How can someone be so moved by a person’s death that they fly across the country to attend his funeral, to days before the anniversary of that person's murder finding a joke about it funny?

C2i began as a program of Summit Academy OIC in North Minneapolis in 2002 before establishing its 501(c)3 status in 2010, becoming its own nonprofit organization. Now approaching 16 years in service, the organization continues to focus on preventing foster youth from falling into cycles of homelessness, criminal justice involvement or other systemic challenges.

The CEO at the YWCA St. Paul, an organization dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women through programs that address housing, economic advancement, health and wellness and leadership development, Booker has served as CEO for more than two years, leading the organization with a history that goes back for more than 120 years.

As part of a new Power 104.7 series titled “Sisters in Service,” we are highlighting Black and BIPOC women across the Twin Cities who are leading nonprofit organizations and working to create lasting change.

After years behind the lens, photographer Bianca Rhodes shares her works with the public.

Puerto Rican artist Ricardo Levins Morales receives this year’s Mcknight Distinguished Artist Award for his commitment to art and activism.

Mitra Jalali is using her voice on the St. Paul City Council to work for public safety and affordable housing.

Beverly Hammond is Ramsey County Commissioner Rena Moran’s Administrative Secretary. But that’s just one side of her rich, multifaceted life

Mohannad Ghawanmeh is drawing on his Arab-American Muslim background as he serves as the first POC President of Public Art St. Paul.

Minnesota Representative María Isa Pérez Vega is using her voice to fight for marginalized communities.

Sammy McDowell, the owner of Sammy’s Avenue Eatery in North Minneapolis, passed away this weekend. According to his pastor, McDowell –...