August 4, 1992 - MPR’s Chris Roberts visits University of St. Thomas, where Hmong youth are experiencing the sport of tennis. The hope is the sport will be an avenue for young Hmong boys and girls to be active. Whacking the ball is a ‘hit.’
June 12, 1992 - MPR’s Chris Roberts reports on the concerns in community on the challenges that Hmong youth face, including a growing gang environment. Roberts speaks with a group of youth, police officials, and Hmong advocates about the issues young people face and the fears of community members.
May 30, 1992 - MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles Ying Vang, who has become the first Hmong priest ordained in the United States. Vang shares his goal to provide comfort to those in Hmong community, as well as bringing together Hmong and Catholic beliefs.
May 7, 1992 - MPR’s Chris Roberts reports from a dining site for St. Paul’s elderly Native American community started by Ramsey Actions Programs. Roberts interviews staff and guests on the positive effects as an outreach program and safe space for Native elders.
April 29, 1992 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews father/son police officers, Donald Banham and Don Banham Jr.
April 22, 1992 - Includes Paul Wellstone speech
March 19, 1992 - MPR’s Chris Roberts reports on the uptick in reported bias crime against members of the gay community. Roberts interviews Patti Abbott, a crime/victim advocate for the Minnesota Gay and Lesbian Community Action Council (GLCAC), who details multiple reasons behind the dramatic percentage increase in reported incidents.
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February 27, 1992 - MPR’s Chris Roberts talks with Patti Abbott, a crime/victim advocate for the Minnesota Gay and Lesbian Community Action Council (GLCAC), about organization’s part in assisting Minneapolis police find suspect of recent murders of gay men in Minneapolis.