New research from Brookings and the National Collaborative for Health Equity shows Americans are rejecting racial bias and building meaningful cross-racial relationships at historic rates.
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Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation uplifts leaders advancing racial equity
In the Echoes of Unity Special Edition, the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation highlights the Facing Race Awards and leaders advancing equity across Minnesota.
Posted inLocal & State
Hennepin County considers reparations for Blacks, Indigenous
Hennepin County commissioners are moving forward with a proposal to establish a Reparations Research Task Force to examine historical racial harms and recommend ways to address inequities impacting Black and Indigenous residents.
Posted inNothing but the Truth
Resist MAGA’s efforts to disempower Black women
The rising unemployment rate for Black women reveals deeper political forces shaping labor, power, and leadership in 2025, with clear implications for Minnesota and beyond.
Posted inLocal & State
Target’s DE&I pullback leaves Black local suppliers in limbo
Target’s billion-dollar DEI and supplier diversity push helped some Twin Cities Black entrepreneurs secure national shelf space, jobs and new revenue streams. With the retailer now pulling back from those equity commitments, Black-owned businesses and community partners are feeling the ripple effects in hiring, contracts and long-term wealth building, and are left questioning how durable corporate promises to Black communities really are.
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Twin Cities Recovery Project bridges the opioid care divide
When Latricia Tate talks about addiction, she doesn’t speak from statistics. She speaks from experience. Her parents were victims of the 1980s crack epidemic on Chicago’s South Side, a trauma that shaped her life and, ultimately, her calling. “Nobody talked about what was wrong with my parents,” Tate recalled. “It was like a secret.” Today, […]
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Mpls renters want first rights to buy
Minneapolis renter coalitions want a Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), giving tenants the first right to buy when buildings go up for sale. Advocates say TOPA would fight displacement and expand ownership for renters of color, while opponents warn of added complexity. The City Council will weigh the proposal this month.
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MN House bill would allow patients to refuse opioids
HF 1379 would create a statewide non-opioid directive so patients can decline opioid prescriptions except in emergencies. Supporters call it a commonsense safeguard after years of rising overdose deaths. Clinicians and advocates urge a balanced rollout that preserves pain care and expands treatment and harm reduction.
Posted inPolitics
Trump delivers ‘massive’ setbacks to the Black middle class
rump’s second-term policies are dismantling supports that built the Black middle class, from federal jobs to housing, education, and business development.
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Target Boycott Leaders Call for Continued Pressure After CEO Ouster
Civil rights leaders call for continued pressure on Target after CEO Brian Cornell’s ouster, citing DEI rollbacks, financial fallout, and betrayal of Black communities.
Posted inOpinion
Black Americans face unequal burden as U.S. inches closer to war
Black Americans are often overrepresented in combat roles and underrepresented in leadership. As war looms, experts warn of unequal risks and lasting consequences.
Posted inCommunity Voices
When boldness is the only option, YWCA St. Paul doubles down
As DEI comes under fire, YWCA St. Paul is holding the line on racial and gender equity, focusing its work on housing, health, and economic justice — and calling for urgent support for Black-led nonprofits.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Black men in America are in a state of emergency
As Juneteenth arrives and the memory of George Floyd remains fresh, one Minnesota father calls for renewed focus. The energy of 2020 has faded, but the need for systemic support for Black men and boys remains urgent. It’s time to finish what we started.
Posted inFinance
Open Road Fund offers gifts, not grants
The Open Road Fund offers $50,000 direct gifts to Black descendants of enslaved people in MN, ND & SD — transforming lives and building Black generational wealth.
Posted inFinance
Metro Black business growth among nation’s fastest
Dr. Andre Perry joined Twin Cities leaders to launch Black Power Scorecard, highlighting data-driven strategies to boost Black wealth, homeownership, and life expectancy.
Posted inLocal & State
Remembering and reimagining justice: The 2nd annual day of remembrance
Win Back’s second annual Day of Remembrance in Minneapolis features interfaith prayer, a silent gathering at George Floyd Square, and an art exhibit at MIA — all calling for lasting justice.
Posted inLocal & State
Mpls affordable housing creation shows significant gains
Minneapolis’ policy of ending single-family zoning has led to a significant increase in affordable housing, with over half of the city’s construction projects dedicated to affordable housing, making it easier for people to access housing near jobs and services.
Posted inOpinion
Closing economic opportunity gaps
The Federal Reserve proposal could worsen economic disparities for marginalized communities.
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Biden signs executive orders aimed at tackling racism in America
On Tuesday, Jan. 26, President Biden signed a series of executive orders meant to strike at the heart of American racism.
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AALF panel explores prospects under a Biden administration
With both houses of Congress soon to be under Democratic control along with the White House, some believe it is even more important to hold these two branches of government accountable for systemic change.