Target’s recent removal of an offensive Halloween costume raised a urgent question: How did it reach store shelves in the first place? Civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong explains why intent doesn’t excuse corporate missteps, how rolling back DEI creates blind spots, and why Black communities refuse to let outside voices explain away racial harm.
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Impact of federal operations focus of first Minnesota Truth Council public meeting
As Minnesotans process the fallout from recent federal enforcement, the Minnesota Truth Council opens public hearings to establish an accurate record of events.
Gov. Tim Walz Marks Minnesota’s 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Gov. Tim Walz reflects on Minnesota’s 40th annual MLK Day celebration, emphasizing unity, justice, and compassion as the foundation of One Minnesota.
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Reflects on 40 Years of Minnesota’s MLK Holiday
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan marks the 40th anniversary of Minnesota’s MLK holiday with a call to action rooted in justice, unity, and community care.
