Social Issues

March 6, 2023 4:57 PM

Hundreds of students walk out in Twin Cities to demand investigation of Khalil Azad’s death

Hundreds of Twin Cities students walked out of school on Monday, demanding an investigation into the death of Khalil Azad who was found dead days after an encounter with Robbinsdale police in 2022.

by Elizabeth Shockman and Feven Gerezgiher

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March 6, 2023 4:44 PM

The anti-drag bills sweeping the U.S. are straight from history's playbook

It turns out that even 150 years ago, legislators wanted to police gender expression in public spaces.

by Manuela López Restrepo

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March 6, 2023 9:39 AM

Exploring race, justice and the economy with Alan Page and Neel Kashkari

Former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page and Minneapolis Federal Reserve president and CEO Neel Kashkari spoke with MPR News host Angela Davis about the relationship between race, justice and the economy.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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March 5, 2023 5:37 PM

A U.S. federal agency is suing Exxon after 5 nooses were found at a Louisiana complex

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil saying the company failed to take action to prevent a racially hostile work environment.

by Giulia Heyward

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March 5, 2023 9:48 AM

Robbinsdale police requests BCA review on circumstances around Khalil Azad’s death

24-year-old Khalil Ahmad Azad was found dead in Crystal Lake in July, two days after Robbinsdale police attempted to pull him over for a traffic stop.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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March 4, 2023 2:14 PM

How this year's Selma Bridge Crossing could mark a community renaissance

President Biden visits Selma for the 58th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday." Residents there are still recovering from tornadoes that ripped through the city in January.

by Juma Sei, Cody Short and Kyle Gassiott

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March 3, 2023 1:41 PM

Voting rights restored to 50,000 under new Minnesota law

Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill Friday that allows convicted felons in Minnesota to vote once they are out of prison, regardless of whether they are still on probation.

by Dana Ferguson

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March 2, 2023 4:39 PM

As Tennessee, others target drag shows, many wonder: Why?

Across the country, conservative activists and politicians complain that drag contributes to the “sexualization” or “grooming” of children. Several states are considering restrictions, but none has acted as fast as Tennessee to ensure children are not exposed to drag.

by The Associated Press

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March 2, 2023 4:13 AM

What is gender-affirming health care? 'Trans refuge' bill would help kids get it

Minnesota’s Legislature is considering a bill that would make the state a safe haven for transgender youth seeking gender-affirming health care here. But what exactly is the bill seeking to protect?

by Nicole Ki and Sam Stroozas

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March 1, 2023 3:27 PM

American graffiti: Peyton Scott Russell on graffiti as fine art and legacy of Floyd mural

Painter and muralist Peyton Scott Russell’s exhibit looks at his childhood, the early years of the Twin Cities’ graffiti scene and the complex legacy of his world-famous portrait of George Floyd.

by Alex V. Cipolle

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