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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March 23, 2021 5:15 AM

Chauvin trial: Final juror seated; opening statements set for Monday

Jury selection wrapped up Tuesday morning as a 15th person — an “insurance” juror — was chosen. Judge Peter Cahill has said the man will be excused Monday morning if the other 14 report as planned.

by Brandt Williams, Matt Sepic, Riham Feshir and Jon Collins

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March 22, 2021 5:15 AM

Chauvin trial: 1 more juror to choose; opening statements draw near

A juror selected Monday brought the total to 14, enough for a jury of 12 plus two alternates. The judge intends to seat one more juror. The trial is set to start on time with opening statements expected March 29.

by Riham Feshir, Brandt Williams, Jon Collins and Matt Sepic

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March 22, 2021 4:00 AM

With stronger Democratic support, D.C. statehood fight returns to Capitol Hill

The measure is expected to pass the House but faces long odds in the Senate, leading some advocates to call for the end of the legislative filibuster.

by Barbara Sprunt

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March 22, 2021 1:00 AM

Humankind documentary: Ida B. Wells' Battle to Uncover the Truth

Born into slavery, Ida B. Wells became a ground-breaking investigative reporter in the 1890s exposing the domestic terrorism practiced by white supremacists. This Humankind special tells the true story of a fearless journalist, whose life was threatened while she revealed the truth.

by MPR News Staff

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March 20, 2021 5:49 PM

Hundreds in Atlanta rally against hate, demand justice after shootings

"I know there's a lot of fear in the Asian American community — fear to walk outside their door, fear to go to their businesses," said Georgia state Rep. Sam Park. "I want to tell anyone who may be scared today: Do not be afraid. This is our home. This is our country. And we will not go back."

by The Associated Press

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March 20, 2021 1:28 PM

The celebration over, Deb Haaland now faces a long to-do list at Interior

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has a long and seemingly insurmountable to-do list, including a pledge to begin repairing a legacy of broken treaties and other abuses against tribes.

by Kirk Siegler

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March 20, 2021 11:42 AM

? This week in Minnesota

Major developments in the Chauvin trial, a potential boom of Johnson & Johnson vaccines heading our way, and checking in with Minnesota’s Asian American communities who are feeling pain and fear after the shootings in Atlanta.

by MPR News Staff

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March 20, 2021 7:42 AM

How Asian American leaders say the Biden administration can address hate

President Joe Biden has spoken out against a surge of violence directed at Asians and Asian Americans. In the wake of this week’s shootings in the Atlanta area, community leaders are calling for concrete, measurable responses from Biden and his Justice Department.

by Juana Summers

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March 20, 2021 1:03 AM

For Asian American women, misogyny and racism are inseparable, sociologist says

The mass shooter who targeted Atlanta spas wanted to "eliminate" a "temptation." Many Asian women see it as an extreme example of the anti-Asian attacks they've experienced.

by Ailsa Chang

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March 19, 2021 4:54 PM

St. Paul police investigating after woman yells racist threats to Asian families waiting for school bus

Police say they are looking into reports of a passing driver threatening Asian families and children as they waited to board the bus for school on Friday morning in St. Paul.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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