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The Drought of Black Veterinarians in America
Dr. Abigail Maynard, one of the only Black veterinarians in Minnesota, works at Highland St. Paul Pet Clinic. Originally from Barbados,...
Ava Grace
Jan 20, 2023


Minnesota nurses develop a disposable hijab for Muslim health care workers
The founders of Mawadda, respiratory therapists Yasmin Samatar and Firaoli Adam, are first-generation Black Muslim women with years of...

Chioma Uwagwu
Jan 19, 2023


Black Minnesotans use MLK day to raise support for reparations
Rep. John Thompson speaks at a reparations lunch at the Indigenous Cultural Center on MLK, Jr. Day (Elijah Todd-Walden/BLCK Press)...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Jan 16, 2023
“Until We Are All Free” gives the formerly incarcerated a seat at the table
The non-profit Until We Are All Free creates space for the incarcerated to find community, opportunities, and their voice. Founder Kevin...

Jasmine McBride
Jan 15, 2023
Minneapolis’s new Community Commission on Police Oversight prompts questions, criticism
Minneapolis’s new Community Commission on Police Oversight will appoint civilians to review investigations of alleged police misconduct...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Jan 12, 2023


Mapping Prejudice works to end racial covenants
Mapping Prejudice is working to put an end to racial covenants on Twin Cities properties, and educate homeowners in the process.
Faaya Adem
Nov 25, 2022


CAIR-MN threatened with firebomb attack
CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein (center) at a recent press conference. CAIR-MN reports it has received a firebomb threat....
Elijah Todd-Walden
Nov 3, 2022
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