High school students in the Twin Cities can apply for Radio Camp 2025, hosted by Minnesota Public Radio, to learn radio production, audio editing, and scriptwriting, with the opportunity to have their stories featured on MPR platforms.
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Department of Education cuts have real consequences for Black students
The Trump administration’s cuts to the U.S. Department of Education have resulted in a significant reduction in resources for public education, disproportionately affecting Black students and other marginalized groups.
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MN CHILL provides kids with tools for success
The MN CHILL Foundation, founded by William “Chuck” Hill and Cynthia “Cindy” Hill, aims to provide support to students and young adults through various programs, including a fitness program for children and a tech internship for teens.
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7 Tech Resources for Minnesotans Looking to Break Into the Industry
Minnesota offers various programs, including First Lego League, Takoda Institute, BDPA Twin Cities, Smart North, CrunchLabs, Google Certificates, and Minnesota STEM Partnership, to help individuals gain hands-on experience in tech and STEM fields.
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Children’s Reading Circle at the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery
The Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery is hosting a celebration of diversity and inclusion with Timi Bliss, author and illustrator of “The Magic in Me!”, a personalized book that encourages children to embrace their unique qualities.
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Nadvia Davis Weaves Life Lessons into Children’s Literature
Nadvia Davis, a children’s book author from Minneapolis, is breaking ground in children’s literature by blending essential academic skills with life lessons in her debut book, Grant Practices Math with Manners.
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Hennepin County launches groundbreaking juvenile expungement program
The Hennepin County District Attorney has launched the nation’s first prosecutor-led juvenile expungement program, aimed at clearing the criminal records of young people and removing obstacles to education, employment, and housing.
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Sean Burns: Stepping Into Faith and Empowering Youth
Sean Burns is redefining the art of stepping by combining rhythmic traditions with spirituality, teaching young people valuable life lessons and fostering a deeper connection between movement and spiritual expression.
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‘Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice’ returns to Minnesota Children’s Museum
Minnesota Children’s Museum is bringing back the popular exhibit “Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice” on Jan. 18, offering an interactive experience for children ages 3 to 10 to explore dinosaur habitats and learn about dinosaur life in the Cretaceous Period.
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Minneapolis’ Step Up Program accepting applications
The City of Minneapolis’ Step Up summer internship program is now accepting applications for 2025, offering opportunities for Black youth to gain internship experience and explore career possibilities.
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Brooklyn Park’s youth to benefit from $100K teen center donation
The Minnesota CHILL Foundation and the Thielen Foundation have donated $100,000 to Brooklyn Park to develop a new Teen Center, which is expected to open in late 2025, thanks to the advocacy of Cindy Hill.
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Hennepin County program helps Black youth seal criminal records and move forward
Hennepin County has launched a new program to help people who were convicted of crimes as children get a second chance by sealing their records, which could make a big difference for Black youth in our communities.
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Nine new books for Black students in 2025Â
Nine upcoming books for Black students at every K-12 level in 2025 have been announced, featuring diverse narratives that celebrate culture, history, and personal growth, empowering students to see themselves reflected and represented in literature.
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Empowering Young Black Entrepreneurs at the St. Paul Youth Business Fair
The St. Paul Youth Business Fair, sponsored by Acton Academy, will take place at the Rosedale Center Mall on February 1, 2025, providing young entrepreneurs with a platform to showcase their businesses and learn about entrepreneurship.
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Celebrating Black Excellence in STEM at the Minnesota Science Museum
African Americans in STEM are breaking barriers and making history, paving the way for future generations to succeed in these fields, despite systemic barriers and lack of representation.
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20 inspirational quotes to start Black students strong in 2025
Inspiring quotes from educators and leaders that aim to uplift and empower Black students as they return to school in 2025, emphasizing the importance of education, identity, and pride.
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Beyond Baking: Cookie Cart Transforms Young Lives in North Minneapolis
Cookie Cart is a nonprofit bakery that empowers young people, primarily youth of color, with life skills and leadership development through hands-on work experience.
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Empowering Our Youth: Winter Youth Development Exchange
James Cooper Consulting LLC. and Build Wealth Minnesota are hosting the Winter Youth Development Exchange, a transformative event featuring financial literacy workshops, college and career success tips, youth-centered resources, and holiday gift giveaways.
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Empowering vulnerable youth: Backpack Project MN’s mission to provide basic needs
Backpack Project MN is a non-profit organization that provides backpacks filled with personal care items to over 6,000 homeless youth in Minnesota, and is seeking donations to continue their work in 2025.
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Catalyst for Systems Change is ‘in the difference-making business’
Catalyst for Systems Change hosted a program to empower high school students from across Minnesota to shape the Minnesota youth agenda in 2025, focusing on critical topics such as youth and family homelessness, mental health challenges, and affordable housing solutions.