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Home > Archives for African-American

African-American

September 23, 2025
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St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church

From humble prayer meetings in their home, Paul and Mattie Brown helped birth one of Minnesota’s oldest Black churches. Despite setbacks and exclusion, the congregation built St. James AME in Minneapolis – leaving a lasting symbol of faith and freedom [Read Transcript...]

June 24, 2025
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Tilsenbilt Homes

From 1954 to 1957, Archie Givens, Sr., a black architect, and Edward Tilsen, a
home builder and Jewish immigrant, combined their talents and energies to create the first privately developed integrated housing project in Minneapolis. [Read Transcript...]

May 27, 2025
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The Fifth Anniversary of the Murder of George Floyd Renews Calls for Racial Healing, Justice, and Equity

In today's stories, new civilian oversight for the Minneapolis Police Department. The fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd renews calls for racial healing, justice, and equity. [Read Transcript...]

May 22, 2025
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Business Owners Still Feel an Impact 5 Years After George Floyd’s Murder

In today's segment, how Brooklyn Center is reshaping its approach to public safety. Business owners talk about the impact George Floyd's murder is still having today. And, new career programs that will help get students into the workforce faster. [Read Transcript...]

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