Race: Conversations around race and racial justice

Here are the latest on the fight against racism, voices calling for racial justice and in-depth stories on communities of color and other racial issues from MPR News.

Voices of Minnesota Calls for change across the state

Protests and pain The killing of George Floyd

Call To Mind Spotlight on black trauma and policing

Amplifying voices Share your experiences and hopes for the future

Black-owned businesses find lifeline in small banks as they scramble for survival
Black-owned businesses were often at the back of the line when the first coronavirus relief loans were doled out. Now, some are turning to banks that specialize in minority firms for help.
Women leaders in MN share the mic to broaden the conversation
Young women of color in Minnesota are “taking over” the social media platforms of established women business owners, politicians and other state leaders to bring fresh perspectives and solutions. 
'Finding My Voice': Hibbing native's YA novel reissue connects with new generation of readers
One of the first Asian American young adult novels, “Finding My Voice,” is getting a third run this year since its first publication in 1992. But, the messages about racism, identity and family continue to resonate with readers who remember picking up the book years ago.
Report: Hate groups in decline, migrate to online networks
During one of the most politically divisive years in recent memory, the number of active hate groups in the U.S. actually declined as far-right extremists migrated further to online networks, reflecting a splintering of white nationalist and neo-Nazi groups that are more difficult to track.