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Hmong disability advocate connects inclusivity and accessibility
This story comes to you from MPR News through a partnership with Sahan Journal. In celebration of Disability Pride Month, throughout July MPR News is featuring stories about Minnesotans with disabilities who are making an impact. See more at mprnews.org/changemakers. Mai Thor is a Hmong woman and refugee from Laos...
Opinion: ‘Postponing’ Palestinian doctor’s talk was a missed opportunity at HCMC
Fighting for equity, human life, and freedom of speech is what leaders take risks to do. Health care leaders must do better at this painful moment. The post Opinion: ‘Postponing’ Palestinian doctor’s talk was a missed opportunity at HCMC appeared first on Sahan Journal.
As ICWA-for-all bills gain traction, some states raise cost, legal questions
This article is being co-published with The Imprint, a national nonprofit news outlet covering child welfare and youth justice. Legislation that met resounding approval from Minnesota lawmakers in May represents a significant departure from typical child welfare practice. The state’s African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act pledges stepped-up measures to better ensure that nearly all children in foster care remain with their families following CPS investigations.
Minnesota’s new Murdered and Missing Black Women and Girls Office could serve as model for country
Some members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation are urging President Joe Biden to create a national office that mirrors the state’s efforts. The post Minnesota’s new Murdered and Missing Black Women and Girls Office could serve as model for country appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Lino Lakes City Council pauses Muslim-focused housing development amid public pushback
Several Lino Lakes residents say they’re concerned the project could overwhelm the water supply, increase traffic and harm the environment. Project supporters say the criticisms are steeped in Islamophobia. The post Lino Lakes City Council pauses Muslim-focused housing development amid public pushback appeared first on Sahan Journal.
We analyzed 240,000 death records to learn who’s dying from opioid overdoses in Minnesota.
Public health reports haven’t shown the full toll of opioid deaths on people of color, masking huge disparities for Native Americans and Somalis. Here’s how we used data to reveal a more accurate picture. The post We analyzed 240,000 death records to learn who’s dying from opioid overdoses in Minnesota. appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Overlooked: Who suffers the most from the opioid epidemic in Minnesota?
A lack of public health data has masked huge racial disparities in overdose deaths from fentanyl and other opioids. For the first time, Sahan Journal examined more than 240,000 death records to get a clear and startling picture of the epidemic’s toll. The post Overlooked: Who suffers the most from the opioid epidemic in Minnesota? appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Mexican photographer Xavier Tavera places immigrant experience at forefront of American history
Other events this weekend include an exhibit in White Bear Lake celebrating Black motherhood, and the Taste of Minnesota’s two-day festival featuring local flavors, music and art in downtown Minneapolis. The post Mexican photographer Xavier Tavera places immigrant experience at forefront of American history appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Dragon Festival returns to Lake Phalen after four-year hiatus
The St. Paul festival, known for its dragon boat races, will return on July 13 with food trucks, a beer garden, and a cornhole competition. The post Dragon Festival returns to Lake Phalen after four-year hiatus appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Brothers plead not guilty to bribing juror in Feeding Our Future trial, remain jailed due to flight and safety risks
Said Farah and Abdulkarim Farah pleaded not guilty and were ordered to remain in jail. The hearing for a third brother, Abdiaziz Farah, who also remains in custody, was postponed until next week. The post Brothers plead not guilty to bribing juror in Feeding Our Future trial, remain jailed due to flight and safety risks appeared first on Sahan Journal.
An earthquake brought Djenane Saint Juste to Minnesota where she’s built a life teaching Haitian dance
The founder of local arts group Afoutayi empowers Minnesota’s Haitian community to reconnect with their roots through music, dance, and cultural education. The post An earthquake brought Djenane Saint Juste to Minnesota where she’s built a life teaching Haitian dance appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Developer will push ahead with Muslim-centric community in Lino Lakes, despite backlash
Plans for Madinah Lakes, which would include housing, a mosque and businesses, have drawn pushback from city residents. Backers of the project say some of it has been Islamophobic. The post Developer will push ahead with Muslim-centric community in Lino Lakes, despite backlash appeared first on Sahan Journal.
St. Paul metal foundry continues fight with state after failing to reach agreement on reducing pollution
Northern Iron and Machine and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will argue their case in court after mediation could not resolve conflict over emissions. The post St. Paul metal foundry continues fight with state after failing to reach agreement on reducing pollution appeared first on Sahan Journal.
One of St. Paul’s oldest Hmong cultural centers celebrates expansion, looks to future
After securing more than $450,000 in grants, the Hmong Cultural Center Museum has doubled its exhibit space. The post One of St. Paul’s oldest Hmong cultural centers celebrates expansion, looks to future appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Can you fix it? Yes, you can. Minnesota’s Right to Repair bill is now in effect.
The new law requires manufacturers of consumer electronics and other goods to provide replacement parts, tools and instructions so items can be repaired in order to reduce waste and costs. The post Can you fix it? Yes, you can. Minnesota’s Right to Repair bill is now in effect. appeared first on Sahan Journal.
As COVID funds dry up, can the music at a St. Paul magnet school continue?
The district faced a $100 million shortfall and had to make painful choices — but its cuts to elementary music programming caused the most pushback from parents. The post As COVID funds dry up, can the music at a St. Paul magnet school continue? appeared first on Sahan Journal.
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