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MN Senate to take action on “Restore the Vote” Bill
The Minnesota Senate is expected to vote this week on a bill that would restore the voting rights of over 50,000 ex-felons. The “Restore...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Feb 6, 20231 min read
“This is the pain of a mother.” One year since Amir Locke’s death
Amir Locke's Uncle Andrew Tyler speaks at the Minnesota Capitol a year after his nephew's death. (Elijah Todd-Walden/BLCK Press) A year...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Feb 2, 20231 min read
Rafiki Coffee and Cafe offers Afro-American fusion in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood
Rafiki Coffee and Cafe is the dreamchild of Ian Oundo, Executive Director of the annual Little Africa Festival. Oundo says he was...
Jasmine McBride
Feb 1, 20232 min read
Minnesota House passes Driver’s Licenses for All bill
Speakers at the Minnesota Capitol after the "Driver's License for All" bill is passed by the House of Representatives (Isavela Lopez/BLCK...
Isavela Lopez
Jan 31, 20232 min read
Marcus Golden's family hosts community celebration in wake of $1.3 million settlement with St. Paul
Marcus Golden's aunt, Monique Cullars-Doty, and his mother, Ericka Cullars-Golden, speak at a "celebration of truth" for Marcus (Elijah...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Jan 30, 20232 min read
Minneapolis Activists call for reform with release of Tyre Nichols footage
Americans are reacting to the release of graphic body cam footage showing the killing of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police in Memphis. State...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Jan 28, 20231 min read
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