Tennessee State University, the state’s only public historically Black college and university (HBCU), faces a tumultuous future as Gov. Bill Lee dissolved its board.
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Walter ‘Q Bear’ Banks is an inductee of the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Walter “Q Bear” Banks, a beloved and familiar voice in the Twin Cities, was recently honored with an induction into the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame for his 40 years of dedicated service on the airwaves.
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April 4, 1968: The day the momentum stopped
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination on April 4, 1968, caused a ripple across the globe, leaving a void and loss of hope.
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‘MAMA!’ documentary aims to humanize the victims of police killings
Sofia Drai’s documentary, ‘MAMA!’ spotlights three Minnesota mothers who have lost their sons at the hands of law enforcement.
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Trump, allies seek to bolster anti-racism protections for white people
Donald Trump and his allies are plotting to redirect anti-racism protections from people of color to white people.
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Did library security use excessive force against Black teen?
A fight inside the Minneapolis Central Library resulted in an incident that library advocates describe as excessive force.
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AT&T data breach exposes millions to identity theft threat
AT&T has revealed a significant breach that has potentially compromised the sensitive information of millions of its current and former customers.
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Tragedy has MN lawmakers focused on straw purchases for guns
Minnesota lawmakers are expected to resume talks on a gun-safety proposal this week, with a focus on banning straw purchases and binary trigger devices.
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Dinner dialogue on George Floyd Square draws passionate debate
The City of Minneapolis hosted a community discussion on March 28 to map a community-centered vision for George Floyd Square.
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DOC exhibits artwork made by those incarcerated
Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater has an art program that allows incarcerated individuals to create and exhibit artwork.
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Bishop fights to restore his reputation; sues WCCO-TV for defamation
Bishop Harding Smith of the Spiritual Church of God in Robbinsdale has filed a lawsuit against WCCO alleging defamation of character due to the station’s report on him for alleged wage theft.
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Baltimore bridge catastrophe: A city’s heartbreak and a nation’s alarm
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was struck by a cargo ship, resulting in the collapse of the bridge and the deaths of seven people, prompting an outpouring of support and solidarity from the community.
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VP Harris announces landmark childcare reforms
Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled a comprehensive set of measures to lower childcare costs and provide support for early educators.
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New MN Child Tax Credit aligns with economic justice efforts
Minnesota’s new Child Tax Credit is helping struggling households by providing up to $1,750 per child in tax refunds, which can be used to supplement other aid programs.
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Reinforcing voting protections: John Lewis Act reintroduced
Senate leaders and civil rights advocates have reintroduced the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to safeguard voting rights.
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Former Justice Alan Page speaks at St. Thomas
Justice Alan Page sat down with University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer to discuss the nation’s political divide and the solutions to fix it.
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All six former ‘Goon Squad’ officers sentenced for violent civil rights offenses in Mississippi
Former Mississippi Sheriff’s Deputy Hunter Elward and Jeffrey Middleton were sentenced to 20-year and 17-and-a-half years in prison, respectively, for the torture of two Black men.
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Teachers, families rally against proposed budget cuts in Minneapolis School District
Hundreds of educators and parents rallied in front of the Minneapolis School District headquarters to protest proposed budget cuts.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar shares national and district agenda with the MSR
Rep. Ilhan Omar, the first Muslim woman to serve in the U.S. Congress, has been a vocal advocate for progressive policies and social justice initiatives.
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From gang boss to political aspirant: Former police officer Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier leads Haiti’s uprising
Former gang boss and policeman, Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier, is leading the violent uprising in Haiti.