(FOX 9) - FOX 9's Voices for Change was created last year to showcase stories of change in our community and give a microphone to those who want to make Minnesota and the nation a place where everyone has a chance to grow and thrive.
On the evening of Thanksgiving, we took a look back at some of the diverse stories highlighted from all over the state. Watch the three-part special below:
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FOX 9 Voices for Change Special (Part 1/3)
In part one of the Voices for Change Thanksgiving special, we highlight a local nonprofit's efforts to revitalize Minneapolis after damages were left from George Floyd protests, a life-changing entrepreneurship program for young people, and more.
Click for more on the stories featured in Part One:
- Rebuilding Minneapolis: Pillsbury United invests in properties damaged after murder of George Floyd
- Program founded by former inmate teaching music biz to Minneapolis teens
- Grants at University of St. Thomas make higher education more attainable
- Pair of pioneers helped make history to integrate housing in Minneapolis
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FOX 9 Voices for Change Special (Part 2/3)
In part two of the Voices for Change Thanksgiving special, we highlight a Minnesota man's historic journey to climb to the top of Mount Everest, a growing Twin Cities youth futsal league, and more.
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- Minnesota native among first all-Black American crew to climb Mt. Everest
- Minneapolis youth futsal league takes payment in the form of service
- Plymouth artist creates 'Melanin Magic: A Coloring Book Featuring Fantasy Beings of Color'
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FOX 9 Voices for Change Special (Part 3/3)
In part three of the Voices for Change Thanksgiving special, we highlight an award-winning Minnesota-made music group celebrating 50 years together.
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View more Voices for Change stories here.
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