Counter Stories

The Counter Stories hosts, along with guest Rhiana Yazzie, discuss the protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline near the Standing Rock Sioux reservation in North Dakota.

The Counter Stories hosts kicked off a conversation on how to create meaningful change in race relations during a live show at Golden Thyme Coffee and Cafe in St. Paul.

Three of the Counter Stories hosts - Luz Maria Frias, Don Eubanks, and Anthony Galloway - join Tom Weber along with special guest Melvin Carter Jr. They discuss the death of Philandro Castile, and what needs to happen next.

The Counter Stories hosts discuss Philando Castile, an African-American man who was shot and killed by a St. Anthony police officer.

The Counter Stories hosts discuss this week's news that federal prosecutors will not pursue federal civil rights charges against two Minneapolis police officers in the police shooting of Jamar Clark last November.

In this conversation, the hosts explored what it means to celebrate cultural holidays like Cinco de Mayo, and discussed the community anger over voter disenfranchisement.

The Counter Stories hosts discuss when and how they feel a burden to provide historical and cultural background on issues when speaking with people outside their communities.

The Counter Stories hosts discuss the Oscars, the recent presidential debates and the challenge of conversing across cultures and communities.

The Counter Stories hosts discuss the Super Bowl half-time show, voter ID laws and politics in American Indian country.

In today's conversation, the group discusses the need to acknowledge historical trauma, the armed occupation in Oregon and the achievement gap in Twin Cities schools.