July 2021 – Page 3 – Racial Reckoning

Five Years On, Community Remembers Philando Castile

On July 5, 2016 a police officer shot and killed Philando Castile during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights. A jury failed to convict the officer. Still, Castile’s legacy lives on in the people he inspired. Feven Gerezgiher reports.

Somali Minnesotans celebrate a different Independence Day

Minnesota is home to one of the largest Somali communities outside of Somalia. Hundreds gathered in Eagan on July 1 to celebrate Somali Independence Day, and to reconnect with their country and their culture.

Soul-Interrupted

On this episode,recent events forced Georgia and Anthony to Check in from the road due to recent developments in the Winston Smith killing by law enforcement. Anthony And Georgia also get perspectives from Johnathan McClellan, Founder of the Minnesota Jus

New Childcare Reforms Aim to Keep Children with Families

The law now requires courts to appoint an attorney for all parents, even those who can’t afford it. It also allows those convicted of low-level crimes to be eligible for a foster care license. Childcare advocates say people of color too often are disquali

MN Legislature Passes Public Safety Bill

The final bill limits no-knock search warrants, expands access to private information on police misconduct, and creates “sign-and-release” warrants. Racial justice activists say negotiations left out significant policing reforms. Feven Gerezgiher reports