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Minnesota House declares racism a public health crisis, thanks to alum’s work

Posted: August 5, 2020
Ruth Richardson feature
In the days after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police in May, Ruth Richardson ’06 remembered a conversation she’d had several years ago with her son, Shawn. “He’s a runner, and all he wants to do is be outside,” Richardson told NPR in June. “And I had to tell my little boy that you …

Minnesota House declares racism a public health crisis, thanks to alum’s work

A tribute to civil rights icon John Lewis

Posted: July 28, 2020
Mitchell Hamline School of Law and the country mourn the loss of Congressman John Lewis, an activist for social justice and civil and human rights. Congressman Lewis’ life was an example of commitment and courage in the struggle for racial equality and justice in our country, and after 50 years of dedicated service, he received …

A tribute to civil rights icon John Lewis

List of resources related to George Floyd killing and aftermath

Posted: June 26, 2020
Many members of the Mitchell Hamline community have inquired in recent weeks about how they might help in the aftermath of the George Floyd killing. Others may find themselves in need of legal or other services in connection with the protests and civil unrest that followed Floyd’s death on May 25. Below is a list …

List of resources related to George Floyd killing and aftermath

Through COVID-19 and Floyd crises, alum stays focused on community service

Posted: June 17, 2020
When COVID-19 forced food-and-drink businesses in Minnesota to close in March, Chris Montana ’13 (HUSL) did what many fellow distillery owners across the country did: He took the ethanol he’d normally use for distillation and instead made (and donated) hand sanitizer. Montana’s Du Nord Craft Spirits in south Minneapolis is the first black-owned distillery in …

Through COVID-19 and Floyd crises, alum stays focused on community service

Deans, student leaders call for justice in George Floyd killing

Posted: May 29, 2020
Mitchell Hamline School of Law Interim President and Dean Peter Knapp released this statement to the school community on Friday, May 29, on behalf of himself and Incoming President and Dean Anthony Niedwiecki, encouraging further action toward justice in the Floyd case and more broadly now that charges have been filed against one of the …

Deans, student leaders call for justice in George Floyd killing