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'Limbo' is not about refugees — it's 'about people'

'Limbo' is not about refugees — it's 'about people'

The new movie, "Limbo," follows the misadventures of Omar, a Syrian fleeing his country's civil war. He finds himself in the wind-swept — and rain-soaked — Western Isles of Scotland, and begins wondering if he’ll ever get home.
by Euan Kerr

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White farmers sue seeking government loan forgiveness

White farmers sue seeking government loan forgiveness

A group of Midwestern farmers sued the federal government Thursday alleging they can't participate in a COVID-19 loan forgiveness program because they're white.
by The Associated Press

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What civil rights charges connected to Floyd's death could mean

What civil rights charges connected to Floyd's death could mean

A federal grand jury could soon hand down civil rights charges against the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd's death. The civil rights violations would be on top of the state criminal charges the officers face. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked to John Marti, former acting U.S. attorney and longtime federal prosecutor.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Race and power in Hollywood

Race and power in Hollywood

The 2021 Academy Awards were the most diverse in history. But does that mean Hollywood’s elites are starting to share power with a broader group?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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3 men indicted on federal hate crime charges in Ahmaud Arbery killing

3 men indicted on federal hate crime charges in Ahmaud Arbery killing

Gregory McMichael, his son Travis McMichael and William Bryan all face charges of attempted kidnapping and hate crimes in the death of Arbery, a Black man gunned down while on a run last year.
by Emma Bowman

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For Minneapolis activists, guilty verdict just the start of a long journey toward justice

For Minneapolis activists, guilty verdict just the start of a long journey toward justice

The racial justice movement spurred by the killing of George Floyd doesn’t end with last week’s murder conviction of Derek Chauvin. Proponents of change in the city where Floyd died under Chauvin’s knee say their work is just beginning.
by Riham Feshir

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At two Mankato high schools, new course aims to tie history of social justice to movements today

At two Mankato high schools, new course aims to tie history of social justice to movements today

Starting next fall, students at Mankato East and Mankato West high schools will be able to take the brand-new course — developed as a way to help them explore topics of race, civil rights and social justice. It’s intended to serve as a place where students can learn about history, and connect it to the social movements of today.
by Hannah Yang

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Chauvin juror: After intense trial, verdict was 'easy part'

Chauvin juror: After intense trial, verdict was 'easy part'

Brandon Mitchell told a TV interviewer there were days he didn’t know how he could keep returning to watch footage of George Floyd dying in police custody under Derek Chauvin’s knee. "I didn't see any remorse,” he said of Chauvin’s demeanor in court.
by The Associated Press

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