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Diverse Radio for Minnesota's Communities
Cohost Anthony Galloway recently traveled to Israel and Palestine with a group of religious leaders, artists and educators. Duluth-based Indigenous artist Moira Villiard, who was among the group, joins the crew this week. They share their experience with the complex political issues in the area, what surprised them most, and what they took away from … [Read Transcript...]
On this special episode, Hlee Lee is joined by three strong women making change in community. The group discuss what it’s like to a proud woman of color, identity crises, and how there’s still a lot of work to be done for justice. Guests: Beverly Bushyhead, Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute Deanna Reder, Dabinoo’lgan Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter
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The last few years have been hard on everyone, especially our young people. The loss off connection to community may be a part of why we’ve seen so much violence among young people as of late. How do we, as adults, learn the new rhythm of young people to understand a community code? How can … [Read Transcript...]
Minnesota’s Hmong population lost a Secret War Veteran this month after Saint Paul Police shot and killed him in his apartment complex. The man, Yia Xiong, who only spoke Hmong and was hard of hearing, died when he did not respond to commands made by police. The crew finds themselves, yet again, talking about the unnecessary loss of a BIPOC person at the hands of the police, and are joined by community organizer Marsha Allen as the community continues to demand answers and action. Guest: Marsha Allen, Justice for Yia Xiong [Read Transcript...]
