St. Paul protest damage
May 29th many building’s along University Avenue in St. Paul bore marks and reminders of the anger and protests that took place the night before in response to the murder of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police department.

St. Paul protest damage

St. Paul protest damage by Mandy Hathaway.

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St. Paul Protest Photos
Sunday, May 31, the Capitol building in St. Paul was surrounded by police and National Guard members observing a peaceful protest over the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.

St. Paul Protest Photos

St. Paul Protest Photos by Mandy Hathaway.

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Data versus lore: an introduction to the ethical concerns surrounding Artificial Intelligence
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Data versus lore: an introduction to the ethical concerns surrounding Artificial Intelligence

In this part of the series, we're going to explore the risks associated with AI development. From lost jobs to biased systems, we'll explore the realistic ethical and social risks that AI poses.

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Stolen People Stolen Dreams brings sex trafficking awareness to Metro State
Joy Friedman of the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center; Bobbi Jo Pazdernik, Senior Special Agent (SSA) with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension; Stacy Schultz, the West Metro Regional Navigator for The Link; and Linsey Ruth Founder and Director of Project 8, participated in a panel discussion moderated by Marianna Klochan about sex trafficking on Jan. 29 in the Founders Hall Auditorium. (Mandy Hathaway / The Metropolitan)

Stolen People Stolen Dreams brings sex trafficking awareness to Metro State

Community professionals share information, resources and tips about protecting yourself and others from sex trafficking.

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All the world’s a stage for On Stage
Students in two MAPL classes break into small groups to read lines from the play “Escaped Alone” during a visit from On Stage on September 13. The students were encouraged to bring their own voice and feelings to the lines as they explored the dialogue together. (Mandy Hathaway / The Metropolitan)

All the world’s a stage for On Stage

On Stage returns to Metro State for the third year, engaging students in dialogue about theater and community issues.

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Sons of Bransford Awards honor the past, foretell a bright future
2019 Sons of Bransford winners (left to right) Paula A Haywood (Alice O. Lynch Community Service Award), Aasia-Mari Ross (Young Leader Award) Kory Dean (Mentor Award), Deborah Watts (Community Legacy Award), and William R Moore (Mentor Award) pose after the ceremony with award founders Jim Bransford and Samuel Simmons (center). (Mandy Hathaway / The Metropolitan)

Sons of Bransford Awards honor the past, foretell a bright future

Leaders in the black community were recognized and celebrated during the Sons of Bransford Awards. The annual event was part of the Black Men Healing Conference held on Metro State's St. Paul campus on June 20-21.

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