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Daunte Wright’s family remember him two years after his death
Katie Wright, the mother of Daunte Wright, releases balloons to remember him two years after his death. (Via Brian Few Jr.) The family of...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Apr 12, 20232 min read
Minnesota pediatricians demand action on gun violence epidemic
160 pediatric providers across the state, along with Children’s Minnesota, have published an open letter calling on lawmakers to pass...
Jasmine McBride
Apr 12, 20232 min read
New report accuses University of Minnesota of attempted genocide
The TRUTH Reports core team from left to right: Misty Blue, An Garagolia, and Audrianna Goodwin (Via Abby Travis) A team of indigenous...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Apr 11, 20232 min read
Black artists confront racism, foster healing “In This Moment… Now”
Via Illusion Theater This weekend and next, Illusion Theater presents “In This Moment… Now,” an evening of original performances...
Jasmine McBride
Apr 10, 20232 min read
Minneapolis Residents respond to Minneapolis-MDHR settlement
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frye speaks at a press conference announcing the city's settlement with MDHR. (Elijah Todd-Walden/BLCK Press) As...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Apr 7, 20232 min read
Children’s book highlights African, American cultural identities
Author Shannon Gibney’s new book, Sam and the African and American Food Fight, is a story about a young boy navigating two cultural...
Jasmine McBride
Apr 6, 20232 min read
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