Testing shows achievement gaps in Minneapolis Public Schools
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.
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.
What is critical race theory? Many struggle to define topic
Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.
Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.
19th annual Twin Cities Black Film Festival underway in downtown Minneapolis
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.
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.
Group planting trees in St. Paul to close gap in tree inequalities
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.
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.
Edina residents work to discharge racial covenants in property deeds
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.
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.
Minnesota native among first all-Black American crew to climb Mt. Everest
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 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.
‘March On For Voting Rights’ takes place on anniversary of MLK's 'I Have A Dream' speech
Voting rights advocates across the United States will march Saturday demanding the passage of the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which coincides with the anniversary of Dr. King's famous 'I Have A Dream' speech.
Voting rights advocates across the United States will march Saturday demanding the passage of the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which coincides with the anniversary of Dr. King's famous 'I Have A Dream' speech.
Group works to plant more trees in St. Paul neighborhoods in need
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.
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.
Maplewood disability advocate brings diversity to local government
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.
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.
Minneapolis school program helps Black students who've fallen behind during pandemic
"We Win When Black Students Graduate" is offering help for the 230 Black seniors in Minneapolis who did not get a diploma this year.
"We Win When Black Students Graduate" is offering help for the 230 Black seniors in Minneapolis who did not get a diploma this year.
Census Bureau says COVID-19 pandemic hit Black households harder than White
Black Americans have been disproportionally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Census Bureau.
Black Americans have been disproportionally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Census Bureau.
Minnesota group working to bring more diversity to wake surfing
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.
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.
Twin Cities theatres team up to bring more diversity to the stage
Five theatres from across the country are teaming up to bring culturally diverse productions to the stage.
Five theatres from across the country are teaming up to bring culturally diverse productions to the stage.
Researchers find 'tree inequity' for communities of color
There’s a new research tool that shows how the number of trees planted in neighborhoods is a direct reflection of income and equity.
There’s a new research tool that shows how the number of trees planted in neighborhoods is a direct reflection of income and equity.
Juneteenth commemorated across Twin Cities on Saturday
Juneteenth ceremonies were held across the Twin Cities metro on Saturday.
Juneteenth ceremonies were held across the Twin Cities metro on Saturday.
Juneteenth: What its path to federal holiday status looked like
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Middle school drops Confederate soldier’s name to take NASA’s Katherine Johnson’s
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
Breonna Taylor mural unveiled in Louisville ahead of her birthday weekend
Breonna Taylor would have turned 28 on June 5. A Louisville councilwoman and a nonprofit revealed a mural in her honor Friday, and several other events are planned around the city.
Breonna Taylor would have turned 28 on June 5. A Louisville councilwoman and a nonprofit revealed a mural in her honor Friday, and several other events are planned around the city.
Biden commemorates Tulsa Massacre 100th anniversary
During the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre, President Joe Biden announced he has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead efforts in stricter voter protection as well as pushing for police reform.
During the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre, President Joe Biden announced he has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead efforts in stricter voter protection as well as pushing for police reform.
Tulsa Race Massacre: 100 years ago, a White mob torched 'Black Wall Street' and slaughtered Black residents
This May 31 and June 1 will mark 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre. A White mob stormed a Black neighborhood in Tulsa’s Greenwood District – leaving an estimated 300 people dead. Scholars have called it "the single worst incident of racial violence in American history."
This May 31 and June 1 will mark 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre. A White mob stormed a Black neighborhood in Tulsa’s Greenwood District – leaving an estimated 300 people dead. Scholars have called it "the single worst incident of racial violence in American history."