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Political tension rises after Columbus statue falls

Political tension rises after Columbus statue falls

Top state politicians disagreed over the tactics used by protesters who toppled a statue on the grounds of the Minnesota Capitol, and some asked why the State Patrol didn’t intervene to protect public property.
by Brian Bakst

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'We need to help them': Asian Americans demand justice for George Floyd

'We need to help them': Asian Americans demand justice for George Floyd

Many Asian American leaders are condemning since-fired officer Tou Thao’s role in Floyd’s killing, even as they point out a double standard that puts an entire community under scrutiny because of the actions of one person. They’re also imploring their communities to not lose sight of the bigger picture: Holding people accountable and changing racist systems.
by Hannah Yang

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4 ways racial inequity harms American schoolchildren

4 ways racial inequity harms American schoolchildren

The country's racial justice problems aren't limited to policing — U.S. schools also struggle with inequity and implicit bias.
by Jeffrey Pierre

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Congress heads toward clash with Trump over removal of Confederate symbols

Congress heads toward clash with Trump over removal of Confederate symbols

Contradicting the president, the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee greenlit a commission to rename Army installations bearing Confederate names. Lawmakers in the House are taking similar action.
by Claudia Grisales and Philip Ewing

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Historical figures under attack after George Floyd's death

Historical figures under attack after George Floyd's death

Outrage over George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis has intensified the campaign to pull down Confederate monuments around the United States. It has also sparked similar activism abroad — extending to statues of slave traders, imperialists and explorers.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. Soccer lifts ban on kneeling during national anthem

U.S. Soccer lifts ban on kneeling during national anthem

"It has become clear that this policy was wrong and detracted from the important message of Black Lives Matter," U.S. Soccer said on Wednesday. The ban has been in place since February 2017.
by Vanessa Romo

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NASCAR bans Confederate flag

NASCAR bans Confederate flag

"The presence of the Confederate flag runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and industry," officials announce Wednesday.
by Vanessa Romo

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Minnesota protesters pull down Columbus statue at Capitol

Minnesota protesters pull down Columbus statue at Capitol

Protesters in Minnesota pulled down a statue of Christopher Columbus outside the State Capitol Wednesday amid continuing anger over the police killing of George Floyd. The protesters threw a rope around the 10-foot bronze statue and pulled it off its stone pedestal. 
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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This is how I feel: A playlist by young black listeners

This is how I feel: A playlist by young black listeners

Music has always been a vital part of protest and social justice. We asked our young Black listeners: Is there one song that's helping you address your feelings right now?
by Suraya Mohamed

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