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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

Explainer: The 'slip and capture' argument in ex-cop Kimberly Potter's case

Explainer: The 'slip and capture' argument in ex-cop Kimberly Potter's case

One of the key elements in the defense of Kimberly Potter is a phenomenon known as “slip and capture.” An expert witness is expected to testify that this can result in people making serious errors — such as reaching for a gun when they meant to grab a Taser.
by Jon Collins

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In Focus: BIPOC businesses’ inclusion in Minnesota's economy

In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, many corporations promised spending, investment, mentorship and all forms of additional support for BIPOC entrepreneurs, but only a portion of the pledges had materialized.
by Angela Davis and MPR News Staff

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The federal agency that measures racial diversity is led mostly by white people

The federal agency that measures racial diversity is led mostly by white people

While the Census Bureau's set to have its first director who's Latinx, an NPR analysis finds people of color are underrepresented in the top rank of civil servants at the country's main data producer.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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More Black families are homeschooling their children, citing the pandemic and racism

More Black families are homeschooling their children, citing the pandemic and racism

In Alabama, the co-founders of Black Homeschoolers of Birmingham say membership is growing as parents try to shield their children from racism in education and teach them about their own heritage.
by Kyra Miles

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Here's how you can support Minnesota's minority-owned businesses

Here's how you can support Minnesota's minority-owned businesses

As businesses struggle to stay afloat in this second holiday season of COVID-19, what can you do to support entrepreneurs of color and foster a more inclusive local economy? Beyond a one-time purchase or donation, here’s a list of things you can do now to help.
by Jiwon Choi

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Southeast Asians are underrepresented in STEM. The label 'Asian' boxes them out more

Southeast Asians are underrepresented in STEM. The label 'Asian' boxes them out more

The way data on racial groups is typically collected in the U.S. has sidelined smaller Asian populations like Hmong, Lao and Filipino Americans for decades. Now, there are growing calls for change.
by Deepa Shivaram

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