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

Fight for police reform will continue despite fall of ballot measure
Minneapolis voters may have rejected a ballot initiative to restructure public safety in the city, but longtime advocates for police accountability — some of whom opposed the amendment — say their fight isn’t over yet.
Duluth elects Azrin Awal as its first Asian American City Council member
Azrin Awal, a 25-year-old immigrant from Bangladesh, is also the first Muslim to join the council in the mostly white port city on Lake Superior. Awal's campaign focused on inclusion, affordable housing and climate issues.
How loss of historical lands makes Native Americans more vulnerable to climate change
Indigenous nations across the U.S. lost nearly 99 percent of their historical land base over time, new research shows. What little land they have left is especially vulnerable to climate change risks.
U of M to offer free tuition to many Native American students
Starting in the fall of 2022, the University of Minnesota will offer “substantial financial support,” including in many cases completely free tuition, to enrolled members of the state’s 11 tribal nations.
Survey: People of color perceive discrimination more frequently in Minnesota than nationwide
Researchers asked Minnesotans of color earlier this year about their experiences and perceptions of discrimination. In not a single category is the state doing better than the national average, they say.
Judge hopes to seat Kyle Rittenhouse jury within a day
The trial of Kyle Rittenhouse kicks off Monday with the challenging task of seating jurors who haven't already made up their minds about the man who shot three people, killing two, during a violent night of protests last year.
Under new ownership, Ebony magazine bets on boosting Black business
Ebony magazine is turning 76 years old. With new owners, the legacy publication is rebooting to reach and uplift Black audiences with a focus on financial literacy and building wealth.