A community effort meant to curb incidents of violence against Asian Americans in New York is undergoing some changes - but it will still be around. The "SafeWalks" program was devised to help Asian Americans remain safe walking in their communities after anti-Asian hate crimes rose during the pandemic. In 2021, 140 such crimes were reported, the highest rate since reporting began. .
The Alliance for Historic Wyoming is hosting its next "Unbarred" tour on Aug. 5, featuring historic agricultural buildings in Sheridan County. Kristin Campbell, chair of the Sheridan County Historic Preservation Commission, said it is a rare opportunity to peek inside places usually not open to the public. .
Omaha s Tri-Faith Initiative, the only faith community of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, started with a conversation and is now the worship home for members of Jewish, Muslim and Christian religions. It began when leaders from Omaha s Jewish and Muslim faiths discovered they shared the common "logistical needs" of parking and land for growth. After many "honest conversations" and a lot of planning, the nonreligious nonprofit Tri-Faith Initiative was formed. .
In recent years, the Minnesota state flag has come under scrutiny for its depiction of Native Americans, and now, a Legislative proposal would set up a process for a redesign. This week, the Minnesota House advanced an omnibus bill including the creation of a State Emblems Redesign Commission, which would be tasked with leading the effort and having a new flag adopted by mid-May of next year. Rep. .
As Buffalo marked one week since the shooting of 10 Black people with somber moments of silence a Rockville church prayed for racial healing nationwide.