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Fostering Resilience Grant Round
The Fund for Safe Communities is now accepting applications for grants that foster resilience. We will support programs and activities that offer prevention, intervention, restoration, and resilience-oriented services to people in Minneapolis, with a focus on youth and young adults.
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Understanding the Landscape of Criminal Convictions
The Minneapolis Foundation supported a newly released study from the University of Minnesota's Robina Institute of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice that covers the multifaceted consequences of a criminal conviction in Minnesota, including the financial obligations that come post-conviction.
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Harvard releases Minneapolis public safety report
Harvard University researchers released a report recommending ways Minneapolis should handle public safety. The study was funded in part by the Minneapolis Foundation and was done in response to calls for change following George Floyd's murder.
We are committed to dismantling the pervasive racial inequities of our society’s criminal legal system. Explore the ways we are pursuing justice, equity, and healing.
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Drew Evans
Drew Evans is the Superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). Drew and Chanda talk about the BCA’s role in the criminal justice system and the laws and circumstances that can prevent justice.
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American Prison
Investigative reporter Shane Bauer took a $9-an-hour job as a prison guard as part of his research for this book, a searing indictment of the for-profit prison system.
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Ibram X. Kendi
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi is an award-winning author and anti-racist scholar. Chanda and Dr. Kendi connected to talk about the importance of anti-racist education and the struggles of reimagining public safety.
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Scott Hagan
As President of North Central University in Minneapolis, Scott Hagan found himself propelled into the national spotlight last year when the university was asked to host George Floyd’s memorial.
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Eddie Glaude Jr.
As a scholar and author, Eddie Glaude Jr. writes about the complexities of race and the American experience. Chanda and Eddie connected to talk about the intersection of greed and racism and how to prevent burnout while working toward justice.
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The Stark Truth We Face
We have stood at this point before in our history; when we could have moved boldly to a better place, but didn’t do enough to challenge those pushing the lie of victimhood, pointing fingers at others instead of looking in the mirror to face complex truths.
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Michael Vick
Michael Vick’s career has gone through a tremendous rise, fall, and redemption. Today, the former NFL quarterback works hard to show up for his community. Chanda and Michael talk about the actions he’s taking to strengthen prison reform and youth development.
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Free Meek
Tracking Meek Mill’s journey from chart-topping rapper to figurehead for criminal justice reform, this docuseries explores the legal saga that began with his 2007 arrest. Meek’s story makes a powerful case for change, exploring allegations of police corruption, a broken probation system, and more.
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Napheesa Collier and Cheryl Reeve
Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve and player Napheesa Collier sat down with Chanda to talk about how they weave social justice into their games, how they approach making meaningful change, and why it’s important to speak up for those who don’t have a platform.
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Established in 2018, the Fund for Safe Communities supports meaningful actions to address and prevent violence, promote healing, and address systemic inequities. This fund emphasizes the importance of work led by young people and is advised by emerging leaders who have been personally affected by gun violence.
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