When ‘Minnesota Nice’ … isn’t (part 2)

It’s been termed “the Minnesota paradox.” The Twin Cities have some of the best standards of living in the country: high incomes, long life expectancies, a healthy population and access to a rich cultural scene. But the Twin Cities also have some of the most stark racial disparities. Home ownership, education levels, income and unemployment rates for black Minnesotans are among the worst in the country.

Those disparities are getting a closer look in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing. This Tuesday, we dove into the second part of our conversation about Minnesota grappling with the grim reality under the surface of Minnesota Nice.

Guests:

• Mike Griffin is a Minneapolis organizer with Community Change Action.

• Taiyon Coleman is an associate professor of English literature at St. Catherine University.

• Jose Santos is an anthropologist and professor at Metro State University.

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