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They're strangers with a painful shared bond: Robert E. Lee enslaved their ancestors

They're strangers with a painful shared bond: Robert E. Lee enslaved their ancestors

The descendants of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and those of the people the Lee family enslaved came together for the first time at Arlington House, the national memorial to Lee in Virginia.
by Debbie Elliott

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This family moved to Minnesota to access gender-affirming care. More might soon

This family moved to Minnesota to access gender-affirming care. More might soon

Wes Samuelson and his 11-year-old child Liz moved to Duluth from Wyoming in 2020 after they could not get access to gender-affirming care. “The reality is trans health care saves lives,” Samuelson said.
by Nina Moini

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Difference makers: 8 Minnesota students helping transform their communities

Difference makers: 8 Minnesota students helping transform their communities

The 2020 murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer set off a movement of student-led protests and calls for change. Nearly three years later, many of these young Minnesotans are still working to shape the state’s future.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Difference Maker Naciima Mohamed: ‘I really do want to see my school be successful’

Difference Maker Naciima Mohamed: ‘I really do want to see my school be successful’

MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman talked to eight Minnesota student activists about their work. In this series, MPR News introduces you to the students, their activism and how they're shaping the state.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Difference maker Aisha Abdulwali: ‘Make sure your concerns are heard’

Difference maker Aisha Abdulwali: ‘Make sure your concerns are heard’

MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman talked to eight Minnesota student activists about their work. In this series, MPR News introduces you to the students, their activism and how they're shaping the state.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Difference maker Landon Nelson: ‘Start treating people how you want people to treat you’

Difference maker Landon Nelson: ‘Start treating people how you want people to treat you’

MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman talked to eight Minnesota student activists about their work. In this series, MPR News introduces you to the students, their activism and how they're shaping the state.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Difference maker Asha Mohamed: ‘I'm never uncomfortable about a conversation with race’

Difference maker Asha Mohamed: ‘I'm never uncomfortable about a conversation with race’

MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman talked to eight Minnesota student activists about their work. In this series, MPR News introduces you to the students, their activism and how they're shaping the state.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Difference maker Calvin Zimmerman: ‘If we start now we can see big change’

Difference maker Calvin Zimmerman: ‘If we start now we can see big change’

MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman talked to eight Minnesota student activists about their work. In this series, MPR News introduces you to the students, their activism and how they're shaping the state.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Difference maker Deepti Pillai: ‘The way change happens is conversations’

Difference maker Deepti Pillai: ‘The way change happens is conversations’

MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman talked to eight Minnesota student activists about their work. In this series, MPR News introduces you to the students, their activism and how they're shaping the state.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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