Social Issues

October 17, 2017 12:00 AM

Walter Mondale on the struggle for civil rights

The struggle to pass the 1964 Civil Rights Act is the focus of a Tony Award-winning play on stage this month at the History Theatre in downtown St. Paul, called "All the Way."

by MPR News Staff

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October 16, 2017 5:00 PM

Harvey Weinstein case highlights pitfalls of workplace harassment claims

Most employers have policies on reporting sexual harassment, and human resource officials are required to investigate those claims. But those filing the complaints can face obstacles, experts say.

by Yuki Noguchi

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October 16, 2017 1:21 PM

Flood of 'Me Too' brings attention to sexual harassment and assault

Two words are probably showing up on your social media feed: "Me too." It started Sunday after actress Alyssa Milano asked people on Twitter to reply "me too" if they've been sexually harassed or assaulted.

by Julie Siple and Tom Weber

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October 13, 2017 2:05 PM

Disputed Lowry Grove site may reopen to mobile homes and RVs

After a contentious city council vote, the developer of the former mobile home park in St. Anthony says he will reopen it this spring.

by Tracy Mumford

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October 13, 2017 11:11 AM

South Dakota school cancels homecoming after racist stunt

Sturgis Brown High School was scheduled to play Pine Ridge School, from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, on Friday. Photos posted on social media show students destroying a car with "Go back to the Rez" painted on the side.

by The Associated Press

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October 13, 2017 12:00 AM

APM Reports: 'Historically Black' series

Selections from the APM Reports/Washington Post podcast series, "Historically Black."

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October 12, 2017 4:00 AM

Hoping to ease tribal homelessness, Leech Lake band takes back its land

The band is retaking control of hundreds of lakeshore lots it owns and leases in northern Minnesota. That's forcing cabin owners to move their structures or sell them to band members.

by John Enger

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October 10, 2017 2:29 PM

Fenty Beauty, Dove and colorism in the cosmetics industry

Given the success of Fenty Beauty, what does Rihanna understand about the cosmetics industry that mainstream beauty brands don't? And what does the Dove controversy say about the change that's still needed in the beauty industry?

by Kerri Miller, Julia Franz and Jeffrey Bissoy