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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September 16, 2021 7:32 AM

Outdoor sports remain very white. Duluth groups are working to close the 'adventure gap'

Adventure sports like mountain biking and climbing are all the rage right now. In Duluth, the city has invested in new bike and ski trails and an ice climbing park. Even as the state grows more diverse, however, those sports remain overwhelmingly white. But groups in Duluth are working to change that.

by Dan Kraker

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September 16, 2021 6:39 AM

Chauvin pleads not guilty to alleged civil rights violation

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has pleaded not guilty to allegedly violating a teenager's civil rights in a separate case that involved a restraint similar to the one used on Floyd.

by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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September 15, 2021 6:50 PM

Hispanics and Latinos are the biggest moviegoers. The big screen doesn't reflect that

Nearly 20 percent of Americans are Latino or Hispanic and they buy more movie tickets per capita. But a new report says just 7 percent of all lead characters in 2019's top-grossing films were Hispanic or Latino.

by Emma Bowman

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September 15, 2021 3:05 PM

Hispanic Heritage Month: Since 1886, Latinos have continued to increase presence in Minnesota

The first Latino to permanently make Minnesota his home did so in 1886. Luis Garzon was a 19-year-old oboe player when he arrived with an orchestra from Mexico. He stayed and helped build a vibrant community.

by Vicki Adame

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September 14, 2021 2:30 PM

Moorhead using cadet program to diversify police force

The Moorhead police department has struggled to recruit a more diverse force. The police chief is turning to a new cadet program designed to identify and train students who might grow into a career as police officers.

by Dan Gunderson

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September 14, 2021 11:14 AM

Center to reframe how we research health disparities

A new grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota will support antiracism research in the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota.

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September 14, 2021 11:07 AM

For black mothers and babies, prejudice is a stubborn health risk

African-American women are more likely than white women to die in childbirth or have their infants face complications. They’re also more likely to encounter demeaning behavior while getting care. Some in Minnesota are working to change that.

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September 14, 2021 11:04 AM

Racism is a health risk for black mothers and babies

African-American women are more likely than white women to die in childbirth or from pregnancy-related complications, and their babies face worse outcomes than their white counterparts. A growing body of research suggests racism plays a role.

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September 13, 2021 1:13 PM

Hmong Cultural Center moves forward after vandals attack

Kang Vang, who teaches citizenship classes, describes a year of “whiplash” for the Hmong community, between the highs of Sunisa Lee’s Olympic medals and lows of anti-Asian hate crimes.