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The University of Minnesota’s 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute concert moves online this year and honors the legacy of John Lewis. Featuring music from spirituals to pop, the event on Jan. 17, hosted by VocalEssence’s G. Phillip Shoultz III is a fitting tribute to the civil right leader’s legacy. Learn more on Classical MPR now.
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On Saturday, Jan. 23, The Current is hosting round five of Sounds Like Home. It’s another burst of virtual performances celebrating Minnesota musicians. Join an incredible lineup of local musicians and Andrea Swensson from The Current as we meet up on the internet for a virtual festival. Great music lives here, and you can still enjoy it live on The Current’s YouTube channel or Facebook page!
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday rejected a Democratic attempt to swiftly call the Senate into emergency session to hold an impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, all but assuring that those proceedings won't occur until after Trump leaves office.
The leader of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe praised her community on Tuesday for showing resilience during what she called “one of the darkest times in modern history.”
Law enforcement and elected officials have implemented several security changes ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's swearing-in on Jan. 20. - FBI warns Nationwide armed protests planned for next week - Minnesota National Guard members requested For Biden inauguration
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What is it about Angela Davis the civil rights leader, feminist, scholar and prison abolition advocate that’s earned her respect all those years? MPR News Host Angela Davis talked to her about the latest turmoil in Washington, D.C., and why she still has hope America will see a more equitable society.
The full extent of the assault on the U.S. Capitol is coming into sharper focus, with scenes of violence so vast they are difficult to grasp. New videos and witness accounts reveal the sinister nature of the assault. And they point to the crowd as a force determined to occupy the inner sanctums of Congress and hunt down leaders. - Records show Fervent Trump fans fueled U.S. Capitol takeover - Scrutinizing videos and photos How online sleuths identified rioters at the Capitol