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Social Issues

What's next for Jamar Clark demonstrators and activists?

What's next for Jamar Clark demonstrators and activists?

The rhetoric at rallies and news conferences has often shifted to themes beyond Clark's death, such as justice and systemic change. At times, the demonstrations have had the feel of a movement.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Conflicting accounts: What happened the night Jamar Clark was shot?

Conflicting accounts: What happened the night Jamar Clark was shot?

Jamar Clark's death at the hands of Minneapolis police has rallied protesters for nearly three weeks. But the circumstances around the moments leading up to his death remain unclear -- and contentious.
by Tim Nelson

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Jamar Clark shooting, protests continue strained history between community, police

Jamar Clark shooting, protests continue strained history between community, police

"We have been saying for a significant amount of time that Minneapolis is one bullet away from Ferguson," activist Jason Sole of the Minneapolis NAACP said the day after Clark was shot. "That bullet was fired last night."
by Brandt Williams and Meg Martin

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How to say Lake Calhoun's Dakota name: 'Bde Maka Ska'

How to say Lake Calhoun's Dakota name: 'Bde Maka Ska'

Signs identifying Lake Calhoun now include "Bde Maka Ska," the Dakota name for the popular Minneapolis lake. So, how do you say it?
by Britta Greene

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Friday Roundtable: Lessons after police shootings from across the country

Friday Roundtable: Lessons after police shootings from across the country

MPR News host Kerri Miller sat down with people from three communities -- Baltimore; North Charleston, S.C.; and Oakland, Calif. -- where recent police killings that to protests. What lessons can they share with Minneapolis?
by Cody Nelson

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Counter Stories: The Jamar Clark shooting and protests

Counter Stories: The Jamar Clark shooting and protests

In today's conversation, the group discusses the officer-involved shooting of Jamar Clark in north Minneapolis — and the nearly three weeks of protest that followed.
by MPR News Staff

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Resettled refugees help to 'bring Buffalo back'

Resettled refugees help to 'bring Buffalo back'

After losing jobs and people for half a century, the region in upstate New York is growing again. Refugees may be one reason why: Roughly 10,000 have resettled in the area since 2003.
by Joel Rose

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Advice on talking with your family about race

A conversation about how to facilitate discussions about race and privilege with your family.
by Marcheta Fornoff

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How to get a job when you have a criminal record

How to get a job when you have a criminal record

This month, President Obama announced federal agencies must remove the box that asks prospective employees to disclose their criminal records. But is that enough to solve the employment problem for felons?
by MPR News Staff

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