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Social Issues

Emmett Till sign vandalized again

Emmett Till sign vandalized again

The damage was done to a historical marker that stands outside the Money, Miss., grocery store where in 1955, Till was accused of flirting with a white woman before being kidnapped and killed.

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St. Paul Foundation scores grant to fight racism

One of America's largest philanthropic foundations says it will award about $24 million in grants to organizations in 13 cities, including the St. Paul Foundation, and one state to help fight racism.
by The Associated Press

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'Too Fat, Too Slutty' challenges cultural expectations of women

'Too Fat, Too Slutty' challenges cultural expectations of women

Anne Helen Petersen's new book is a thoughtful consideration of several public women -- from Nicki Minaj to Hillary Clinton -- who've run up against the invisible expectations our culture has of them.
by Annalisa Quinn

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Supreme Court takes on new clash of gay rights, religion

The justices said Monday they will consider whether a baker who objects to same-sex marriage on religious grounds can refuse to make a wedding cake for a gay couple.
by The Associated Press

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A short history of gay rights in the U.S. and Minnesota

A short history of gay rights in the U.S. and Minnesota

LGBT Pride Month happens every June in the U.S., commemorating the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City which are credited with launching a gay rights revolution that continues on today.
by Sara Porter

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To be black and armed in Minnesota

To be black and armed in Minnesota

"There's a difference between a black man saying to an officer you have a gun, and a white man saying to an officer you have a gun," said a firearms trainer.
by Tracy Mumford

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Pride Fest leaders apologize, invite cops to march in parade

Pride Fest leaders apologize, invite cops to march in parade

Criticized for saying they would not allow uniformed, off-duty police officers to be part of this year's Minneapolis parade, Pride Fest leaders on Friday changed course.
by MPR News Staff

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Walker faces new Native art controversy

Walker faces new Native art controversy

An exhibit of work by Jimmie Durham, a sculptor who identifies himself as Cherokee, is disturbing to Native artists who say he's no such thing.
by Euan Kerr

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Organizers move to sideline police at Pride festival

Organizers move to sideline police at Pride festival

After the verdict in the Castile shooting trial, some in the LGBT community were uncomfortable with uniformed officers playing a visible role in this weekend's parade and other events.
by Marianne Combs

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