Social Issues

Black students are still kicked out of school at higher rates despite reforms
In the decade since Black Lives Matter, a spotlight has shined on inequity in education outcomes and, in particular, how exclusionary discipline disproportionately affects Black children.
Minneapolis officials say police force numbers are starting to rebound
After several years of declining numbers, Minneapolis city officials say the size of the police force is showing signs of growth. It will be the first time since 2020 that the department will see an increase in sworn officers.
3 more sets of remains tied to the 1921 Tulsa race riots found with gunshot wounds
The 1921 Tulsa race riots began after a Black man was accused of assaulting a white woman. The case was later dismissed in court, but historians estimate that up to 300 people died during the riots.
Minneapolis honors Bernadette Anderson with commemorative street on city‘s north side
A north Minneapolis street will bear the name of Bernadette Anderson, an outspoken advocate for civil rights for African Americans. Anderson also had a reputation for offering tough love and for keeping an open door to young people who need help, including an upstart musician who went by the name Prince.
Minnesota‘s oldest Black newspaper celebrates 90 years in print
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder turns 90 this week. We spoke with one of their veteran reporters about how the paper has changed since he began working there over 30 years ago.
Breaking community defends b-girl Raygun and is hopeful for return to Olympic program
In a show of support on Sunday, the head judge of the breaking competition said 36-year-old university professor Rachael Gunn was just trying to be original. And the breaking federation says it has offered mental health support in the wake of online criticism.
Young Black voters are becoming more conservative than their parents. Here's why
Black voters are the most reliable Democratic voting bloc. Young voters overwhelmingly support the party, too. But young Black voters are a wild card as they feel disconnected from politics.