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Statement of Our Mourning and Our Resolve: Moving forward after the memorial service for George Floyd
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CLA faculty creating new knowledge and in the process bring depth and meaning to the lives of countless others.
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“I encourage everyone to focus on what you can control because you really can do anything you set your mind to."
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American studies Professor Martin Manalansan discusses a topic that requires only our senses: food.
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“I would encourage students of color that are looking to break into [government] to know that their voices matter."
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University senate votes to require racial justice courses for undergrads
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College instructors question why they aren't being prioritized for vaccines
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The Past in the Present Tense
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Bringing the “nice” into healthcare
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Liberal Arts Expertise Around Issues of Race, Justice, Dignity, and Respect
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Black History Month Reflections
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Podcast carries stories of incarcerated Japanese Americans through symbolic objects
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Study by UMN researcher finds discrimination can lead to anxiety disorders
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Art exhibit celebrates 50 years of Chicano and Latino studies at U of M
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Indigenous Fashion Is More Than Tradition
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The insurrection at the Capitol challenged how US media frames unrest and shapes public opinion
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4 No-Fail Diet Resolutions