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Poetry as protest at 'Black Poets Speak Out'

Poetry as protest at 'Black Poets Speak Out'

One of the poets to perform was Sarah Ogutu who said, "If words have the power of life and death then when no one speaks, this must just be death."

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'United for Philando': Cathedral service commemorates Castile

'United for Philando': Cathedral service commemorates Castile

Thousands of mourners paid their last respects Thursday to Philando Castile, who was shot and killed by a St. Anthony police officer during a traffic stop last week.
by MPR News Staff

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Allies on the front lines: Black Lives Matter's non-black activists

Allies on the front lines: Black Lives Matter's non-black activists

Black Lives Matter's white allies are so impassioned they've outnumbered blacks at some Twin Cities demonstrations. And some observers say that's no accident: History has shown that change happens when whites become the face of a problem.
by Emma Sapong

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john a. powell on race in an inclusive society

Director of the University of California's Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society john a. powell talks with MPR News host Kerri Miller about the evolving national conversation on race.
by MPR News Staff

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41 arrests after 'non-black' coalition shuts I-35W during morning rush

41 arrests after 'non-black' coalition shuts I-35W during morning rush

Traffic resumed at about 9:15 a.m. on southbound I-35W at University Avenue after protesters lined up across the highway bridge near downtown to protest police shootings. Authorities arrested 41 people.
by Tim Nelson, Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Castile shooting renews calls to boost Minnesota police training

Castile shooting renews calls to boost Minnesota police training

Minnesota lawmakers who back proposed changes for local law enforcement agencies see an opportunity to build support in the aftermath of the fatal police shooting of Philando Castile. But others aren't convinced.
by Tim Pugmire

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How efficient are the de-escalation techniques used by police?

In light of the recent shootings by police, MPR News host Kerri Miller talks with two experts and former police officers about the efficacy of de-escalation techniques.
by MPR News Staff

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Women more likely than men to face poverty during retirement

Experts cite a pay gap as a major cause for retirement insecurity. Other factors include single parenthood, divorce and the fact that women typically live longer than men.
by The Associated Press

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Obama: America is not as divided as some suggest

Obama: America is not as divided as some suggest

President Obama on Saturday rejected the notion that this week's stunning violence is a signal that the U.S. has returned to some of the darkest days of its past.
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