November 6, 1991 - MPR’s Chris Roberts reports on the vote results of St. Paul gay and lesbian rights ordinance repeal. Roberts visits the Prom Expo Center in St. Paul, election headquarters for Campaign 90s, the group supporting the ordinance, to get reactions. Roberts also contacts spokesperson for Citizen’s Alert, a group behind the repeal effort.
December 13, 1991 - MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles Chris Thao, the first Hmong attorney in the United States. Thao recollects his path to Minnesota and shares his desire to utilize his practice in helping to build a future for Hmong in the country.
December 31, 1991 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten completes a phone interview with Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist and a member of the American Indian Movement (AIM), who is in prison after first degree murder convictions in the deaths of two Federal Bureau of Investigation agents. Peltier states he did not kill them and speaks about appeals process.
February 6, 1992 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer interviews Dorothy McIntyre and Marie Berg on equity in women’s sports and how Title IX helps with the change.
February 29, 1992 - Minnesota author and commentator Lawrence Sutin remarks on jury nullification.
March 24, 1992 - Midmorning’s Paula Schroeder talks with former Minneapolis Police Chief Tony Bouza about his book, A Carpet of Blue: An Ex-cop Takes a Tough Look at America's Drug Problem.
April 8, 1992 - MPR’s reporter Joe Kelly presents the documentary “AIDS Lives Here.” The report looks at five Minnesota women who carry HIV. Kelly interviews the women, health officials, and advocates.
April 30, 1992 - Worldview’s Mike Maus interviews American poet and activist Nellie Wong about the state of affairs in the country regarding Asian Americans, racism, and police brutality. Topics include Rodney King, Vincent Chin, stereotyping, David Mura, and Asian American Renaissance conference.
April 30, 1992 - MPR’s Bill Catlin reports from Coalition for Police Accountability rally at Hennepin County Government Center protesting Rodney King trial acquittals. Catlin recounts moments from event and notes it’s peaceful outcome. Particpants included Keith Ellison, Spike Moss, Vernon Bellecourt, and Marv Davidov.
April 30, 1992 - MPR’s Bill Catlin reports on Coalition for Police Accountability rally at Hennepin County Government Center protesting Rodney King trial acquittals. Highlights speeches at event from Keith Ellison, Spike Moss, and Priscilla Barnes. Also includes statement from John Laux, Minneapolis Police Chief.