The Black Press carries the message on voter turnout, but the ad dollars rarely follow, this op-ed argues.
Civic engagement
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Good Trouble’s State of the Youth calls on young people to lead, communities to listen
The Good Trouble State of the Youth event honored John Lewis’s legacy while challenging adults to make room for young people to lead, not just be heard. Contributing writer Lizzy Nyoike has the story.
Posted inProfiles In Power
Nico Woods is building Black political infrastructure from the ground up
At 36, South Minneapolis native Nico Woods is building a sustainable political infrastructure for Black communities through Victory of the People, connecting more than 200 young people to political opportunities and developing a pipeline of future leaders.
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Automatic draft registration raises questions among young Americans
s the federal government moves toward automatically registering men ages 18 to 25 for the Selective Service, young Americans are expressing confusion, concern and questions about government authority, privacy and what it means to have no say in the process.
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No Kings 3 Rally and March Planned at Minnesota State Capitol
The No Kings movement returns to Minnesota with marches and a rally at the State Capitol on March 28.
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Nationwide Economic Boycott Calls for ‘Blackout the System’ During Holiday Shopping Week
A growing grassroots movement is urging Americans to pause their spending and labor during one of the nation’s busiest shopping weeks. The campaign, known as “Blackout the System,” has announced a week-long economic boycott from November 25 to December 2, coinciding with the Thanksgiving retail surge that includes Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Organizers describe […]
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Community Connections Conference: A Gathering for Change
The Minneapolis Convention Center will host the Community Connections Conference on February 8, 2025, aimed at giving Black communities and other underrepresented voices opportunities to influence policies, build connections, and gain knowledge to advocate for their communities.