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The Black Minnesotans Making History series started during Black History Month last year as a way to feature individuals who work for positive change in their communities. Considering all that has happened in Minneapolis since then, panel discussions felt more appropriate this year.
This week, the focus is on law. Reporter Kiya Edwards spoke with Cortney Bivens, a paralegal with the U.S. Attorney s Office ― District of Minnesota, Justice Sikakane Sr., co-founder of Dads After Divorce, and Dr. Artika Tyner, founding director of the Center on Race, Leadership and Social Justice at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.
Every Monday on Sunrise, we re getting to know some of the Black Minnesotans making history today. Author: Kiya Edwards Updated: 7:05 AM CST February 8, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS The Black Minnesotans Making History series started during Black History Month last year as a way to feature individuals who work for positive change in their communities. Considering all that has happened in Minneapolis since then, panel discussions felt more appropriate this year.
This week, the focus is mental health. Reporter Kiya Edwards spoke with
Chartel Hawkins, a licensed professional clinical counselor for Catalyst Mental Health, Kendra Shulman, a social worker for Washburn Center For Children, and Porsche Peak Gordin, a marriage and family therapist and licensed alcohol and drug counselor. Peak Gordin is also owner and executive director of Peak Behavioral Health