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Race: Conversations around race and racial justice

Here are the latest on the fight against racism, voices calling for racial justice and in-depth stories on communities of color and other racial issues from MPR News.

Voices of Minnesota Calls for change across the state

Protests and pain The killing of George Floyd

Call To Mind Spotlight on black trauma and policing

Amplifying voices Share your experiences and hopes for the future

'Freedom Fighters' look to shed 'scary' image, solidify role in the community

'Freedom Fighters' look to shed 'scary' image, solidify role in the community

As the unrest following the police killing of George Floyd enters a new phase, an armed group that protected businesses and protesters is evolving to offer resources to residents — and brotherhood to one another.
by Megan Burks

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Ivanka Trump visits MN to praise workers in Duluth, open office on missing Indigenous cases

Ivanka Trump visits MN to praise workers in Duluth, open office on missing Indigenous cases

President Trump’s daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump made a quick swing through Minnesota Monday, first touring an iconic Duluth manufacturing business, then opening an office in Bloomington dedicated to investigating cold cases involving missing and murdered Native American women.
by Dan Kraker and Matt Sepic

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Civil rights icon John Lewis honored at Capitol Hill ceremony

Civil rights icon John Lewis honored at Capitol Hill ceremony

The late Georgia congressman's body lies in state in the Capitol Rotunda. The public viewing for the "conscience of the Congress" is being held outside through Tuesday amid the coronavirus pandemic.
by Brakkton Booker

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How decision to resume school might affect Minnesota’s communities of color

How decision to resume school might affect Minnesota’s communities of color

Minnesota officials have told schools to prepare for three different scenarios for resuming classes in the fall. None of these options is an ideal choice for most students. And the reality for students of color is likely to have a disproportionate impact on their health, families and education.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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House passes bill removing Confederate statues, other figures from Capitol

House passes bill removing Confederate statues, other figures from Capitol

Democrats say they want to remember history, but not honor Confederates. Their bill also calls for removing a bust of Justice Taney, author of a landmark case barring citizenship for an enslaved man.
by Deirdre Walsh

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