‘We take a lot of pride in reshaping what municipal government looks like.’
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NAACP lawsuit reveals MPD’s decade-long history of discrimination
‘We’re looking for accountability. We felt like a lawsuit would hold somebody accountable.’
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Evidence touted as MN moves to adopt gun-safety laws
‘There is evidence from these laws being in place in other states that they have efficacy in reducing gun violence.’
Posted inNational, News
CDC surveillance reveals growing concerns about youth behavior, including their view on sex
Data from around the country revealed that teenagers are battling suicidal ideation, bullying, dating violence, sexual assault, and poor nutrition and exercise habits.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight, Business
Black Business Spotlight: Mind the Crown
The company helps Black and Brown women find their joy by providing radical self-care.
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All roads lead to Prince: new stretch of highway dedicated to late icon
Using purple ink, Governor Tim Walz officially christened Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway during a ceremony outside Paisley Park, attended by family, friends, and former associates of the late legend.
Posted inEducation
Be The Change MN helps Minneapolis high school students dream big
The students in attendance were presented with a range of resources to help them not only dream about their futures but also plan for them.
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Metro Transit starts Lake-Selby rapid line construction
‘It is connecting people to a thriving community. This is an opportunity for us to get to jobs, housing, transit stations, key destinations.’
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Divide and conquer: Park Board’s plan for Hiawatha Golf Course
Hiawatha Golf Course in South Minneapolis has received a National Register of Historic Places but the battle over its future remains.
Posted inArts + Culture
Review: ‘Hamlet,’ a thrilling and fresh nod to the past
To celebrate its 60th anniversary, the Guthrie Theater returns to its roots with William Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet.’
Posted inNational, News
AI algorithm racial bias remains an issue
AI systems often fail women of color, misidentifying them due to the biased and racist data it’s predicated on.
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Task force recommends breast cancer screening should begin at age 40
The US Preventive Services Task Force proposes that women with an average risk for breast cancer begin screening at age 40, a change from its 2016 recommendation.
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‘Stolen lives’ protested outside governor’s mansion
‘It’s important to be here for the families because it keeps our loved ones alive, it keeps their name and their memory alive.’
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Houston White to host evening of ‘culture collisions’ at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis
On May 19, entrepreneur Houston White and Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis are teaming up for an evening of cultural collisions.
Posted inNational, News
Active shooter incidents decrease while number killed increases in 2022
An FBI official told reporters on a call that there has been an overall increase in the frequency of active shooter situations over the past 20 years, especially over the last five years.
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Survivors of human rights abuses testify at Minneapolis UN hearing
On May 2, community members offered testimony about the effects of solitary confinement, and the loss of life due to police violence.
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African American jobless rate hits lowest in U.S. history
On Friday morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that the unemployment rate for African Americans dropped below 5% for the first time in US history.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight, Business
Black Business Spotlight: Fresh Heir Delivery
‘There’s a sense of pride that comes with being able to successfully run a small business and being able to hire some people and connect with them.’
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Champion of second chances
Senator Bobby Joe Champion recently spoke to the MSR about the work that went into passing the ‘Restore the Vote’ bill and what’s next on the legislative agenda.
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Tribute to a Renaissance Man: Archie Givens, Jr.
‘He really cared about all people and really cared about ensuring that Black Americans can be seen as contributors in a positive way like any other cultural group.’