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Social Issues

Prairie Island Indian Community seeking federal trust for new land

The Prairie Island Indian Community, one of Minnesota's federally recognized Native American tribes, has bought a big parcel of land in the East Metro. Now the tribe has applied to put that land, 112 acres in Washington County, into federal trust.
by MPR News Staff

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Homeless teen beats odds, graduates high school

Homeless teen beats odds, graduates high school

Diamond Syas, a senior at Bloomington Kennedy High School, found herself homeless and largely alone during last school year. But she didn't quit and her college plans are back on track.
by Laura Yuen

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Coding while black: Hacking the future of the tech industry

Coding while black: Hacking the future of the tech industry

Silicon Valley has a diversity problem, with many tech companies employing a tiny number of African-Americans in key jobs. In Atlanta, black techies are working to diversify the industry's future.
by Tasnim Shamma

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Counter Stories: Reflecting on the Jamar Clark decision

The Counter Stories hosts discuss this week's news that federal prosecutors will not pursue federal civil rights charges against two Minneapolis police officers in the police shooting of Jamar Clark last November.
by MPR News Staff

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When the kid becomes the teacher: On what it means to be transgender

When the kid becomes the teacher: On what it means to be transgender

Allie is an 8-year-old transgender child. Her parents field a lot of questions about her transition. But they say Allie's openness makes her the best teacher for those curious about being transgender.
by Johnny Kauffman

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Live: FBI and US Attorney on Jamar Clark case

Continuing live coverage of decision by US Attorney and the FBI in the Jamar Clark case, and reaction from experts and listeners.

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