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Author: Niara Savage

Featured / Local / National / News

Twitter may be dying—and taking Black Twitter with it

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 - by Niara Savage - Leave a Comment

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 More
Local / News

Rep. Omar blasts GOP leader for fueling a ‘constant stream of hate’

November 30, 2022December 4, 2022 - by Niara Savage - Leave a Comment

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
Black churchgoers
Featured / Local / National / News

Mayo study shows link between spirituality and Black heart health

September 14, 2022September 15, 2022 - by Niara Savage

Black Americans who are more involved in spiritual and religious practices are more likely to have better heart health, according to a new study.

Mayo study shows link between spirituality and Black heart health Read More
Local / News

New grand jury probe in 2018 death of Hardel Sherrell

February 16, 2022February 18, 2022 - by Niara Savage

A federal grand jury is now investigating the 2018 death of Beltrami County inmate Hardel Sherrell, signaling possible criminal charges in a case.

New grand jury probe in 2018 death of Hardel Sherrell Read More
News

Calls grow for first Black woman Supreme Court justice as Breyer retires

February 2, 2022February 7, 2022 - by Niara Savage

‘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
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Minneapolis hospitals juggle rising cases, staff shortages amid omicron wave

January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 - by Niara Savage

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. 

Minneapolis hospitals juggle rising cases, staff shortages amid omicron wave Read More
Education / Featured / Local / News

It’s catch-up time for Twin Cities students

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 - by Niara Savage

The consequences of virtual learning continue to emerge.

It’s catch-up time for Twin Cities students Read More
National / News

Travel bans of African nations called unfair, ineffective by many health experts

December 8, 2021December 13, 2021 - by Niara Savage

‘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
MPD
Local / News

Mpls cops still face little discipline for misconduct

November 17, 2021November 22, 2021 - by Niara Savage

‘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
Featured / Local / News

Should the city council control rents in Mpls?

October 27, 2021November 1, 2021 - by Niara Savage

‘The majority of residents in the Twin Cities are renters, and this affects [people] across races, across communities.’

Should the city council control rents in Mpls? Read More
MPD
National / News

What should be the focus of Early Intervention? Police wellness or accountability?

October 20, 2021October 27, 2021 - by Niara Savage - 1 Comment

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
person in orange shirt holding on brown wooden fence
Local / News

New MN law protects jail inmates

October 15, 2021October 26, 2021 - by Niara Savage

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
Featured / Local / News

Texas White extremist infiltrated George Floyd protests

October 7, 2021 - by Niara Savage

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.

Texas White extremist infiltrated George Floyd protests Read More
Featured / Local / National / News

Petito story exposes ‘missing White woman syndrome’

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 - by Niara Savage - 2 Comments.

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.

Petito story exposes ‘missing White woman syndrome’ Read More
Featured / News

MPD accused of hiding police misconduct evidence

September 22, 2021September 24, 2021 - by Niara Savage

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
Featured / Local / News

Fear of eviction intensifies for thousands of MN renters

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 - by Niara Savage

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
Education / Featured / Local / National / News

As schools open, how will those behind catch up?

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 - by Niara Savage

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
Featured / Local / News

Thousands of MN prisoners remain unvaccinated

August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 - by Niara Savage

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
Featured / National / News

Inmates released because of COVID face returning to prison

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 - by Niara Savage

‘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
Education / Featured / Local / News

Experts urge quickest possible return to in-person learning

July 30, 2021July 31, 2021 - by Niara Savage

Welcoming children whose still-developing minds had been in isolation for longer than anyone expected did not come without its challenges.

Experts urge quickest possible return to in-person learning Read More

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