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Taking steps now to remove sandbur plants from playground will save your children from excruciating pain.

A poem about the turbulent times of the 1960's; and a lasting friendship that emerged from it.

The true story of an otherwise sane child who becomes so obsessed with cake that she loses all rational thought and turns into a devious cake thief. But will her brilliant idea backfire?

For the past 22 year Minneapolis has celebrated Juneteenth with music, food and activities that welcome people of all ethnicities. Perhaps that is why it now has one of the largest celebrations in the country.

St. Paul, MN residents are revving up for the largest 1-day festival in the Midwest.

Five important points everyone should know about race.

How would Josephine approach the Catholic church's attitude toward gays?

A mother talking to her son.

Do you know what it feels like to be treated with suspicion because of your skin color?

What do I want my words to do?

An elderly couple's love still shines after so many years.

Flash Fiction: A short story of a son's unconditional love for his mother.

Teen director Kiri Davis takes a harsh yet honest look at how many black teenage girls see themselves as ugly because of their skin color and hair. Then by repeating the famous doll experiment from 50 years ago,she shows this self-hate is evident even in preschoolers.

Can a simple pack of cryaons change the world? You decide.