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Humankind documentary: Ida B. Wells' Battle to Uncover the Truth

Humankind documentary: Ida B. Wells' Battle to Uncover the Truth

Born into slavery, Ida B. Wells became a ground-breaking investigative reporter in the 1890s exposing the domestic terrorism practiced by white supremacists. This Humankind special tells the true story of a fearless journalist, whose life was threatened while she revealed the truth.
by MPR News Staff

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Hundreds in Atlanta rally against hate, demand justice after shootings

Hundreds in Atlanta rally against hate, demand justice after shootings

"I know there's a lot of fear in the Asian American community — fear to walk outside their door, fear to go to their businesses," said Georgia state Rep. Sam Park. "I want to tell anyone who may be scared today: Do not be afraid. This is our home. This is our country. And we will not go back."
by The Associated Press

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The celebration over, Deb Haaland now faces a long to-do list at Interior

The celebration over, Deb Haaland now faces a long to-do list at Interior

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has a long and seemingly insurmountable to-do list, including a pledge to begin repairing a legacy of broken treaties and other abuses against tribes.
by Kirk Siegler

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? This week in Minnesota

Major developments in the Chauvin trial, a potential boom of Johnson & Johnson vaccines heading our way, and checking in with Minnesota’s Asian American communities who are feeling pain and fear after the shootings in Atlanta.
by MPR News Staff

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How Asian American leaders say the Biden administration can address hate

How Asian American leaders say the Biden administration can address hate

President Joe Biden has spoken out against a surge of violence directed at Asians and Asian Americans. In the wake of this week’s shootings in the Atlanta area, community leaders are calling for concrete, measurable responses from Biden and his Justice Department.
by Juana Summers

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From Minnesota, Asian American women mourn Georgia spa victims

From Minnesota, Asian American women mourn Georgia spa victims

Police initially said the Atlanta spa killings, in which six Asian women were among the dead, wasn’t a hate crime. But Minnesota’s Asian women say that added insult to grievous injury.

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Biden, Harris offering solace to grieving Asian Americans

Biden, Harris offering solace to grieving Asian Americans

“Hate can have no safe harbor in America,” President Joe Biden said during his visit to Atlanta, calling on Americans to stand up to bigotry when they see it. “Our silence is complicity. We cannot be complicit.”
by The Associated Press

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Wave of bills to block trans athletes has no basis in science, researcher says

Wave of bills to block trans athletes has no basis in science, researcher says

Legislation in several states would limit or prohibit transgender women from competing in women's athletics. An expert on sex differences in athletes says the bills aren't rooted in science.
by Tinbete Ermyas and Kira Wakeam

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