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Communities of color more likely to die from COVID, despite vaccinations

New research published by the University of Minnesota finds that, statewide, white people are getting vaccinated for COVID19 at a lower rate

Chioma Uwagwu

Dec 6, 20222 min read

MN Freedom Fund Works to End Pretrial Cash Bail

The pretrial detention system in Minnesota disproportionately impacts communities of color.

Jasmine McBride

Nov 25, 20222 min read

Mapping Prejudice works to end racial covenants

Mapping Prejudice is working to put an end to racial covenants on Twin Cities properties, and educate homeowners in the process.

Faaya Adem

Nov 25, 20222 min read

Creating space for Black youth to heal

The new Black Youth Healing Arts Center opened earlier this fall.The center provides cultural, ancestral, and innovative practices for youth

Chioma Uwagwu

Nov 25, 20222 min read

Entrepreneur Raises Funds for Building Catered to BIPOC businesses

North Mpls DEI consultant and activist Jesse Ross is working to redistribute wealth in his neighborhood by creating a space for BIPOC entrep

Jasmine McBride

Nov 16, 20222 min read

Kwanzaa Comes to the Cedar Cultural Center through the Oral History of West Africa

Founder of Voice of Culture, Kenna-Camara Cottman, kicks off the Cedar’s Griot Series, which is dedicated to West African storytelling.

Jasmine McBride

Nov 16, 20222 min read

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