Counter Stories
Representatives from Minnesota's Latinx, African American, Native American, and Hmong communities will come together to discuss race, identity, social justice, and culture, in a region grappling with demographic change. The group will produce 58-minute shows that the radio stations can air as one-hour or two half-hour shows. The shows will also be made available as podcasts.
$1,775,000 the first year and $1,700,00 the second year are to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 129D.19.Of this amount, $75,000 the first year is for the Veterans' Voices program to educate and engage communities regarding veterans' contributions, knowledge, skills and experiences with an emphasis on Korean War veterans.
This project will result in an increase in locally and Minnesota-focused content produced by public radio. Minnesotans will have a better understanding of the culture and history of Minnesota's BIPOC communities. More Minnesotans of all ages, ethnicities and incomes will have increased access to Minnesota history.
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