Sesame Place facing discrimination complaints as more videos are shared
After a video showing two children being seemingly ignored by a character at Sesame Place went viral, more videos are surfacing, sparking discrimination allegations against the Pennsylvania theme park.
After a video showing two children being seemingly ignored by a character at Sesame Place went viral, more videos are surfacing, sparking discrimination allegations against the Pennsylvania theme park.
US soprano, offended by blackface, pulls out of Italy opera
Angel Blue posted a note on Instagram saying she will be bowing out of “La Traviata” because the theater recently mounted another opera with performers in blackface.
Angel Blue posted a note on Instagram saying she will be bowing out of “La Traviata” because the theater recently mounted another opera with performers in blackface.
Montana rejects new library logo over similarity to pride flag
The commission that oversees the Montana State Library has rejected a proposed new logo after a member said the main feature brought to mind a rainbow LGBTQ pride flag.
The commission that oversees the Montana State Library has rejected a proposed new logo after a member said the main feature brought to mind a rainbow LGBTQ pride flag.
New photo gallery captures Twin Cities social justice movement
Over the past two years, independent photojournalist KingDemetrius Pendleton has been on the ground capturing some of the biggest moments in the social justice movement in Minnesota.
Over the past two years, independent photojournalist KingDemetrius Pendleton has been on the ground capturing some of the biggest moments in the social justice movement in Minnesota.
First Black nurse at Gillette Children’s Hospital continues to break barriers, change lives
"We can be the change we want to see:" Tammy Sinkfield-Morey, the first Black nurse to ever work at Gillette Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, continues to break barriers.
"We can be the change we want to see:" Tammy Sinkfield-Morey, the first Black nurse to ever work at Gillette Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, continues to break barriers.
Kansas lawmaker said she didn't want to share restroom with transgender colleague
LGBTQ-rights advocates are calling for a Kansas state lawmaker to be formally censured after she said she didn't want to share the women’s restrooms at the Statehouse with a transgender colleague.
LGBTQ-rights advocates are calling for a Kansas state lawmaker to be formally censured after she said she didn't want to share the women’s restrooms at the Statehouse with a transgender colleague.
Minnesota’s first Black-owned bank opens as First Independence Bank
In a historic move, First Independence Bank is venturing outside of Detroit, Michigan, for the very first time in its more than 50 years in business to open two locations in Minneapolis.
In a historic move, First Independence Bank is venturing outside of Detroit, Michigan, for the very first time in its more than 50 years in business to open two locations in Minneapolis.
St. Paul woman opens storefront for plant-based cosmetics company
Tameka Jones was furloughed during the pandemic, so she took her savings to start her own cosmetics line called Lip Esteem.
Tameka Jones was furloughed during the pandemic, so she took her savings to start her own cosmetics line called Lip Esteem.
All Minneapolis North graduating seniors to receive up to $10K scholarships
Pillsbury United Communities says it will be giving every senior at Minneapolis North High School up to $10,000 for post-secondary education.
Pillsbury United Communities says it will be giving every senior at Minneapolis North High School up to $10,000 for post-secondary education.
Afghan family celebrates first Ramadan in Minnesota since fleeing Kabul
Celebrating Ramadan looks a little different this year from Zia Formuly and his family. This is the first time they are celebrating the Islamic Holy Month of Ramadan in Minnesota after escaping Afghanistan in October.
Celebrating Ramadan looks a little different this year from Zia Formuly and his family. This is the first time they are celebrating the Islamic Holy Month of Ramadan in Minnesota after escaping Afghanistan in October.
Twin Cities auto shop to pay employee it forced to quit $60K
A Twin Cities auto shop will pay a former employee $60,000 for forcing the worker to quit after reporting racial and sexual harassment.
A Twin Cities auto shop will pay a former employee $60,000 for forcing the worker to quit after reporting racial and sexual harassment.
Report: Minnesota's Medicaid needs more culturally relevant care, community access
A new report from the Minnesota Department of Human Services recommends changes in the state’s Medicaid program to improve racial equity for Black Minnesotans born in the U.S.
A new report from the Minnesota Department of Human Services recommends changes in the state’s Medicaid program to improve racial equity for Black Minnesotans born in the U.S.
St. Paul woman creates comic book highlighting Black inventors
An elementary school staffer by day, in her free time a St. Paul woman is creating comic books. These aren't your typical comics. The superheroes are Black inventors who have made an impact on American history.
An elementary school staffer by day, in her free time a St. Paul woman is creating comic books. These aren't your typical comics. The superheroes are Black inventors who have made an impact on American history.
Minneapolis African American civil rights leaders honored in ‘History Makers at Home’
A group has been honored as part of the History Makers at Home program - a special honor from the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights.
A group has been honored as part of the History Makers at Home program - a special honor from the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights.
South Minneapolis street renamed in honor of John Cheatham
A Minneapolis street has been renamed in honor of the life and legacy of John Cheatham, the city's first Black fire captain.
A Minneapolis street has been renamed in honor of the life and legacy of John Cheatham, the city's first Black fire captain.
Minneapolis teachers strike puts spotlight on school funding needs
As striking teachers and their supporters marched through downtown Minneapolis on their third day of a strike, their fight for a better contract has brought up larger conversations about school funding.
As striking teachers and their supporters marched through downtown Minneapolis on their third day of a strike, their fight for a better contract has brought up larger conversations about school funding.
New Mitchell Hamline academic center will focus on Black life and the law
The intersection of the legal system and Black lives is the focus of a new initiative at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul.
The intersection of the legal system and Black lives is the focus of a new initiative at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul.
Hedge fund profits from ashes of foreclosure
For Shanika Henderson the dream of owning her own home is on hold, but she can’t help wondering if her landlord took that dream away from her and hundreds of other potential home-owners in North Minneapolis.
For Shanika Henderson the dream of owning her own home is on hold, but she can’t help wondering if her landlord took that dream away from her and hundreds of other potential home-owners in North Minneapolis.
Voices for Change special: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap
FOX 9 Anchor Dawn Stevens hosts “Closing the Racial Wealth Gap,” a 30-minute Voices for Change special featuring local experts on why the wealth gap exists and the solutions needed to close it.
FOX 9 Anchor Dawn Stevens hosts “Closing the Racial Wealth Gap,” a 30-minute Voices for Change special featuring local experts on why the wealth gap exists and the solutions needed to close it.
Fresh Eye Gallery highlights work of artists with disabilities in Minneapolis
The metro area is home to a thriving art scene. And now there's a new community art space in south Minneapolis. Fresh Eye Gallery is showcasing the work of artists of all backgrounds and abilities.
The metro area is home to a thriving art scene. And now there's a new community art space in south Minneapolis. Fresh Eye Gallery is showcasing the work of artists of all backgrounds and abilities.