White people who want to help should take small steps — but take them right now
There are many ways to combat systemic racism. This is my advice.
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REAL TALK – Youth Panel Talks about Racism and the ‘Rona
This Real Talk features a panel of youth who share their perspectives on racism and the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd. They talk about how they are coping with COVID-19 and how it is impacting their personal lives. Finally, led by Lissa Jones, Host of KMOJ’s Urban Agenda, they share their ideas for […]
ULTC Press Statement: Local and Nationwide Protests in Wake of Police Killing of George Floyd – What Must Be Done
We applaud and defend lawful protest, which is our constitutional right. Demands for justice, accountability and change should be expected and welcome, even when those expressions are angry, urgent and disruptive. Calls for peace are hollow in the face of unaddressed injustice.
Urban League Asks the Governor to Dig Deeper into the Racial Demographics of COVID-19 in Minnesota
ULTC President and CEO Steven Belton, in a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, called on the state to provide a comprehensive and accurate assessment of COVID-19’s impact on African Americans in order to limit the duration and severity of this pandemic. Read Belton’s letter here.