2020 MLK Community Calendar
Find events in the Twin Cities and beyond to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s enduring legacy as a champion of social and racial justice, equity and equality.
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New state laws establish Juneteenth holiday, ban hair discrimination
‘It is always exciting to have the most diverse legislature in history because it also enlarges the conversation and brings various perspectives around issues.’
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Color of Hockey: Greenway, Grier honored by Boston University
Sponsored content by Wild forward, Rangers adviser part of legacy celebrated for 100th anniversary of men’s hockey program William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog for the …
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5 tips to become a homeowner in 2023
‘We want people to know that the dream is in reach—perhaps closer than they even realize.’
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There are no safe places in the US
Will we continue to stand alone in accepting our pervasive culture of gun violence and the insane proliferation of guns?
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Public safety requires a community united against violence
SPPD Chief Axel Henry has taken the top job in the department with the task of solving the city’s most pressing criminal issues, at a time when the role of the police department in public safety is hotly contested.
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Republicans oust Rep. Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee
House Republicans voted to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee, citing her past comments about Israel.
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Increasing access to health care is good for everyone
Without proper access to affordable and available health care, many individuals and families suffer from a range of acute and chronic illnesses that can lead to serious health issues and even death.
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Local theater veteran Terry Bellamy leaves an indelible legacy
‘As an artist, Terry was a fighter, his approach was calm, calculating, and clever.’
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Concussions among many risks to Black men’s brain health
‘We know that there’s no bigger event in the world than the Super Bowl, particularly in America.’
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McKenzie comes home to help Illini defeat Gophers
University of Illinois basketball player Adalia McKenzie seemed right at home as her team faced the University of Minnesota recently.
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Nation’s assists leader ‘a true, true point guard’
‘My biggest goal on the court is to make sure my teammates are comfortable.’
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Hundreds of collectives form to help college athletes market their name, image and likeness
‘Our student-athletes deserve to monetize their NIL and promote their personal brand.’
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Gov. Walz signs CROWN Act into law
‘By signing the CROWN Act, we are sending a message that Black Minnesotans deserve to live and work free from discrimination.’
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Bobby Marshall: Minnesota’s first Black superstar athlete
Before there was Kirby Puckett and Kevin Garnett, there was Bobby Marshall.
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Spanish Teacher: DaVinci Academy of Arts & Science
Spanish Teacher: DaVinci Academy of Arts & Science, Ham Lake, MN. Req. Bach’s degree in Spanish Language. Req’s eligibility for MN Teaching License, & Fluency in written and spoken Spanish. …
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Prep columnist McDonald honored
Last month, MSR Prep columnist Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald was honored for his decades-long work in covering local high school sports.
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Elders showcase artistry, share wisdom
Families, friends, and City officials came together for a joyful afternoon of art and storytelling.
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Contrasting visions vie for the future of I-94
The Twin Cities Boulevard proposal comes at a time when MnDOT is asking community members what to do with the same stretch of freeway along the Minneapolis-St Paul corridor.
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How Black cops could beat an unarmed Black motorist
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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The hate that killed Tyre Nichols
I believe the five Black police officers who murdered Tyre Nichols were acting according to the societal norm of racism and anti-Black hate.
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