Minneapolis mayor Frey booed out of rally
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was heckled by attendees of a rally for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women on Tuesday. Members of the...
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CBJ Staff
Feb 14, 2023
Somali Minnesotans rally at State Capitol to raise awareness of conflict in homeland
Somali Minnesotans gather at the State Capitol to support Khaatumo residents fighting against Somaliland rule. (Isa Lopez/BLCK Press)...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Feb 6, 2023
MN Senate to take action on “Restore the Vote” Bill
The Minnesota Senate is expected to vote this week on a bill that would restore the voting rights of over 50,000 ex-felons. The “Restore...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Feb 2, 2023
“This is the pain of a mother.” One year since Amir Locke’s death
Amir Locke's Uncle Andrew Tyler speaks at the Minnesota Capitol a year after his nephew's death. (Elijah Todd-Walden/BLCK Press) A year...
CBJ Staff
Jan 31, 2023
Minnesota House passes Driver’s Licenses for All bill
Speakers at the Minnesota Capitol after the "Driver's License for All" bill is passed by the House of Representatives (Isavela Lopez/BLCK...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Jan 28, 2023
Minneapolis Activists call for reform with release of Tyre Nichols footage
Americans are reacting to the release of graphic body cam footage showing the killing of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police in Memphis. State...
Elijah Todd-Walden
Jan 20, 2023
“Restore the Vote” bill passes first committee vote
Rep. Cedrick Frazier testifies in favor of the "Restore the Vote" bill (Youtube/MNHouseInfo) A bill that would allow felons to vote after...
Chioma Uwagwu
Jan 19, 2023
Minnesota nurses develop a disposable hijab for Muslim health care workers
The founders of Mawadda, respiratory therapists Yasmin Samatar and Firaoli Adam, are first-generation Black Muslim women with years of...
Jasmine McBride
Jan 15, 2023
“Until We Are All Free” gives the formerly incarcerated a seat at the table
The non-profit Until We Are All Free creates space for the incarcerated to find community, opportunities, and their voice. Founder Kevin...
Georgia Fort
May 25, 2022
Minneapolis City Staff Call-out "Racist, Toxic, Workplace"
Minneapolis, MN - On Tuesday, May 24, Minneapolis City staff will speak publicly for the first time since releasing a letter of demands...
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