Emmett Carson

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• Youth Radio: Student explains how Destination 2010 helped her

  As part of MPR's Youth Radio Series, Youth Radio reporter Tiara Bellaphant details the experience and outcome of being a participant in the Destination 2010 scholarship program.

  Jun. 10, 20107 minSave
• Panel reaction to survey showing negative attitudes towards immigrants in Minnesota

  MPR’s Lorna Benson reports on a panel discussion at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey Institute designed to debunk misperceptions about immigrants. The panel of Twin Cities community leaders say they're discouraged by the attitudes of Minnesotans who are fed up with immigrants. A new study has found that many Minnesotans believe immigrants are a drain on public services and that they shun assimilation. The opinions were strongest among people living in the outer-ring suburbs.

  Dec. 14, 2004Save
• Minneapolis Foundation's Emmett Carson on racial understanding

  Midday’s Gary Eichten talks with guest Emmett Carson, president and CEO of the Minneapolis Foundation, about the foundation's Sunday newspaper supplement intended to encourage inter-racial understanding. Listeners call in with questions.

  Oct. 6, 1997Save