The Gerald Horne Macalester lecture brought together students and community members to examine how centuries-long historical forces shaped today’s political crisis.
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Richfield Police Arrest, Release 2 dozen protesters at Target Amid ICE Demonstrations
The Richfield Target protest resulted in 2 dozen arrests after demonstrators staged a sit-in demanding the retailer cut ties with ICE following January detentions inside the store.
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Metro surge nears end after community resistance, not state cooperation
ICE Metro Surge Minnesota operations may soon conclude after more than 2,000 federal immigration agents were deployed for 70 days, drawing national scrutiny and local resistance.
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Community resolve stiffens as ICE threat persists
Alex Pretti memorial in South Minneapolis has become a gathering place for mourning and protest following his fatal shooting.
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Local Economies Reeling as Immigration Crackdown Undercuts Trump’s Jobs Promise
Black small business economic impact is being felt across Minnesota as immigration enforcement drives customers and workers into hiding.
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Protesters Warned of Arrest Inside Richfield Target as Boycott Tied to ICE Detentions Grows
A Target protest in Richfield connects ICE detentions, DEI rollbacks, and corporate silence as activists plan nationwide demonstrations.
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Eviction crisis looms as ICE surge continues
ICE occupation in Minneapolis is increasing housing insecurity as residents lose income, avoid work, and face eviction without immediate protections.
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Attendees find solidarity, solace at Black History MarketÂ
A Black History Month market at Arbeiter Brewing created space for community reflection, support of Black-owned businesses, and collective care.
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Trump threats to MN cause widespread confusion
Community organizations across Minnesota are preparing for increased demand as threats to sanctuary city funding create fear and disrupt access to services.
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Federal Immigration Presence Raises Alarm as Minneapolis Police Reform Efforts Lag
Community members warn that expanding ICE activity and delayed reforms are threatening progress under Minneapolis’ court-enforced police reform agreement.
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For this modern civil rights fighter, law is his weapon
Civil rights attorney James Cook traces his journey from South Minneapolis to Burris Law, where he continues a legacy of community-centered legal advocacy.
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Echoes of Unity – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 40 year Celebration
Echoes of Unity – Special Edition
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Army Veteran Released After Judge Rejects Federal Bid to Detain Protester in Cities Church Case
A federal judge rejected prosecutors’ request to detain U.S. Army veteran Ian Davis Austin, ordering his release from federal custody.
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Target Pressured to Denounce ICE as Protests Escalate Across Minnesota
Protesters are urging Target to denounce ICE as demonstrations spread across Minnesota, citing federal raids, corporate silence, and growing community harm tied to immigration enforcement.
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Grocery Prices Continue to Strain Household Budgets Despite Cooling Inflation
December’s inflation report showed annual price growth holding steady at 2.7%, reinforcingexpectations that the Federal Reserve is likely to keep interest rates unchanged. But food costs remain a persistent pressure point for households, even as broader inflation moderates. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of food at home — groceriespurchased for […]
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Eviction Crisis Deepens as Immigration Raids and Rent Deadlines Collide in Twin Cities
The Twin Cities eviction crisis is escalating as ICE enforcement and housing instability collide, pushing immigrant families toward displacement and prompting calls for a statewide eviction moratorium.
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Minnesotans resisting injustice are today’s freedom fighters
Minnesota freedom fighters are organizing through protests, mutual aid and advocacy as ICE escalation and racial injustice impact communities statewide.
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Federal Officials Accused of Breaking Surrender Agreement in Arrest of Nekima Levy Armstrong
The arrest of Nekima Levy Armstrong followed a reversed surrender agreement, prompting renewed concerns about due process, press freedom, and federal accountability.
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Independent Journalist Georgia Fort arrested covering Cities Church protest, and others
Minnesota journalist Georgia Fort was arrested after federal agents linked her to coverage of a St. Paul church protest.
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Turning survival into service
After surviving abuse, homelessness, and foster care, Tameeka Russell is building the child welfare system she wishes had existed for her.