Counter Stories®

Discussions on race, identity, social justice and culture in a region grappling with demographic changes. With Anthony Galloway, Luz Maria Frias, Don Eubanks and Hlee Lee.

September 13, 2018 11:00 AM

Counter Stories: The Serena Williams cartoon and the shooting of Botham Jean

Counter Stories is our regular conversation about race, identity and social justice.

by Julie Siple

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August 23, 2018 3:48 PM

Counter Stories: 'Crazy Rich Asians'

In the latest edition of Counter Stories, our regular conversation about race, identity and social justice, the group discusses the hit movie.

by MPR News Staff

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August 2, 2018 11:00 AM

Counter Stories: Police who shot Thurman Blevins won't face charges

Counter Stories is our regular conversation on MPR News by people of color—for people of color, and everyone else.

by Julie Siple and Jo Erickson

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July 12, 2018 10:15 AM

Counter Stories: Should people of color need to prove they are Americans?

Why do people of color constantly have to field questions about where they are from? Why isn't America an acceptable answer? And what does it mean to be an American anyway?

by Jo Erickson

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June 21, 2018 2:03 PM

Counter Stories react to Trump's immigration policy

Counter Stories react to President Trump "zero tolerance" immigration policy, which led to parents and children being separated at the U.S border.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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May 31, 2018 11:00 AM

Counter Stories: How should corporations react to racism?

In this episode, Counter Stories hosts take a look at how corporations handle race and racism.

by Jo Erickson

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May 24, 2018 11:00 AM

The legacy of lynching: A chance to remember, a chance to heal

In this episode of Counter Stories, the team looks at U.S. history of lynching, and how the trauma of this crime continues to affects people of color.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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April 19, 2018 11:00 AM

Counter Stories: Is the arrest of two black men at Starbucks an isolated incident?

The hosts are skeptical that bias training will change hearts and minds ingrained in racism.

by Jo Erickson

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March 29, 2018 12:00 AM

Counter Stories: Reaction to media coverage of Sacramento shooting

Counter Stories react to media coverage of the shooting of an unarmed black man in Sacramento California.

by Jo Erickson

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March 19, 2018 12:00 AM

Counter Stories: The State of the State address highlights wealth disparities

A conversation about race, identity and social justice in a region grappling with demographic changes.

by Julie Siple and Jo Erickson

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