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.

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November 15, 2021 5:27 PM

What's trending with MPR's Nancy Yang: Thanksgiving travel, muppet diversity, Adele

MPR News digital editor Nancy Yang got host Cathy Wurzer up to speed on the top trending stories this week on MPR News and beyond, including Thanksgiving travel predictions, the first Asian American muppet on "Sesame Street" and a surprise proposal at an Adele concert.

by Cathy Wurzer

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November 15, 2021 4:42 PM

Dianne Haulcy on why it's important to talk to kids about race

Should you talk to your kids about race, even when they're young? Dianne Haulcy, senior vice president for family engagement at Think Small and host of Early Risers, a podcast from Little Moments Count and MPR, told Cathy Wurzer why she thinks the answer is yes.

by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend and Ariana Rosas

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November 15, 2021 2:33 PM

Harvard's 148-year-old student newspaper gets its first Latina president

Raquel Coronell Uribe, a history and literature major from Miami, calls the role a "huge" honor: "Even if it took 148 years, I'm thrilled that I get to be in the position to be that first person."

by Joe Hernandez

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November 15, 2021 10:01 AM

Keith Ellison to seek 2nd term as Minnesota attorney general

Keith Ellison is Minnesota's first Black attorney general. He was also the first Muslim elected to Congress, a job he left in 2018 to run for attorney general. During a remote campaign announcement, Ellison said his goal remains to help people afford their lives.

by Tim Pugmire

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November 15, 2021 9:00 AM

As anchors Chenue Her and Gia Vang move up in TV news, they bring a new perspective

Her and Vang both stumbled upon television journalism at first. But along the way, they’ve found ways to highlight the stories of their Hmong community — and one another — in an industry reconciling with deep-rooted diversity issues.

by Hibah Ansari

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November 15, 2021 5:31 AM

'Sesame Street' debuts Ji-Young, first Asian American muppet

At only 7 years old, Ji-Young is making history as the first Asian American muppet in the "Sesame Street" canon. She is Korean American and has two passions: rocking out on her electric guitar and skateboarding. Ji-Young's existence is the culmination of discussions after the rise in anti-Asian hate last year.

by The Associated Press

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November 14, 2021 9:39 AM

White House to host 1st summit of tribal nations since 2016

President Joe Biden will announce steps Monday to improve public safety and justice for Native Americans during the first tribal nations summit since 2016, the White House said.

by The Associated Press

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November 12, 2021 2:47 PM

Why a St. Paul church is making reparations for racial inequality

A century ago, Pilgrim Lutheran Church was founded in Mac-Groveland, a white neighborhood of St. Paul, less than a mile from the home of a Black couple facing racist harassment and threats for moving to the neighborhood. Today, Pilgrim Lutheran is undertaking a reparations project. A parishioner told Cathy Wurzer why.

by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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November 12, 2021 10:45 AM

Black-owned media outlets pressure large companies to fulfill commitments

After the murder of George Floyd, some big corporations — like Target, General Mills, Nestle and DoorDash — made pledges to invest in Black-owned media companies. Now those corporations are under pressure to make good on the promise. Black media makers like Sheletta Brundidge are concerned the promises won’t materialize.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ariana Rosas

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November 12, 2021 5:59 AM

Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee says she was pepper-sprayed in racist attack

In an interview with PopSugar, the St. Paul gymnast said that she was waiting for a ride with her friends, all of Asian descent, when a group sped by in a car yelling racial slurs. One person in the car pepper-sprayed her on the arm, she said. Suni Lee is currently in Los Angeles for the latest season of "Dancing with the Stars."

by Nancy Yang

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