Black advocacy at the State level If you’re African American and you are concerned about being able to wear your hair in whatever style you prefer, the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage (CMAH) has you covered. They have been pushing forward a bill called the CROWN Act, which seeks an end to hair discrimination […]
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MN Black lawmakers face uphill battle
Even with the uptick in diversity, the legislative session was still a struggle for Black lawmakers pushing Black issues.
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Uproar over BCA: ‘what Black pain looks like,’ says council director
“People can be mad at me for bringing the superintendent to the neighborhood. I’m always going to make sure those in power, especially White folks in power, hear from my people. Whether I have to bring them to get yelled out or people want to come to the Capitol and meet with them. Work collaboratively toward a real solution. I’m not tripping about that meeting. It was a good meeting.”