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Difference makers: 8 Minnesota students helping transform their communities

Difference makers: 8 Minnesota students helping transform their communities

The 2020 murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer set off a movement of student-led protests and calls for change. Nearly three years later, many of these young Minnesotans are still working to shape the state’s future.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Difference Maker Naciima Mohamed: ‘I really do want to see my school be successful’

Difference Maker Naciima Mohamed: ‘I really do want to see my school be successful’

MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman talked to eight Minnesota student activists about their work. In this series, MPR News introduces you to the students, their activism and how they're shaping the state.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Difference maker Aisha Abdulwali: ‘Make sure your concerns are heard’

Difference maker Aisha Abdulwali: ‘Make sure your concerns are heard’

MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman talked to eight Minnesota student activists about their work. In this series, MPR News introduces you to the students, their activism and how they're shaping the state.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Difference maker Landon Nelson: ‘Start treating people how you want people to treat you’

Difference maker Landon Nelson: ‘Start treating people how you want people to treat you’

MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman talked to eight Minnesota student activists about their work. In this series, MPR News introduces you to the students, their activism and how they're shaping the state.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Difference maker Asha Mohamed: ‘I'm never uncomfortable about a conversation with race’

Difference maker Asha Mohamed: ‘I'm never uncomfortable about a conversation with race’

MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman talked to eight Minnesota student activists about their work. In this series, MPR News introduces you to the students, their activism and how they're shaping the state.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Difference maker Calvin Zimmerman: ‘If we start now we can see big change’

Difference maker Calvin Zimmerman: ‘If we start now we can see big change’

MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman talked to eight Minnesota student activists about their work. In this series, MPR News introduces you to the students, their activism and how they're shaping the state.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Difference maker Deepti Pillai: ‘The way change happens is conversations’

Difference maker Deepti Pillai: ‘The way change happens is conversations’

MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman talked to eight Minnesota student activists about their work. In this series, MPR News introduces you to the students, their activism and how they're shaping the state.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Difference maker Jerome Richardson: ‘We’ve become the first responders'

Difference maker Jerome Richardson: ‘We’ve become the first responders'

MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman talked to eight Minnesota student activists about their work. In this series, MPR News introduces you to the students, their activism and how they're shaping the state.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Difference maker Aaliyah Murray: ‘Let’s put kids to work’

Difference maker Aaliyah Murray: ‘Let’s put kids to work’

MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman talked to eight Minnesota student activists about their work. In this series, MPR News introduces you to the students, their activism and how they're shaping the state.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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After days of outrage over the shooting of a Black teen, officials charge the gunman

After days of outrage over the shooting of a Black teen, officials charge the gunman

Ralph Yarl, a 16-year-old high school junior, was shot by a white homeowner after he went to the wrong address to pick up his brothers. The shooter was charged on Monday after criticism over delays.
by Becky Sullivan and Jaclyn Diaz

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