Race/Ethnicity

Cousin #2: Escape and rebuilding a life

Hispanic Fanatic — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:20:42 -0600

by Daniel Cubias • 11/20/08 • The emerald hue of his eyes is freakishly rare, especially for a Latino. Our grandmother teased him when he was a child, saying that he had stolen the eyes of the cat.

He is no good at hiding his emotions, so surprise or happiness or annoyance all dance on his brow whenever they want attention.

Hajj Pilgrims: Know Your Rights, Responsibilities as Airline Passengers

Engage Minnesota — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:17:18 -0600

by Asma Lori Saroya, 11/20/08 • A Muslim family was detained at the MSP airport on their way home from a week-long vacation in Europe. They were told the search was “random” although others who were also detained were either of South Asian or Arab descent.

A young Muslim woman was detained as she entered the United States with her husband after their honeymoon.

The Swedish experience

Arts Orbit — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:13:51 -0600

by Jay Gabler , TC Daily Planet • 11/22/08 • Studying in Australia for a few months in the mid-90s, I was party to any number of earnest conversations about “the true spirit of Australia” and the frustrations of being reduced, in the global imagination, to a kangaroo, a boomerang, and Paul Hogan.

VISUAL ARTS | MIA show opens Minnesotan minds to the many dimensions of India

Kara Nesvig — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:04:42 -0600

VOICES | A Somali Perspective: Brian Coyle Center Controversy

Wali Hassan — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:28:11 -0600

Phyllis Wheatley Center forms partnerships to close gap in North Minneapolis

Lauretta Dawalo Towns — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:19:19 -0600

VOICES | Idiot America: Fight anti-intellectualism, uphold value of education

Ralph Remington — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:33:49 -0600

Red Lake has a knack for mattering in recount-tight races

Chris Steller — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:20:20 -0600