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Photo Essay: Pandemic Senior Year
For students across the U.S., senior year is often the highlight of high school. One last year to study hard. One last year to put… Read More
Alumni Update: Celebrating Different Viewpoints
As a young girl, Hlee Lee-Kron struggled with being confident and outgoing in her Hmong community, going against the grain of her culture’s customs, which expected women… Read More
Alumni Update: Stories Build Community
As a young girl, Hlee Lee-Kron was labeled the “loud Hmong girl.” Lee-Kron grew up in a socially conservative community, where most women were expected to remain… Read More
Rebuilding North Minneapolis
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, Felicia Perry and Sarah Clyne found themselves standing on West Broadway Avenue, clearing rubble with brooms and latex… Read More
Focus on Community in Floyd Aftermath
At the start of March 2020, two nonprofit organizations had a combined $500,000 to help 117 North Minneapolis businesses struggling to stay open during the… Read More
Penumbra’s Racial Healing Work Intensifies
Shortly after being hired as Penumbra Theatre’s marketing manager, Tiffany Johnson went to see “For Colored Girls” by Ntozake Shange at the theater. As she… Read More
Penumbra Educates Through Racial Healing
George Floyd’s death in May 2020 set off a national racial reckoning. The heartbreak of Floyd’s death brought about public displays of heartbreak and anger… Read More
Somali Writer Helps Youth Share Stories
When was the last time you read a book about the Somali experience in the U.S.? Due to the lack of books written about this… Read More
Joined Hands Are Stronger
“Crossroads: An Anthology of Resilience and Hope by Young Somali Writers” is a book edited by Marian Hassan, featuring stories from young Somali Minnesotans. The… Read More
Bold Dreams for Advocacy, Systemic Change
A recent addition to the University of St. Thomas, the Morrison Family College of Health aims to educate health providers to address the wellness of the whole… Read More
Hang: Big Plans for Health College
For Dr. MayKao Hang, the founding dean of St. Thomas’ new Morrison Family College of Health, creating bold programs to end disparities in healthcare isn’t simply a… Read More
Thanks, Youthprise, for Unemployment Benefits
Kumon of Blaine, the tutoring center where I worked, switched to an online model in March 2020. The result? My layoff, which I had feared… Read More
Fighting ‘Uncivil Wars’
On Jan. 6, the American people gathered around their televisions and witnessed an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Some watched in horror while others rejoiced… Read More
Alumni, Community Keep YLI Strong
In 2020, dozens of nonprofit agencies were forced to shut their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its financial consequences. As of February, many remain… Read More
YLI Community Forges Its Own Future
At the peak of the pandemic, an innovative youth leadership program was dropped by its sponsor. Now the former executive director and alumni are fighting to keep… Read More
