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Dylann Roof and the stubborn myth of the colorblind millennial

Dylann Roof and the stubborn myth of the colorblind millennial

"Of course, most young people will never commit a hate crime. But the misperception that they're largely free of racial animus stubbornly lives on, and that's dangerous in itself," writes NPR's Gene Demby.

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The complicated political history of the Confederate flag

The complicated political history of the Confederate flag

After a shooting at a church in Charleston, South Carolina's governor called for the Confederate flag to be removed from the grounds of the state Capitol. The flag has a long and divisive history.

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Activists want a new name for Lake Calhoun

Activists want a new name for Lake Calhoun

Following the murders of nine people in South Carolina, Twin Cities activists say Lake Calhoun needs a new name. They say the current one honors a pro-slavery South Carolinian.
by Riham Feshir

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Gov. Haley announces new push to remove Confederate flag in S.C.

Gov. Haley announces new push to remove Confederate flag in S.C.

Calls for moving the Confederate battle flag from the grounds of South Carolina's Statehouse have grown since the killing of nine black church members in Charleston last week.

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'We are not cured': Obama discusses racism in America with Marc Maron

'We are not cured': Obama discusses racism in America with Marc Maron

In the wake of last week's killing of nine black church members in Charleston, S.C., President Obama talks about the status of race relations in a conversation on the WTF with Marc Maron podcast.

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Confederate flag 'has to come down' in S.C., NAACP leader says

Confederate flag 'has to come down' in S.C., NAACP leader says

Calling Wednesday's killing of nine black church members in Charleston a hate crime, the head of the NAACP says it's not appropriate for South Carolina to keep flying the confederate flag.

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Officials: Minnesota sees success in fight against homelessness

This year's count of Minnesota homeless found a 10 percent decrease from 2014. Officials say it's due to the improving economy and policies to aid people in need.
by Tim Pugmire

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Counter Stories: Passing as black

Counter Stories: Passing as black

Rachel Dolezal's racial identity switch has set off a debate that has touched every corner of the country.

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'I identify as black,' Rachel Dolezal says in TV interview

'I identify as black,' Rachel Dolezal says in TV interview

"The timing of it was a shock," the former NAACP official said of her white parents' speaking to the media. "Wow. The timing was completely unexpected."

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