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Children lead peace march in Minneapolis

Children lead peace march in Minneapolis

The young demonstrators, sweating in the day's heat, carried colorful signs that read Black Minds Matter, Equal Rights For All and Vote for My Future. Many of them wore red tape in the form of an X on the backs of their small shirts, so passing drivers could more easily see them.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Addressing mental health issues in schools

MPR News host Tom Weber takes a look at how growing caseloads and undiagnosed mental health issues pose challenges in schools.

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'Honor killings' are a global problem - and often invisible

'Honor killings' are a global problem - and often invisible

The murder of the social media star Qandeel Baloch is not a Pakistani problem. So-called "honor killings" happen all over the world. Activists are trying to stop them.
by Malaka Gharib

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'How to Make White People Laugh': A crash course

'How to Make White People Laugh': A crash course

Iranian-American comedian and filmmaker Negin Farsad said there's comedy that comes from "not being ashamed to talk about identity in a world where just the mere mention of the word 'Muslim' is considered political and heated."
by MPR News Staff

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Welfare Reform, 20 years later

Leaders of both major political parties gathered in the Rose Garden of the White House to watch President Clinton sign the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act two decades ago. Are we better off today as a result?

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Russia should be barred from Rio Olympics, World Anti-Doping Agency says

Russia should be barred from Rio Olympics, World Anti-Doping Agency says

"The findings of the report show a shocking and unprecedented attack on the integrity of sport and on the Olympic Games," IOC President Thomas Bach says of a WADA investigation.

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Summer isn't always a vacation for families who can't afford it

Summer isn't always a vacation for families who can't afford it

If you've got kids, the summertime costs families who have to look for creative ways to afford it -- and not just financially. Research shows lower-income kids typically fall behind over the summer.

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'Bias remains:' A week of strong words on race

'Bias remains:' A week of strong words on race

Days of devastating events rooted in the tension between African-Americans and police prompt political leaders to speak frankly about bigotry and what they think should be done to stop it.
by Leah Donnella

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Rondo Days brings peace to a week marked by protests

Rondo Days brings peace to a week marked by protests

A small group of demonstrators continued after the parade to an overpass of I-94, the freeway which split the neighborhood in two in the mid-1960s.
by Peter Cox

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Counter Stories: Is Philando Castile's death Minnesota's "Pettus Bridge" moment?

Counter Stories: Is Philando Castile's death Minnesota's "Pettus Bridge" moment?

Three of the Counter Stories hosts - Luz Maria Frias, Don Eubanks, and Anthony Galloway - join Tom Weber along with special guest Melvin Carter Jr. They discuss the death of Philandro Castile, and what needs to happen next.
by MPR News Staff

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