It’s been over a month since Winston Smith, Jr. was killed by members of a federal task force, and charges have yet to be brought against any involved. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Smith fired shots at officers as they tried to arrest him. But
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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
“Art + Abolition” Celebrates Protest Art
Several Twin Cities co-ops hosted “Art + Abolition,” a community celebration of protest art created over the past year. Participating artist Maiya Lea Hartmann says her work seeks to honor lives lost and celebrate Black people. Chioma Uwagwu reports.
Racial Reckoning: Spanish Weekly Recap Derek Chauvin fue condenado a veintidós años y medio por el asesinato de George Floyd
Derek Chauvin fue condenado a veintidós años y medio por el asesinato de George Floyd
Racial Reckoning: Somali Weekly Recap Jimcihii, waxaa 22 ½ sano iyo badh xarig ah lagu xukumay sarkaalkii hore aa boliska Minneapolis Derek Chauvin Dilkii George Floyd.
Waxay 10 sano ka badan tahay inta caadiyan lagu xukumo dilika darajada labaad ee aan ulakaca aheyn
markuu ku ridayey xukunka wuxuu daliishaday. garyaqaanku in Chauvin ku xadgudbay shaqadiisii iyo awoodiisii, iyo khaasantan uu muujiyey naxariis darada Ge
Racial Reckoning: Hmong Weekly Recap Derek Chauvin coj nws mus kaw mus txog li 22 xyoos ntau rau nws kev tua George Floyd tuag.
Nyob rau hnub Friday tsis ntev los no, tau muaj kev txiav txim plaub ntug muaj qub tub ceev xwm Derek Chauvin coj nws mus kaw mus txog li 22 xyoos ntau rau nws kev tua George Floyd tuag.