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Unmasking Minnesota’s Hidden Jim Crow: Redlining, Racism, and Injustice

Despite its progressive reputation, Minnesota’s history reveals systemic racial discrimination similar to the Jim Crow era. Practices such as redlining marginalized communities of color, affecting their access to housing, resources, and quality education. This discrimination has left deep-rooted inequalities that persist today. The state’s challenge lies in acknowledging and addressing this obscured legacy to foster a more equitable future.