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Babies are like little scientists. They come into the world with a natural ability to notice patterns and form connections. By the time a child is two years old, research shows that they are already noticing racial differences. Dr. Charisse Pickron is an assistant professor and director of the Child Brain and Perception Lab at the University of Minnesota’s Institute of Child Development. She investigates how babies and toddlers start to learn about race, including why humans may have evolved to prefer the faces of people who look like them. Her research illuminates how parents and caregivers can widen our circles of connection and disrupt what she calls a “long trajectory of bias.” Listen and subscribe to Early Risers: A Podcast from Little Moments Count and MPR.
Our wonderfully gifted host of The Slowdown and poet Ada Limón was appointed as the 24th U.S. Poet Laureate by the Librarian of Congress. The team at APM Studios congratulates Ada, and we all at American Public Media Group | Minnesota Public Radio are extremely proud to be a part of her journey and story. Ada will continue her host duties on “The Slowdown” until the end of the current season, with her last episode airing on October 31. MPR News: Ada Limón named new U.S. poet laureate
Anthony Brutus Cassius broke ground in Minneapolis in the 1940s as a labor organizer and then as the first Black man to get a liquor license in the city. His aim was to create safe social spaces for Black people. Eighty years later, Mecca Bos explores his legacy.
“I really don’t know why you did what you did. But to put your knee on another person’s neck until they’re deceased is wrong,” Judge Paul Magnuson told Chauvin during Thursday’s hearing. “And for that you must be substantially punished.” - December 2021 Ex-cop Chauvin pleads guilty in federal civil rights case - 🎧 In Front of Our Eyes Chauvin's guilty verdict and the work to be done - 🎧 In Focus: A trial and Minnesota’s search for equity and healing - 🎧 In Front of Our Eyes George Floyd’s life and death
Leila Mottley was just 17 when she began writing what is already one of the breakout novels of the summer. “Nightcrawling” explores police corruption, patriarchy, poverty and what it means to young Black women who are often expected to carry it all.
After a 2-year hiatus, the Current’s annual free Rock the Cradle event for kids and their grownups to explore music, art and culture returns Sunday, July 10, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children’s Theatre Company. Sunday, July 10, 2022 11:00 AM Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children's Theatre Company campus 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis 55404
American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger and activist Nina Simone found her calling in jazz after a career as a classical pianist was halted before her eyes. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
After a 2-year hiatus, The Current’s annual free Rock the Cradle event for kids and their grownups to explore music, art and culture returns Sunday, July 10, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children’s Theatre Company. Enjoy favorites such as the Kids’ Disco, YourClassical Story Time, live music from Siama’s Congo Roots, McNasty Brass Band, and St Paul School of Rock Youth Road Crew and Eden Prairie School of Rock All Star Tour Band, DJ sets from Lazerbeak and DJ Chamun and pop-up performances from the team at Brains On! Rock the Cradle is perfect for kids up to age 8. Sunday, July 10, 2022 11:00 AM Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children's Theatre Company campus Indoors/outdoors event options RSVP and get the full schedule of events
Six years after her son Philando Castile was killed by a police officer, Valerie Castile says she’s encouraged by how a younger generation is speaking out for social justice. - Full coverage The death of Philando Castile and the trial of Jeronimo Yanez - ChangeMakers Valerie and Allysza Castile, carrying on Philando's spirit