Racial & Social Injustice

Coronavirus: Recognizing Our Privileges as American Muslims – Jamila Boudlali

Reporter L. Nur interviews Jamila Boudlali about privilege and oppression during Ramadan.

Caregiving during a pandemic: “It’s apples and eggplants.

Group home and residential facility workers juggle staffing, safety, and care during Covid-19.

The Law and Black Hair

Women of color have dealt with stigmas surrounding their hair for centuries. From the ancient world spanning into today's world,…

Disability Organizations Seek Relief to Keep the Lights On

By: Sheila Regan, Freelance Community Journalist Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on nearly every aspect of life in Minnesota, and support systems for people with disabilities are no exception. Minnesota’s social distancing advisories and stay-at-home order has included day centers and employment programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Because these programs are only paid…

A New Politician: Alfreda Daniels runs for Brooklyn Center City Council

By: Afua (Nyia) Harris On a chilly January evening, I met a woman running for Brooklyn Center City Council. Her name is Alfreda Daniels. She just happened to be the guest speaker at my union meeting. Before Daniels left the meeting, she said she would be happy to meet with any of us for coffee…

Leadership By Example: An Inside Perspective on Leadership and Positivity Within the Prison Community

Leadership development is a crucial piece of the work to build community and restorative justice. At the Stillwater Prison in…

Parks are for Kids

Approved at the end of last year, MPRB's budget demonstrates an investment in youth, particularly youth from marginalized communities. Youth…

The Future of Minneapolis Neighborhood Organizations

Minneapolis League of Women Voters, Civic Buzz, Feb., 4, 2020, had an overflow crowd, the largest audience in a long…

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women: Panel and Community Discussion

Watch a recent discussion on legislative action in support of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and hear from local leaders.

The Minnesota State Capitol Moves on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

According to the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice, within Indian Country, nearly half of all Native women -…

RACIAL & SOCIAL INJUSTICE

Strenthen Your Local Journalists

Senate Judiciary and Public Safety committee discusses anti-Semitism at the University of Minnesota

New Program Puts Power of Legislative Reporting in the Hands of Minnesota Youth

Harnessing community journalism for social and racial justice