“Like America, Russia is a settler-colonial state, and we as Black folks need to understand how leaders of such states operate because we aren’t that far behind…”
Black lives also matter in the Russia-Ukraine war Read More
‘As Black and Brown people we find ourselves struggling nationally and locally between surging White nationalism and a cynical, indifferent Democratic political system.’
If you’re Black or Brown, Minnesota’s status quo is a killer Read More
Students throughout the metro area gathered at Central High School on Feb. 8 to protest police killing of Amir Locke.
Students protest police killing of Amir Locke Read More
Despite the cold weather, over 1,000 people gathered at the Hennepin County Government Center and marched through the streets of downtown Minneapolis.
Thousands rally in support of Amir Locke’s family Read More
The Black Lives Matter Movement has had a positive effect in shaping public and private attitudes and actions.
Jury verdicts reflect influence of Black Lives Matter Read More
‘We have a measure of accountability for Daunte’s death.’
AG Ellison: Potter conviction provides ‘measure of accountability’ on ‘long road to justice’ Read More
The defense rested its case after former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter’s emotional testimony.
Kim Potter gives emotional testimony; defense rests its case Read More
Trauma creates physical, psychological, or emotional harm and adverse effects on the individual and/or group’s ability to function.
What we can and must do to mitigate our trauma Read More
‘It’s not just a problem within the person, but societal issues that need to be addressed.’
Pandemic reveals growing suicide crises in Black and POC communities Read More
Family and friends question mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of 29-year-old Ferguson activist Darren Seals nearly five years after his death.
St. Louis murder of activist Seals unsolved five years later Read More
Those who are opposed to our murder at the hands of the system are also opposed to death at the hands of one another. They are not mutually exclusive.
Black internecine community violence and police violence spring from the same tree Read More
What made the killing of Floyd by police so different was the response by people in Minnesota, around the nation, and around the world who took to the streets by the millions to demand justice and accountability.
George Floyd a year later: some progress but not enough Read More
How could White people be better allies to the Black community?
WORD ON THE STREET: How could White people be better allies to the Black community? Read More
Only one legal entity can end the enactment of qualified immunity and remove the protection itself…
The Supreme Court can protect Black lives by ending qualified immunity Read More
Opening statements have begun in the State vs. Derek Chauvin.
WATCH: Derek Chauvin Trial— opening statements Read More
A pall hangs over Minneapolis this week—and to a lesser extent over Minnesota and the nation—as many hold their collective breath in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin trial.
No calm before this storm – marches, protests precede ‘trial of the century’ Read More
The Brownies’ Book gave African American children a platform to explore their lives, interests and aspirations.
When Black kids—shut out from the world of children’s lit—took matters into their own hands Read More
People across the world took to the streets to nonviolently protest the police killing of George Perry Floyd in their cities.
MLK influence felt in George Floyd protests Read More
If these thousands of people had been Black Lives Matter protesters instead of right-wing Trumpists, they would have been met with armored police, tear gas, and bullets.
Insurrection and White Privilege Read More
Elders Mahmoud El-Kati and Dr. Josie Johnson took viewers on an oral tour of the constructs of race and racism while sharing how today’s calls for equality intersect with those of the past.
MSR Forefront: Mahmoud El-Kati & Dr. Josie Johnson talk progress through protests Read More