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$50 million to go to Black communities in Minnesota, the Dakotas

The Bush Foundation has selected Saint Paul-based Nexus Community Partners to redistribute $50 million to Black residents across Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The funds will focus on building entrepreneurship, homeownership, and education.

Potter Trial Poses Questions of Fallibility and Accountability

Racial Justice scholar Dr. Yohuru Williams says the trial underscores the need for broader conversations that address police brutality and reimagine public safety. Safiya Mohamed reports.

Soul-Humans

On this second to last episode of Bearing Witness, Anthony and Georgia Discuss developments in the Potter Trial and check-in with Humanities Center CEO Kevin Lindsey on being one of the financial backers and supporters of the Racial Reckoning Project, and

Potter Trial Continues; Minnesotans Want More Education on Native Americans

Thursday marked the second day of the trial of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter. And according to a recent survey, a majority of Minnesotans support more lessons on Native American studies for K-12 students. Tiffany Bui reports

Jury Hears First Day of Testimony in Kim Potter Trial

The prosecution and the defense laid out their arguments. The jury also heard from Daunte Wright’s mother and another officer on the scene.

MN State Patrol Adopt Body Cams; Facial Recognition Tech Raises Concerns

Close-up of police body camera

The Minnesota State Patrol is rolling out body cameras for troopers. Meanwhile, legislators are concerned about the acquisition and use of facial recognition technology by government entities. Feven Gerezgiher reports

Mpls Chief Arradondo to Step Down in January

Chief Arrandondo made history in 2018 by becoming the first Black police chief in the city’s history. Chioma Uwagwu reports

Historic St. Paul Theater Finds New Life Serving Community

The red curtains of the stage are opening for the theater show

The Victoria Theater Arts Center’s mission includes working against gentrification and police brutality. Tiffany Bui reports.

Soul Hope

With the upcoming closing of the Racial Reckoning Project, Georgia and reporter Feven Gerezgiher reflect on their time together and how this project has brought them some hope during a difficult time.

Jury Selection Proceeds Quickly in Kim Potter Trial

Thursday, the Hennepin County court seated the last three jurors for the trial of the former Brooklyn Center police officer charged in the death of Daunte Wright. The court still needs to seat two alternate jurors before it can begin testimony. Feven Gere