Tornado clean-up in North Minneapolis

Volunteers organized through Urban Homeworks, Sanctuary CDC and Minneapolis Council of Churches gathered at Cross Connections. John, one of the leaders, gave instructions: “Law enforcement is running the effort. We’re under them. Be respectful. Construction debris and rubbish goes to the alley, landscape debris gets cut up and left in front. Most of us live right here, we can carry information to families trying to find shelter …. Don’t cross barricades. Today will be a lot of periphery cleanup where it’s safe.”

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THEATER | “Oedipus el Rey” illuminates a dreary fate

According to a report by the the Annie E. Casey Foundation, youth of color represent 41 percent of the overall U.S. youth population, but more than two-thirds of those who are detained in juvenile detention. The report states that in 2003, youth of color were detained at rates higher than white youth in 48 out of the 50 states and in the District of Columbia. The rate has doubled over the past two decades.

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