The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place for nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday's outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. - FAQ What Minnesota and neighboring states could do if Roe is overturned - Future beyond Roe Minnesota abortion providers prep, press ahead
Million Bazillion from Marketplace is back for a new season! The podcast about money for kids and their families is hosted by Bridget Bodnar and Ryan Perez. The first episode of season 3 answers the question: What is a credit card, and how does it work?
State officials say children as young as 6 months old can start vaccinations against COVID-19 as early as this week, after federal officials gave their long-awaited approval for the shots. - Anxious about shots? 5 tips for 'ouchless' injections - Earlier CDC clears the way for vaccinations for children 6 months to 5 years old - Minnesota Vaccine finder
Income inequality is deepening in America. Economic gains in recent decades have been unevenly dispersed, with the vast majority of the wealth going to those already on top. Part of that discrepancy is rooted in the inability to buy property. Owning your own home is a key part of building wealth in the U.S., thanks to federal tax policy. But for many people of color, the door to home ownership has long been closed. In fact, Minnesota has one of the largest racial homeownership gaps in the country. Why is this, and what can be done to narrow the gap and set families of color on the road to solid housing and wealth creation? Join MPR News host Angela Davis at noon on Wednesday, June 29, for “In Focus: How housing can shrink the racial wealth gap,” a free virtual discussion that tackles the racial wealth gap in Minnesota with panelists from across the state.
This Juneteenth YourClassical commemorates the holiday with two contrasting and powerful segments — Remembrance and Celebration. Remembrance is about the past and represents the struggle of Black Americans in fighting for where we are today. Celebration is filled with the joy and jubilee felt in the presence of positive change happening now and in the future. Listen now to this one-hour special that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved black Americans, with hosts Steve Staruch and Jeffrey Yelverton.
It’s hard to get into farming if you are starting from scratch. Now, just south of the Twin Cities, a nonprofit is helping a group of new farmers grow food to support their communities and families, while also giving the environment a helping hand. - Working to reconnect to land Minnesota's Black farmers - Gas prices and inflation Taking a toll on state's small farms - ⭐More from North Star Journey
Today, The Current launches Carbon Sound. The new music stream, website, and app is dedicated to celebrating Black musical expression across genres — including hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats, funk, and electronica. Carbon Sound can be found at carbonsound.fm and on Carbon Sound’s new app, which can be found in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.+ The project is funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and has been developed in partnership with Minneapolis community broadcasting station KMOJ’s HD2 station, 89.9 The Ice. The team behind Carbon Sound is content director Julian Green; the voice of Carbon Sound, Sanni Brown; and community engagement specialist Andre Griffin. Other stations launching in this new format include Radio Milwaukee and WJSU-FM in Jackson, Mississippi. - The Current: Carbon Sound is a new stream celebrating Black musical expression - MPR Press Release: Carbon Sound Launches; The Urban Alternative Project funded by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting hits digital airwaves today
The Current announced a new program director, associate producer and promotion of assistant program director. Lindsay Kimball has accepted a position to serve as the noncommercial all-music station’s new program director. Kimball will work closely with Jesse Wiza, who was promoted from interim to assistant program director in April. Additionally, The Current has hired Rachel Frances as associate producer for The Morning Show. MPR: Press Release The Current announces new programming staff members
St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood still embodies the values of a community torn asunder by the construction of I-94. In this first episode MPR News looks at how the Rondo neighborhood keeps going and helped make the city's first Black mayor, Melvin Carter III, who followed the “family business” of community service all the way to City Hall. Untangled Roots was made possible in part with funds from the Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, NPR One or wherever you listen to podcasts. - Ep. 2 'Such a rich community'
After a two-year hiatus, Rock the Garden returned to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden on Saturday, June 11. Sunshine greeted festivalgoers for a day of live music on two outdoor stages. Find photos and more on thecurrent.org!