October 2021 – Page 2 – Racial Reckoning

Children March to End Gun Violence

On Saturday, more than 80 people participated in a children’s march to end gun violence in North Minneapolis.

Soul Wellness

This week Anthony and Georgia discuss the decision not to bring charges against the officers in the killing of Winston Smith as well as the upcoming vote in Minneapolis that could transform Policing to an office of Public Safety. They also check in with l

Public Safety Charter Amendment Sparks Intense Debates in Minneapolis

Debates across Minneapolis are heating up as the deadline to vote for the public safety charter amendment approaches.

Indigenous People’s Day vs. Columbus Day

Native Americans have protested Columbus Day for decades, because it erases thousands of years of Indigenous history, and ignores Columbus’ role as a violent conqueror and a slave trader.

Film Festival Celebrates Afro Latino Culture

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This year the Cine Latino Film Festival includes a focus on African heritage and culture in an effort to better reflect the diversity of Latinidad.

Pillsbury Theater Combats Anti-Blackness

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, the theater company created a pop-up pantry to serve the needs of neighbors. The company regularly partners with artists on projects that confront pressing community issues.

Footage Renews Criticism of Mpls Police

Body cam footage from the days following George Floyd’s murder was used to acquit a man charged with attempted murder for firing on the police. In one video officers talk about ‘hunting’ protestors.

Soul Looks Back and Wonders

In this episode, Anthony and Georgia dissect the Jaleel Stallings case amidst audio collected by Georgia and discuss the many fault lines in community conversations around public safety.

City of Minneapolis Closes Tent Encampment

Nearly three dozen tents were thrown away this week during the city-led closure of the Cedar-Franklin encampment in Minneapolis.

“Hmong House” Sitcom Aims to Offer Positive Depictions of Hmong Americans

Growing up, Mai Thao didn’t see any reflections of herself in the media. Now a college senior, she’s working to change that by producing a new sitcom.