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Days After Floyd Anniversary and Consent Decree Roll Back, City Launches New Safety Program
The pilot program announcement also comes as the city of Minneapolis is pledging to uphold federal reform standards despite the consent decree over the Minneapolis Police Department formally ending yesterday. The consent decree was established following the DOJ’s 2022 findings of unconstitutional policing practices

Rebecca Gilbuena
May 282 min read
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Stillwater Prison Closure Sparks Demands for Community-Led, Humane Transition
Stillwater Prison, one of the oldest correctional facilities in the state, has long drawn criticism for deteriorating infrastructure and harsh conditions. While many advocates see its closure as a step forward, they warn that without thoughtful execution, the transition could cause further harm.

Rebecca Gilbuena
May 273 min read
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She Sounded the Alarm, Now It’s Up to Us
After helping to expose how online platforms can profit from racism, Kiandria emerged as a clear, sharp voice calling for collective action, legal accountability, and sustainable support.

Rebecca Gilbuena
May 154 min read
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Minneapolis Police Accused of Terrorizing Family Over Escaped Dog
Five Minneapolis Police officers are accused of illegally entering a family’s home and traumatizing them in the middle of the night – allegedly over a loose dog that had already been captured by Animal Control.

Rebecca Gilbuena
May 143 min read
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A Legacy in Motion: How One Woman Built a Home for Generations of Dancers
Art of Dance founder and owner, Linda Green Tucked in the heart of Brooklyn Park sits The Art of Dance, a Black-owned studio founded and...

Rebecca Gilbuena
May 74 min read
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Black Woman Leads Effort to Hold Racism Profiteers Accountable Online
Kiandria Demone has successfully disrupted a white woman’s attempts to profit from her recent racist attack on a 5 year-old Black boy. While many online are celebrating and even sharing Kiandra's work, they are not crediting her.

Rebecca Gilbuena
May 54 min read
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