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A multi-generational plea for social justice activism from Josie Johnson and her granddaughter

A multi-generational plea for social justice activism from Josie Johnson and her granddaughter

Josie Johnson and her granddaughter Josie Duffy Rice discuss the enduring importance of civil rights and social justice activism, at a 2020 event hosted by Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.
by MPR News Staff

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City probe faults overall police treatment of Elijah McClain

City probe faults overall police treatment of Elijah McClain

The report of the investigation conducted for the Colorado city of Aurora faults officers for their quick, aggressive treatment of the 23-year-old Black man. 
by The Associated Press

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Panel backs task force on missing and murdered Black women

The task force would be similar to a panel created by the 2019 Legislature to address the disproportionately high numbers of murdered and missing Indigenous women.
by The Associated Press

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Democrats unveil sweeping immigration bill

Democrats unveil sweeping immigration bill

The legislation includes setting up a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, but its fate in Congress, which has rejected such measures for the past two decades, is uncertain.
by Barbara Sprunt and Claudia Grisales

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Female Olympic veteran chosen as Tokyo Games organizing chief

Female Olympic veteran chosen as Tokyo Games organizing chief

Seiko Hashimoto competed as a speed skater in four winter games and as a cyclist in three summer games. She replaces Yoshiro Mori, who resigned under pressure after complaining women talk too much.
by Anthony Kuhn

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U.S. life expectancy drops a year in pandemic, most since WWII

U.S. life expectancy drops a year in pandemic, most since WWII

A new report finds that life expectancy in the United States dropped a staggering one year during the first half of 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic caused its first wave of deaths. Minorities suffered the biggest impact, with Black people losing nearly three years and Hispanics, nearly two years.
by The Associated Press

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To understand police reform, law professor volunteered to join the force

To understand police reform, law professor volunteered to join the force

For four years, Rosa Brooks carried a badge and a gun and worked a minimum of 24 hours a month for the D.C. police — all on a voluntary basis. She writes about her experiences in “Tangled Up in Blue.”
by Terry Gross

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St. Paul mayor, local alums share experiences of historically Black colleges, universities

St. Paul mayor, local alums share experiences of historically Black colleges, universities

Host Angela Davis is joined by four local graduates of historically Black colleges and universities to talk about their experiences attending schools created for Black students — and the importance of these institutions today.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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