Social Issues

South Dakota tribe claims remains of nine children who died at residential school
The remains of nine Native American children who died more than a century ago while attending a government-run school in Pennsylvania meant to assimilate them into white culture have been returned to their South Dakota tribe for burial on its reservation.
After a tough year, Minnesota's Black women entrepreneurs look for ways to expand opportunity
For Black women entrepreneurs, the path to success can be filled with more obstacles than for people of other races. This was true before the COVID-19 pandemic and early data emerging shows the problem has worsened.
What do Alabama and California have in common? Top-notch U.S. history standards
State history standards can give educators a roadmap through the uncomfortable facts of U.S. history. In the current debate over critical race theory, they can also offer political cover.
Worries over racism, waterways inspire push to rename fish
Some government agencies are changing the “Asian carp” label to "invasive carp" in the wake of anti-Asian hate crimes that surged during the pandemic. At the same time, Illinois officials and partner groups are planning to give the four species yet another name in a marketing campaign to get more people to eat them.
Money in the bank: Child tax credit dollars head to parents
The U.S. government is starting to deposit child tax credit money into the accounts of more than 35 million families. President Joe Biden has expanded the credit for one year as part of coronavirus relief. The result is that most families will now qualify for monthly payments of as much as $300 per child beginning Thursday.
In north Minneapolis, come for the haircut, stay for the shot
A White House initiative aims to bring the vaccine to Black-owned barbershops and beauty salons across the country, including one in north Minneapolis.