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Special programming from MPR News.

History Forum: Martha S. Jones on Black women's work to achieve voting rights for all
Historian Martha S. Jones speaks at the Minnesota Historical Society’s History Forum about her new book, “Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All.”
Emily Chamlee-Wright on the importance of free speech, civility and tolerance
Emily Chamlee-Wright of the Institute for Humane Studies speaks at North Dakota State University about free speech, civility and tolerance on college campuses — and in society at large.
The Making of Male Dominance: A History of Patriarchy
A documentary from the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke, “The Making of Male Dominance: A History of Patriarchy.”
Intelligence Squared debate: Has the GOP lost its way?
A debate from the Intelligence Squared series: Has the GOP lost its way?
Darrell Bricker: Why the U.S. needs more immigrants
Darrell Bricker of Ipsos Public Affairs speaks at the College of St. Scholastica about immigration and demographic trends.
Kathleen Hall Jamieson on the resilience of American democracy
Kathleen Hall Jamieson spoke — virtually — at a University of Minnesota Humphrey School event about the resilience of American institutions and our public and private communications.
A multi-generational plea for social justice activism from Josie Johnson and her granddaughter
Josie Johnson and her granddaughter Josie Duffy Rice discuss the enduring importance of civil rights and social justice activism, at a 2020 event hosted by Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.