Social Issues

New small business program looks to revitalize Selby Avenue corridor in Rondo neighborhood
A new effort is underway to support emerging entrepreneurs in the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul. It’s part of a larger vision to revitalize the historic economic and cultural center that was fractured by the construction of I-94 decades ago.
Paint it black? A beloved community mural is painted over in northeast Minneapolis
Gustavo Lira’s mural in northeast Minneapolis — symbolizing cultural embrace and funded by a Great Streets grant —— was painted over without his knowledge, sparking community outrage and highlighting the need for better communication and protections for public art.
Incarcerated with Mental Illness
This program brings together stories of people who have lived with mental illness while incarcerated.
The Burden of Being
This special program explores the unique mental health burdens of Black women and girls in the United States.