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Social Issues

Interracial marriage still new in Somali community

When Idil Mohamed walks down the street with her husband, they often attract stares, and sometimes rude comments, because she is Somali and he is white. Somalis who marry non-Somalis are breaking the social norms of marriage and cultural traditions in their community.
by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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The racial wealth gap widens

The racial wealth gap widens

A new report from the Pew Research Center shows that the Great Recession has worsened an already-widening gap in wealth between white, blacks and Latinos. Midmorning examines what's behind the gap, and what might be done to close it.

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Bill Gates: Poverty not excuse for no education

A child's success should not depend on the race or income of parents and poverty cannot be an excuse for a poor education, Bill Gates told the National Urban League.

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Synthetic drugs emerge as Twin Cities drug trend

Synthetic drugs emerge as Twin Cities drug trend

The report from a state agency says substances sold online and in head shops may be marketed as incense, bath salts or research chemicals, but are actually designed to mimic the effects of illegal party drugs.

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Housing market decline contributes to increased gap in wealth between groups

Housing market decline contributes to increased gap in wealth between groups

The household wealth of Blacks and Hispanics dropped more than that of Whites during the Great Recession, according to a study released this week by the Pew Research Center.
by Brandt Williams

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