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Tag: Race

Who are you?

Michael OlsonMichael Olson February 1, 2011, 6:09 PM Feb 1, 2011
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We posed the question to sources in our Public Insight Network, on Facebook and online: Who are you? The responses we received offer a fascinating glimpse into how we see ourselves today.

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The Arizona shooting

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 8, 2011, 7:42 PM Jan 8, 2011
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The latest information about the attack on an Arizona congresswoman and her staff.

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Racial cartography of the Twin Cities

dgaraets September 22, 2010, 2:22 PM Sep 22, 2010

Inspired by a map of Chicago’s racial divides, Flickr user Eric Fischer created maps of more than 90 U.S. cities, including Minneapolis and St. Paul.

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Studying Fargo

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 8, 2010, 2:01 PM Jul 8, 2010
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Jen Erickson, a University of Oregon anthropology doctoral student, didn’t need to return to Bosnia to find the perfect place to study the culture. She only had to go to Fargo.

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Can Obama afford to be angry?

Bob CollinsBob Collins June 8, 2010, 3:27 PM Jun 8, 2010
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African American commentators today paused when President Obama flashed some anger over the BP oil spill.

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Racism in the anti-tax crowd

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 9, 2010, 7:43 AM May 9, 2010
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A photograph in Sunday’s Star Tribune revealed an obviously racist message that muted any fiscal message an anti-tax rally wanted to deliver.

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How we talk about race

Bob CollinsBob Collins May 7, 2010, 10:59 AM May 7, 2010

MPR’s Michael Caputo is holding a forum on how we talk about racial issues. It’s part of a continuing Friday series on the issue. Join in.

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Race and the tea party movement

Bob CollinsBob Collins April 14, 2010, 12:03 PM Apr 14, 2010
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Judging from the crowds at its rally, the tea party does not appeal to non-whites. Can it be a national movement without creating a racial divide?

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Edith Morgan’s history lesson

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 31, 2010, 1:44 PM Mar 31, 2010

The Massachusetts woman is in the state this week to talk about her experience escaping from the Nazis and emigrating to the United States, drawing parallels with today’s immigrants.

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The state of black America

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 12, 2010, 12:01 PM Jan 12, 2010
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A new survey illuminates the differences between how white and black America view things.

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An affirmative action deception?

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 9, 2010, 9:24 AM Jan 9, 2010
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A rule to increase the number of African American coaches in the NFL has trivialized some of them in the process.

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When does race matter?

Bob CollinsBob Collins December 14, 2009, 1:50 PM Dec 14, 2009
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Is it time for more black Santas?

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Wangster Day exposes some racial divisions in Red Wing

Bob CollinsBob Collins October 20, 2009, 12:06 PM Oct 20, 2009
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The school board declines a request to send letters to parents over an incident.

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A descendant of slavery, in a House it helped build

Than Tibbetts October 8, 2009, 10:11 AM Oct 8, 2009

As a newspaper traces Michelle Obama’s roots from slavery to the White House, what does it matter to a nation that can still struggles with race?

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Black and white at the Supreme Court

Bob CollinsBob Collins June 29, 2009, 11:39 AM Jun 29, 2009
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A Supreme Court decision reignites the Affirmative Action debate.

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