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Edwidge Danticat: ‘We Have Rights’
Tag Archives: Culture
Service learning projects give students chance to understand issues, offer solutions
At Roseville Area High School, there is a small room that looks like a mini Target When you walk in, to the right you will… Read More
Trip to Colombia to help poor families an eye-opener for local teens
Last November, Evelyn Vazquez took a one-week missionary trip to Colombia and was struck by the sight of homeless children and broken down homes without… Read More
Conversations about race can be uncomfortable, but necessary: Metro-area school takes steps toward understanding
In 2015 at an Applebee’s restaurant near my house in Andover, a Somali woman wearing a hijab and speaking Swahili was assaulted by another customer… Read More
What I learned from watching American movies in Myanmar: High school struggles in film are different in reality
“Mean Girls.” “High School Musical.” “10 Things I Hate About You.” More than a decade ago back in Myanmar, I was sitting on the couch… Read More
Studying identity, culture in school: Robbinsdale Armstrong, Cooper debut ethnic studies classes
Robbinsdale Armstrong and Cooper high schools are debuting a new ethnic studies class this school year. School officials say students have wanted the course to… Read More
The show must go on: An inside look as St. Paul Johnson cast rehearses multiple roles in Shakespeare tribute
Editor’s Note: This story was reported in September, before the school performed the play. At St. Paul Johnson, five students will act out every character… Read More
New hot pot spot: Restaurant brings Chinese culture to Dinkytown, one bowl of soup at a time
Stepping into Le Pot Chinese Hotpot on a weekday afternoon, modern Chinese music plays from a sound system in the ceiling. Behind the register, traditional… Read More
Lake Calhoun or Bde Maka Ska?: The Twin Cities has its own name restoration debate
One of the most popular lakes in the Twin Cities has two names. Lake Calhoun in southwest Minneapolis was named after John C. Calhoun, who… Read More
Taking on fake news: Local experts warn news consumers to be more skeptical
President Barack Obama signs executive order banning the Pledge of Allegiance. Pope Francis shocks the world, endorses Donald Trump for President. FBI agent suspected in… Read More
The LGBT history debate: Local students, educators, others weigh in on California measure to teach classes in schools
Students in California public schools will soon be taught LGBT history statewide for the first time. Some students, educators and parents in other states –… Read More
Protest hits home: Ethiopian runner’s gesture at 2016 Olympics resonates with Minnesotans
Ethiopian runner Feyisa Lilesa caught the world’s attention when he crossed the finish line in the 2016 Olympics marathon in Rio last summer with his… Read More
Q-and-A with St. Cloud Police Chief William Blair Anderson: City’s first black police chief talks aftermath of mall stabbing
St. Cloud Police Chief William Blair Anderson is no stranger to racial tension. He has lived it. Anderson’s South St. Paul home was firebombed in… Read More
A push for ethnic studies: Students and educators see benefits of classes in schools
During her multicultural class at Champlin Park High School, Amari Graham has learned about African-American history and has presented on southern United States culture in… Read More
Designing the ‘Maxfield Times’: Bethel journalism students to create newspaper for St. Paul elementary
Fourth- and fifth-grade students at Saint Paul’s Maxfield Elementary School will soon be featured in their own newspaper, thanks largely to the hard work of… Read More
Why I joined a high school walkout
AS I WALKED slowly into the hall after the second-hour bell at Minneapolis Southwest High School in January, I thought to myself, “I’ve never done… Read More
