Minnesota legislator pushed for ethnic studies requirement 'so I can see myself'
Rep. Sencer-Mura said she felt like her culture wasn't talked about a lot in high school.
Minnesota law promotes social equity for communities harmed by cannabis prohibition
A sponsor of the law legalizing adult-use marijuana said it will help "communities of color who are over-policed, over-prosecuted."
Combating youth homelessness in Minnesota: 'Your stories matter and your pain is not isolated'
A legislator who sponsored the Homeless Youth Act said it targets shelters or facilities that directly support youth.
Don't settle on the system
In Hennepin County, programs alone can't solve homelessness — families need connections to people
Saving lives by recruiting donors, reaching minorities
Be the Match is working on ways to find more bone marrow donors in order to save more people from diseases like leukemia.
TurnSignl co-founder Jazz Hampton knows firsthand what it's like to be a statistic
He and two friends are working to put an end to violent traffic stops by offering on-the-spot legal counseling to drivers with their new app.
Dismantling inequities in Brooklyn Center
Edwards works to rebuild community in wake of Dante Wright's death, pandemic.
Connecting Hmong kids to culture through food
HAFA is reintroducing traditional dishes to new generations while supporting farmers.
Reviving culture at Leech Lake
The Family Spirit program connects families on reservation with forgotten culture.
Georgia Fort is documenting stories through a different lens
How Georgia Fort is documenting stories through a different lens at BLCK Press and on KMOJ.
Freddie Bell's podcast is a voice for racial reckoning in Minnesota
Freddie Bell aims message at the BIPOC community.
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University of Minnesota student Tiffany Bui brings diverse voices to radio
Tiffany Bui tells the true stories of people of color at Racial Reckoning: The Arc of Justice.
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Minnesota nonprofit Planting People Growing Justice cultivates leadership
Its mission is to get young people to read and lead.
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Hennepin County helps teens transition to adults
Resources aimed at jobs, stress at school and home.
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Twin Cities nonprofit CLUES has been supporting Latino community for 40 years
Nonprofit grows garden of healthy cultural food.
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Habitat for Humanity developing new paths to owning a home in Twin Cities
Habitat for Humanity is refining its core mission.
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Twin Cities executive leads challenge for racial equity in health care
Data, life experiences come together to inspire change.
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Balancing life as an Olympic hopeful and teenager
Gymnast Sunisa Lee plans to return to St. Paul and continue inspiring girls.
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Our Streets paves way to better communities
Group works to make biking and walking in Mpls. safe for everyone.
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The hoop that won't stop rolling: Passing along the tradition
Micco Sampson passes on the American Indian tradition of hoop dancing to his son and his community.
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Running group for girls changes thousands of lives
Members build their self-confidence, make friends and tackle a 5K.
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Living the dream: How hip-hop became his business
Dancer's Hopkins studio brings people together in inclusive environment.
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