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North Star Journey Live: What Happened in Alabama?
MPR News· 7 days agoIn many ways, Lee Hawkins’ childhood in Maplewood was typical for families in the 1980s. On stage at the Minnesota History Center the night of May 22,...
Kevin Lindsey on Juneteenth and the importance of remembering our stories
MPR News· 7 days agoIt marks the date on June 19, 1865, when enslaved Black Americans in Texas finally learned of their...
101 Justice Quotes from Leaders and Advocates Throughout History
Parade via Yahoo News· 7 days ago–Ijeoma Oluo 19. "I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I...
Jamaal Bowman on Fighting the Pro-Israel Lobby — and for ‘Collective Liberation’
Rolling Stone via Yahoo News· 2 days agoBowman speaks with Rolling Stone about his primary against George Latimer — and his fight against...
The stage is set for a Biden, Trump debate. What they say could have implications on an already...
MPR News· 18 hours agoDemocrat Joe Biden, the current president, and Republican Donald Trump, the former president, meet...
Why are so many Americans leaving church?
MPR News· 6 days agoMillions of Americans are leaving church. Meanwhile, the number of people without any religious affiliation at all continues to grow. For some, the...
‘Triumph’ Showcases Jesse Owens’ Dominance Over Hitler at the 1936 Olympics
Biography via Yahoo Sports· 6 days agoJesse Owens is considered the greatest track and field athlete in history. Read about his 1936...
Nathan Hare, 91, Dies; Founded the First Black Studies Program
New York Times· 4 days agoSeeking to bring the ideas of Black power into the classroom — and coining the term “ethnic studies”...
When a Clothing Brand Also Represents New Beginnings
Harper's Bazaar via AOL· 7 days agoVivid hues, intricate patterns, and luxe fabrics are the signature elements that make up a Busayo creation, many of which have graced the likes of Angela...
Recognizing This Significant Day in History—Here Are 50 Quotes to Better Understand Juneteenth
Parade via Yahoo News· 6 days ago“Today on Juneteenth, the day we celebrate the end of slavery, the day we memorialize those who...