Leaders like Rep. Rena Moran have hit the ground running with legislation that addresses the needs of people of color.
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Lake Calhoun renaming heads to MN Supreme Court
DNR to appeal court’s ruling about naming of Bde Maka Ska.
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Noor found guilty of murder, manslaughter in fatal shooting of Justine Damond
Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor had been found guilty of 3rd-degree murder and 2nd-degree manslaughter in the July 15, 2017 shooting death of Justine Damond.
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Minnesota model makes history wearing hijab and burkini in Sports Illustrated
Halima Aden is no stranger to making waves and she’s done it again as the first model to don a hijab and burkini for Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit issue.
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Mostly White environmental groups downplay Black issues
As environmental justice battles rage around the country, thousands of African American children and adults are being left out of the conversation.
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Lynx player hopes new WNBA, CBS TV deal leads to bigger checks
The WNBA and CBS recently announced it would broadcast 40 WNBA games in prime-time and on weekends as part of a brand new multiyear deal between the league and the sports. It all kicks off on May 25.
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The case for African American reparations
For the first time, most major Democratic presidential contenders are talking about whether the U.S. government should consider paying reparations.
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Local organization helps families overcome barriers to homeownership
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has resources and programs to help families make the life-changing shift from renters to property owners.
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From radical student to retiring professor
Nearly five decades ago, Dr. John S. Wright helped make history as an antagonist for civil rights and racial equity at the University of Minnesota.
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Noor trial faces MPD’s ‘blue wall of silence’
Now well into its third week, the trial of former police officer Mohamed Noor has put the Minneapolis Police Department’s “blue wall of silence” in the forefront, along with issues of transparency and inconsistencies amongst its officers.
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Career Fair targets professionals of color
The fair at the Minneapolis Convention Center on April 30 will feature some 30 employers aiming to connect with under-employed talent.
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Reentry fair offers formerly incarcerated ‘second chance’
The upcoming Minnesota Second Chance Coalition (MSCC) Resource Fair on April 24 seeks to provide access to resources to help those re-entering the community.
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Rep. Omar supporters protest Trump visit
Hundreds of Rep. Ilhan Omar supporters faced off with President Trump supporters during a protest against the president’s Minnesota visit.
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Trump’s attack on Black women in Congress continues with Rep. Ilhan Omar
“The President is inciting violence against a sitting Congresswoman — and an entire group of Americans based on their religion. It’s disgusting. It’s shameful. And any elected leader who refuses to condemn it shares responsibility for it,” tweeted Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) on the evening of April 12. “The President is actively and willfully endangering […]
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Pioneering professor, activist John Wright retires
The Departments of African American & African Studies and English at the University of Minnesota have announced the retirement of Professor John S. Wright after 35 years of exemplary faculty service.
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House passes renter protection bill
The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill to increase lease transparency and protections for renters.
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Homeownership can be more than a dream…with a bit of planning [photos]
Through financial discipline, education and planning, homeownership can, indeed, be yours.
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The Wrap-Up: Twin Cities Black community was all over the NCAA
However small, the Black Twin Cities community (and visitors) played an active role throughout the NCAA festivities.
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Longtime sports columnist Larry Fitzgerald receives NCAA Legacy Award
Larry Fitzgerald was among seven sports and civic leaders in Minneapolis-St. Paul honored with an NCAA Legacy Award for distinguished achievement and community service.
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Patrick Henry students unite to uplift Black male narrative
Hundreds of young Black men converged at the Minnesota State Capitol to take control of their future.