Equity and Inclusion

The contributions of African Americans throughout the history of Minneapolis are undeniable. FOX 9’s Maury Glover examined the role black churches played in the development of the city of lakes.

Supporters of a proposal to put a cap over part of I-94 in St. Paul believe the new trillion-dollar infrastructure law could give their plan a boost.

The Hmong Cultural Center Museum in St. Paul was supposed to have its grand opening a couple of months ago. But the launch was delayed by an act of vandalism - until now.

All month long, the history and culture of Native Americans across the country will be celebrated. And for one local indigenous community, Native American Heritage Month is also an opportunity to learn.

Whether it's swimming, traveling, or even getting married, Shane and Hannah Burcaw share their daily lives as an inter-abled couple on their YouTube channel, Squirmy, and Grubs, which has nearly 900,000 subscribers.

For nearly 90 years, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder has informed, inspired, and educated the Twin Cities African American community.

Moderated by local racial justice advocate Nekima Levy-Armstrong, Black school board members were invited to discuss recent state testing results that showed gaps in educational outcomes.

Nearly two decades later, Natalie Morrow’s Twin Cities Black Film Festival is still rolling. This year’s festival celebrates the 19th anniversary on October 21-24 at the Radisson Red Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.

A group in St. Paul was working Saturday to help communities of color close the gap in tree canopy, planting dozens of new trees over the weekend in Frogtown.

For more than 20 years, Jeff Hall has called the historic Country Club neighborhood of Edina home. He was shocked to learn his property deed contained a racial covenant, designed to bar people of color from buying a home there.

A Minnesota native will be part of the first-ever all-Black American expedition to the top of Mount Everest. Their goal is to bring more diversity to the great outdoors.

A recent study found that neighborhoods with more trees tend to be cooler than those with fewer trees, and they help to improve the overall health of the community. So, a St. Paul group is working to made their area greener, one tree at a time.

She’s lobbied the halls of the Minnesota state Capitol for years, and now, a top disability advocate is swapping roles as one of a small number of Minnesota politicians who lives with a physical disability.

"We Win When Black Students Graduate" is offering help for the 230 Black seniors in Minneapolis who did not get a diploma this year.

As the Minnesota Wake Surf Championship is underway on Lake Minnetonka this weekend, one group is hoping to bring some fresh faces to the sport.

Five theatres from across the country are teaming up to bring culturally diverse productions to the stage.