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As anchors Chenue Her and Gia Vang move up in TV news, they bring a new perspective

As anchors Chenue Her and Gia Vang move up in TV news, they bring a new perspective

Her and Vang both stumbled upon television journalism at first. But along the way, they’ve found ways to highlight the stories of their Hmong community — and one another — in an industry reconciling with deep-rooted diversity issues.
by Hibah Ansari

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'Sesame Street' debuts Ji-Young, first Asian American muppet

'Sesame Street' debuts Ji-Young, first Asian American muppet

At only 7 years old, Ji-Young is making history as the first Asian American muppet in the "Sesame Street" canon. She is Korean American and has two passions: rocking out on her electric guitar and skateboarding. Ji-Young's existence is the culmination of discussions after the rise in anti-Asian hate last year.
by The Associated Press

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Why a St. Paul church is making reparations for racial inequality

Why a St. Paul church is making reparations for racial inequality

A century ago, Pilgrim Lutheran Church was founded in Mac-Groveland, a white neighborhood of St. Paul, less than a mile from the home of a Black couple facing racist harassment and threats for moving to the neighborhood. Today, Pilgrim Lutheran is undertaking a reparations project. A parishioner told Cathy Wurzer why.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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Black-owned media outlets pressure large companies to fulfill commitments

Black-owned media outlets pressure large companies to fulfill commitments

After the murder of George Floyd, some big corporations — like Target, General Mills, Nestle and DoorDash — made pledges to invest in Black-owned media companies. Now those corporations are under pressure to make good on the promise. Black media makers like Sheletta Brundidge are concerned the promises won’t materialize.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ariana Rosas

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Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee says she was pepper-sprayed in racist attack

Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee says she was pepper-sprayed in racist attack

In an interview with PopSugar, the St. Paul gymnast said that she was waiting for a ride with her friends, all of Asian descent, when a group sped by in a car yelling racial slurs. One person in the car pepper-sprayed her on the arm, she said. Suni Lee is currently in Los Angeles for the latest season of "Dancing with the Stars."
by Nancy Yang

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A bill to study reparations for slavery had momentum in Congress, but still no vote

A bill to study reparations for slavery had momentum in Congress, but still no vote

Legislation to create a commission to study reparations faces steep odds in the evenly divided Congress. Advocates say they want the House take up the bill, or for President Joe Biden to act on his own.
by Juana Summers

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Low blood supply hampers sickle cell treatment efforts

Low blood supply hampers sickle cell treatment efforts

The Red Cross is trying to triple the number of African American blood donors over the next five years. Donated blood is particularly crucial to those who have sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder which disproportionately affects people of African descent.
by Sarah Gelbard

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Racist video brings calls for action at Prior Lake High School

Racist video brings calls for action at Prior Lake High School

A video that targeted a Black 14-year-old freshman includes racial slurs and urges the girl kill herself. The police chief of Savage called the video “horrific, hateful, racist” and said an investigation is underway.
by Tim Nelson, Elizabeth Shockman and Matt Sepic

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