Read More
Should the city council control rents in Mpls?
‘The majority of residents in the Twin Cities are renters, and this affects [people] across races, across communities.’
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What should be the focus of Early Intervention? Police wellness or accountability?
The Minneapolis City Council voted in early October to accept a $500,000 grant that would fund an early intervention system intended to identify at-risk police officers before misconduct occurs.
What should be the focus of Early Intervention? Police wellness or accountability? Read More
New MN law protects jail inmates
The Hardel Sherrell Act includes a set of minimum standards in jails related to mental health assessments, suicide prevention, medication administration, and well-being checks.
New MN law protects jail inmates Read More
Texas White extremist infiltrated George Floyd protests
Ivan Harrison Hunter admitted in federal court that he traveled from the San Antonio area to Minneapolis amid the civil unrest following George Floyd’s death.
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Petito story exposes ‘missing White woman syndrome’
The names, faces, and stories of Black girls missing from Minnesota and around the country have failed to pique the interest of American media like that of their White counterparts.
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MPD accused of hiding police misconduct evidence
Jaleel Stallings, a Black St. Paul man charged with second-degree murder after he unknowingly fired at Minneapolis police officers during a night of protests last year.
MPD accused of hiding police misconduct evidence Read More
Fear of eviction intensifies for thousands of MN renters
Currently, landlords can decline to renew a lease for a renter who owes payments but does not qualify for rental assistance.
Fear of eviction intensifies for thousands of MN renters Read More
As schools open, how will those behind catch up?
The academic consequences and long-term social implications of extended distance learning cannot yet be fully quantified.
As schools open, how will those behind catch up? Read More
Thousands of MN prisoners remain unvaccinated
Prisons are notoriously dangerous places during a viral outbreak, and incarcerated people have been left at the mercy of those at the helm of correctional facilities across the country.
Thousands of MN prisoners remain unvaccinated Read More
Inmates released because of COVID face returning to prison
‘This is your opportunity to provide second chances to thousands of people who are already safely out of prison…’
Inmates released because of COVID face returning to prison Read More
Experts urge quickest possible return to in-person learning
Welcoming children whose still-developing minds had been in isolation for longer than anyone expected did not come without its challenges.
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