St. Peter Claver students record rap song for change
In a studio wired for sound at the High School for the Recording Arts, a pair of 8th graders have traveled from their nearby Catholic school to lay down a rap with a message.
Minnesota schools' racial disparity: Local org tackles teacher diversity gap
According to a Minnesota state report, more than 36% of students in Minnesota identify as students of color. But only 6% of the teacher workforce is diverse. It's a disparity that one local organization has been tackling for 15 years.
Nonprofit works to get more Black male teachers into the classroom
Studies show that students of color stay in school longer when they have a teacher of color in class. Now, a new nonprofit is working to get more Black teachers into the classroom.
Twin Cities will soon have its first hair braiding school
A school founded by two African immigrants is set to become the Twin Cities metro's first hair braiding school.
Prairie Island Indian Community winter carnival examines Dakota history
Alongside the Mississippi River, the Prairie Island Indian Community honored its Dakota history and culture on Sunday, at this year’s winter carnival. But in a big change this year, for the first time ever, the event was open to the Red Wing community.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in the Twin Cities
Here's a list of events celebrating Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this weekend in the Twin Cities and beyond.
University of Minnesota law school establishing new diversity, fellowship program
The University of Minnesota Law School is partnering with a global law firm to establish a new diversity scholarship and fellowship program.
Redeveloped building providing new opportunities for Black entrepreneurs in Minneapolis
It sat vacant for decades. Now an old building on West Broadway in north Minneapolis is serving a new purpose.
Minnesota' first Black-owned bank opens new branch in Minneapolis
The state's first Black-owned bank is expanding its footprint in the Twin Cities.
People of Color Career Fair back in Minneapolis for first time since pandemic
According to Minnesota DEED, the Black unemployment rate sits at 5.9% and the white unemployment rate at 2.2% – based on 12-month moving averages.
Born out of dream after death of George Floyd, woman opens bookshop highlighting BIPOC authors
Black Garnet Books, a new Black-owned bookstore on University Avenue in St. Paul, is changing the narrative, carrying books by authors of color who the owner says are often excluded from the realm of literature.
Girl who witnessed George Floyd's murder shares story in new children's book
On May 25th, 2020, a crowd of people in south Minneapolis watched as George Floyd took his last breath. Among the witnesses was a 9-year-old girl. On Friday, Judeah Reynolds will share her story through a children's picture book. FOX 9 caught up with the young author before her big debut.
Minneapolis woman on mission to address health disparities
In 2014, a local computer engineer decided to pursue her passion for physical fitness. Today, Valerie Fleurantin runs her own business. It's a one-woman operation, and she is working to make an impact in the community one step at a time.
'Somali Stories' encourages children of Somali heritage to learn language
A new program is designed to help young Somali children, many of whom were born in the U.S. and only speak English, become literate in the language.
St. Paul native becomes first Black woman to lead University of Minnesota's School of Social Work
The School of Social Work at the University of Minnesota is starting the new school year with a new director.
