Social Issues

With affirmative action gutted for college, race-conscious work programs may be next
With the Supreme Court having ruled against affirmative action policies in higher education, some legal experts worry about the future of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
More than 600 arrests after a new night of protests across France over teen's killing
Tensions grew across France over the deadly police shooting of a 17-year-old that has shocked the nation. More than 600 were arrested and at least 200 police officers were injured.
Nonprofit fills invisible need for disadvantaged kids in Minnesota: new underwear
When people donate items to help children in need, they typically collect food, school supplies and shoes and coats. Underwear is rarely on that list. An organization called Undies for Everyone is bringing its kids’ underwear campaign to Minnesota.
No Excuses: Race and reckoning at a Chicago charter school
Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, MPR News with Angela Davis presents an award-winning education documentary from APM Reports about a Chicago charter school trying to reinvent itself after its policies were accused of being racist.
Black-owned radio station may lose license over FCC 'character qualifications' policy
Joe Armstrong, owner of WJBE 99.7 FM, says the FCC is threatening to revoke his broadcast license over his conviction for a tax crime — one that occurred years before he took ownership of the station.
U.S. Starbucks workers join in a weeklong strike over stores not allowing Pride décor
Starbucks workers in cities including Chicago, Philadelphia and San Antonio plan to walk out or picket over coming days following worker accusations that the company is scaling back its LGBTQ+ support.