Day: September 4, 2020
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Hmong community leaders share thoughts on education, economy and politics
A lot has changed in Minnesota’s Hmong community since the first Hmong refugees arrived to the Twin Cities in the 1970s. Host Angela Davis talks with three Hmong community leaders about education, the … Read Full Article
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Protest rally held against mayoral candidate Singh-Allen
About 150 people on Aug. 28 gathered outside the Trigg Education Center in Elk Grove to protest allegedly bigoted comments made by Elk Grove mayoral candidate Bobbie Singh-Allen. Read Full Article
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Kamala Harris represents an opportunity for coalition building between Blacks and Asian Americans
Kamala Harris is the daughter of a Jamaican father and Indian mother; she is Black and South Asian. She celebrates both sides of her ancestry, which unites two racial groups that are often seen in the … Read Full Article
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Dems, GOP Spar Over Minnesota Limits on Helping People Vote
Attorneys representing the two major political parties faced off in the Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday in a dispute over two state laws limiting Minnesotans’ ability to help others vote. Read Full Article
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UW Health focuses on diversity for COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial
As UW Health and the University of Wisconsin begin scheduling participants for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine study, experts and leaders are focused on equity and inclusion to ensure a diverse … Read Full Article
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Coming up: Hmong community leaders share thoughts on education, economy and politics
A lot has changed in Minnesota’s Hmong community since the first Hmong refugees arrived to the Twin Cities in the 1970s. Angela Davis will talk with three Hmong community leaders about education, the … Read Full Article
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Three metro arts groups each get $50,000 COVID-19 relief grants
Three Twin Cities arts organizations are among 30 Midwestern arts and culture groups that received new COVID-19 relief grants Thursday from Arts Midwest through the United States Regional Arts … Read Full Article
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Chadwick Boseman as James Brown: 10 best to watch, read or hear this week
Get on Up’ “Black Panther” is fine but if you want to see the late Chadwick Boseman at his best, check out his magnetic portrayal of legendary James Brown in this not-qui … Read Full Article