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Deborah Archer of ACLU speaks at Westminster Town Hall Forum 'Arc Toward Justice' series

Deborah Archer of ACLU speaks at Westminster Town Hall Forum 'Arc Toward Justice' series

Deborah Archer, the president of the American Civil Liberties Union, speaks at the Westminster Town Hall Forum’s May series, “The Arc Toward Justice: Taking Stock One Year After George Floyd’s Death.”
by MPR News Staff

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What the new monthly child tax credits mean for you and your family

What the new monthly child tax credits mean for you and your family

"For working families with children, this tax cut sends a clear message: Help is here," said President Joe Biden, touting the tax credit that gives American families up to an extra $1,600 per child.
by Vanessa Romo

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'If hate is a virus, there is no vaccine': Asian photographers speak out

'If hate is a virus, there is no vaccine': Asian photographers speak out

Nearly two months since shootings at three Atlanta-area spas left eight people dead — including six women of Asian descent — a group of photographers reflect on what it means to be Asian American.
by Xueying Chang

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Engaging with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: A reading list

Engaging with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: A reading list

Over the past year, stories surrounding Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have been full of violence and grief — here are some reading recommendations that'll take you beyond just suffering.
by Janet W. Lee and Summer Thomad

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80% of Asian Americans say they are discriminated against

80% of Asian Americans say they are discriminated against

A recent survey has indicated most Asian Americans feel a sense of disrespect from other Americans. It also revealed a portion of people are unaware of increased violence against Asian Americans.
by Dustin Jones

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Brooklyn Center to vote on policing changes

Brooklyn Center to vote on policing changes

Leaders in Brooklyn Center where a police officer fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop last month are expected to vote Saturday on a resolution that would put the city on track to major changes to its policing practices.
by The Associated Press

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Rebroadcast — In Focus: Stopping anti-Asian American hate in Minnesota

Rebroadcast — In Focus: Stopping anti-Asian American hate in Minnesota

A rise in anti-Asian American incidents since the start of the pandemic has made headlines, but Asian Americans have been affected by racism since long before COVID-19. In this rebroadcast of an event in MPR News’ In Focus series, Tom Crann hosted a panel discussion on what’s being done to stop anti-Asian American hate in Minnesota.
by Angela Davis, Tom Crann and Rachel Yang

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Rebroadcast — In Focus: Equity in Education

Rebroadcast — In Focus: Equity in Education

Children of color in Minnesota face some of the worst education disparities in the U.S. In this rebroadcast of an event in MPR News’ In Focus series, host Angela Davis spoke with community leaders about how to close the gaps, the obstacles we need to overcome and the reforms we need to realize.
by Angela Davis, Katie Moritz and MPR News Staff

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