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African American leaders’ forum calls for connection and community building
The Minnesota African American Leaders Forum and Dinner brought together community leaders from across the nation to discuss the importance of connecting diverse African American communities and fostering growth and opportunity.
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Federal changes aim to reduce prescription drug costs for older adults in Minnesota
Under the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare enrollees will benefit from price reductions on prescription drugs, with the first wave of price controls taking effect next year and additional drugs covered in 2025, resulting in significant savings for older Minnesotans.
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Voter Registration Day: Check your status ahead of the election
National Voter Registration Day is on September 17, and Minnesotans can register to vote or verify their registration details at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s Voter Registration Hub.
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The Selby Ave. JazzFest outlasts the threat of rain (photos)
The Selby Jazz Fest 2024 was a resilient and unforgettable event, featuring music, food, and local vendors, and was a celebration of community spirit and the power of jazz to bring people together.
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Fearless Fund vows to continue supporting women of color after settling lawsuit
The Fearless Fund, a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting women of color entrepreneurs, has settled a lawsuit brought by the American Alliance for Equal Rights.
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DOJ and state attorneys, file joint consumer lawsuit
The Department of Justice and eight state Attorneys General have filed a lawsuit against RealPage Inc. for illegally price fixing apartment rental rates.
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St. Paul Public Schools works to address truancy
St. Paul Public Schools are working to address chronic absenteeism by implementing initiatives such as the Student Assistance Matters team.
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Harris dominates first presidential debate as Trump struggles to defend record
Vice President Kamala Harris dominated the first presidential debate against former President Donald Trump by most accounts.
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Bernadette Anderson Way: Minneapolis honors influential figure with street renaming
Minneapolis will rename a portion of Russell Avenue North as Bernadette Anderson Way in honor of the legendary Bernadette Anderson.
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‘On the edge of catastrophe’: A call to arms during Hunger Action Month
Minnesotans made a record high number of visits to food distribution sites last year, with inflation and housing prices pushing people to seek food assistance programs.
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James Earl Jones, iconic voice of Darth Vader and EGOT winner, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, the legendary actor known for his iconic voice and roles in Star Wars, The Lion King, and The Great White Hope, has passed away at the age of 93.
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Harris and Trump set for high-stakes presidential debate
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will participate in a 90-minute debate on Sept. 10, moderated by ABC News.
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New report exposes tax system’s role in widening racial wealth gap
The report by Color of Change and Americans for Tax Fairness exposes the deep racial inequities in the U.S. tax system and calls for reforms to narrow the racial wealth gap.
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SABR panelists discuss future of Negro League history
The Society of American Baseball Researchers (SABR) convention in Minneapolis featured panel discussions and research presentations on baseball statistics and history.
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HUD awards $31.7 million to support fair housing organizations nationwide
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $31.7 million in grants to 75 fair housing organizations.
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Inclusivity: It’s the Girl Scout Way
Girl Scouts co-lead a neurodivergent troop that focuses on creating safe spaces for all, promoting inclusion, and fostering friendships.
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Liz Cheney endorses Kamala Harris for president, cites Trump’s threat to democracy
Former Congressmember Liz Cheney has announced that she will vote for Vice President Kamala Harris for president in the upcoming election, citing the “danger” a second Trump term represents.
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Trump judge blocks EPA from investigating racial discrimination in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’
A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked the EPA from using Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to investigate whether race should be considered as a factor in the enforcement of environmental laws.
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Faith-based Muslim organization offers Northside families a new start
Al-Maa’uun, a Muslim faith-based organization in North Minneapolis, is working to alleviate poverty and oppression within Black and communities of color.