Rashad Shabazz, a geographer and scholar to explore the societal conditions in which Black police officers could brutalize another Black man.
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Posted inArts + Culture, Featured, Local & State, News
Black History Month events in the Twin Cities: Feb. 1-8
Each week find free or low-cost Black History Month events in the Twin Cities community.
Posted inGo Green, Local & State, News
Disadvantaged business corridors in MN get solar boost
The Lake Street Council in Minneapolis and two other groups have been offered to join the Solar Energy Innovation Network, which is under the umbrella of the U.S. Energy Department.
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
Nichols killing fuels local demands for police reform
‘This is a part of a blue culture that is anti-Black that does not hesitate to discriminate against Black people because they know that typically they will get away with it.’
Posted inNational, News
Memphis police release footage of deadly Tyre Nichols beating
‘It is yet another painful reminder of the profound fear and trauma, the pain, and the exhaustion that Black and Brown Americans experience every single day.’
Posted inNational, News
Pain and trauma of police killings have a ripple effect on Black communities
Beyond protests, every police killing can have painful and widespread consequences.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Sabathani Community Center to create healing space in light of Memphis police killing of Tyre Nichols
Sabathani Community Center is opening its doors to community members to grieve and heal in light of the tragic police killing of Tyre Nichols.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Minneapolis implements one-sided parking restrictions starting Jan. 26
To further de-clog the streets of snow, Minneapolis officials have decided to implement winter parking restrictions beginning at 9 pm tonight, Jan. 26.
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
Minnesota Senate passes CROWN Act legislation
‘The CROWN Act will ensure that no Minnesotan now or in the future can be discriminated against because of their natural hair.’
Posted inBusiness, Featured, Local & State, News
First ‘Black Entrepreneurs Day’ scheduled at State Capitol
‘Black-owned small businesses will take center stage at the inaugural “Black Entrepreneurs Day.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
MN part of push to expand access to voting
The plans coincide with broader democracy concerns amid the continued fallout from the 2020 presidential vote.
Posted inLocal & State, News
An interview with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara
When the search for the next chief of police in Minneapolis was launched, the city had one major task for the right person: reform.
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
St. Paul pays $1.3m settlement to Golden family
‘My son was a beautiful son. He should be here today, living the best life he could live.’
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
Metro Transit announces new hiring event
‘I had never driven a bus before, but I filled out the application and they called me for an interview. Next thing I was behind the wheel.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Report: mental health workforce has capable help waiting in wings
‘They have a lot to offer because part of the folks that we’re talking about are folks like peer support specialists…’
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
Encampment evictions continue in winter 2023
The displacement of unhoused people continued into the new year as MnDOT announced they will clear out a homeless encampment near downtown Minneapolis after a man was shot and killed there on Jan. 12.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mpls snowplow crews working to keep streets open, accessible
Residents are urged to report trouble spots to 311.
Posted inEducation, Local & State, News
Fewer women enrolling in college—pandemic, racial equity are factors
Those pushing for greater equity at the college level say it appears to be another roadblock for women of color.
Posted inLocal & State, MLK Legacy Section, News, Special Editions
Black economic empowerment takes center stage at MLK Day event
Over 30 guest speakers and panelists were slated for the event to discuss a range of topics including the mental and physical effects of gentrification and engaging in public policy.
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
Restoring affordable housing in St Paul’s Highland Bridge area
‘Any housing units created address the needs. But the challenge is that these projects take so long to develop that they can’t keep up with the need overall.’