Social Issues

Sahan Journal founder, CEO Mukhtar Ibrahim stepping down
Mukhtar Ibrahim said the move is personal — he wants to spend more time with family — and that the organization is “stronger than ever.” He joined Cathy Wurzer on Minnesota Now Monday at noon to talk about the decision.
Minnesota Homeless Study resumes after 5 years
For more than 30 years, volunteers have conducted the Minnesota Homeless Study led by Wilder Research, which has given the most in-depth look available at homelessness across our state.  Due to the pandemic, the last time the study was conducted was five years ago.
Confederate monument melted down to create new, more inclusive public art
A project in Charlottesville, Va., seeks to upend the narrative around the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that was the center of deadly white nationalist protests there in 2017.
Vikings safety Cam Bynum's wife hasn't seen a game in person. She needs a visa from the Philippines
Minnesota safety Camryn Bynum won the NFC Defensive Player of the Week award after two interceptions in the final 5½ minutes of the game that helped the Vikings preserve a victory over San Francisco. He seized the opportunity to spread the word about his quest to reunite with his wife, Lalaine.
Immigrants are coming to North Dakota for jobs. Not everyone is glad to see them
The immigrant population is growing fast in states far from the southern border. Employers in North Dakota say the economy needs more workers, but there’s still deep ambivalence about immigration.
Black authors expo uplifts writers, promotes healing through storytelling
The expo started in 2017, first hosted at the NEON building in north Minneapolis. Attendance has quadrupled over the years, according to organizers. Saturday’s event marked its first in-person expo since the start of the pandemic.
After surviving heart attack, Angela Conley seeks to raise risk awareness among Black women
Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley survived a heart attack at just 45 years old and wants to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, which affects a disproportionately high number of Black women.
Twin Cities queer hockey group worries new NHL guideline is shortsighted
Over the summer, the National Hockey League announced that special Jerseys worn during warmups on theme nights — like Pride night — would no longer be allowed. After a handful of players refused to wear them last season, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said it had become a distraction.