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Minnesota’s recidivism rate has been improving. But what happens when formerly incarcerated people look for work and housing? Are they finding the support they need to reintegrate into the community?

This week, we’re revisiting recent conversations we’ve had about Minnesota’s persistent racial disparities. First: this In Focus event from February 2021 about the challenges faced by Minnesota’s formerly incarcerated residents and what we can do as a state to support successful reentry after incarceration. The event was presented by MPR News and partner Tech Dump and hosted by Angela Davis.

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To watch a video recording of the conversation and explore related resources aggregated by Tech Dump, 

check out the original In Focus post here

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

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MPR News’ In Focus is a series of convenings we are committed to leading on Minnesota’s persistent racial disparities. Through conversations with community leaders that are shaped by our curious, engaged audience, MPR News hopes to encourage new connections and relationships that will help Minnesota communities make progress toward equity and inclusion.

This program originally aired in February 2021 and was rebroadcast on May 10.

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A rebroadcast of a conversation presented by MPR News and partner Tech Dump and hosted by Angela Davis about the challenges faced by Minnesota’s formerly incarcerated residents and what we can do as a state to support successful reentry after incarceration. 

MPR News with Angela Davis - Rebroadcast: In Focus presents Locked Out: The path from incarceration to inclusion

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Rebroadcast — In Focus presents Locked Out: The path from incarceration to inclusion

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