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  • Why Fewer Black Residents Are Taking the Lead in Minneapolis Protests

    Why Fewer Black Residents Are Taking the Lead in Minneapolis Protests

    Black people are present, but many have been vocal about choosing not to engage in the same ways they once did. Some have even pushed back against certain protest tactics. This shift has been interpreted by some as apathy or retreat. It is neither.

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    Wayne Felton






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    January 19, 2026
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Wayne Felton






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