🌞GOOD MORNING STATE FAIRRR🌞 out here all day with Ben Hovland (see: guy in background) what should we do? anything you’re wondering about for this year’s fair?

“What I loved about Mukhtar’s vision is he wanted to create a media outlet that would actively work to serve a wide swath of immigrants and help them find their footing here more meaningfully,” said Duchesne Drew. We're thrilled to award Sahan Journal with our Rising Star award.

So proud of and grateful for Michelle Singletary, honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the #LoebAwards

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Join me and MPR News Host Angela Davis (aka Mrs. Drew) for a tour of South Africa in January. We'll check out Cape Town, tour the world-famous wine region and visit Nelson Mandela’s home and Robben Island. Includes open-jeep safari drives.Learn more at mpr.org/travel .

A few weeks ago, Catharine Richert and I realized we were both working on the same story. She was seeing it play out in Rochester. I was trying to get a handle on what has happening across the state and nation. So we decided to team up:

Find out where candidates stand on key issues this election. Our reporters have voter guides for the most prominent races. Share them with people in your community in English, Spanish, Somali and Hmong. mprnews.org/election#voter…

Just exercised my franchise!

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On this Early Risers #podcast episode, award-winning historian @DrIbram , known for his books on #antiracism, and also a #childrensbook #author discusses using #books to teach children about cultivating love as a tool for #resistance Listen here: bit.ly/3VFqPtz

I'm grateful to The Root be included on a list of such incredible, inspiring Black Americans. linkedin.com/posts/activity…

Follow Angela Davis's travel to South Africa! Peek ahead at the itinerary: publicradiocustomtravel.org/trips/southafr…

Are you ready to revolutionize the future of media? The Next Challenge is looking for groundbreaking for-profit and nonprofit startups that will reinvent media in the coming decade. #NextChallengeMedia thenextchallenge.com

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When Black Men Bond theroot.com/when-black-men…

Black Leaders: Duchesne Drew, Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media Group bizjournals.com/twincities/new… via @mspbjnews

Raising an anti-racist child starts with intentional parenting. Here are three tips to help.

Congratulations to the MPR News with Angela Davis team! Host Angela Davis, producer Maja Beckstrom and associate producer Samantha Matsumoto's work has been recognized with a Gracie award. Please join us in congratulating the team! mpr.org/stories/2023/0… ie-award

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