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Arrests of Independent Press Will Harm Minnesotan Communities
Many of the people who have been arrested (both protesters and press) in Minnesota were deeply trusted messengers of news and information for Black communities in the area. We know because when our team was there from 2020-2023, we asked. Read the report. Standing up for them now is critical for defending the First Amendment for protesters, for the press, and for our collective futures. But it's also critical to the Minnesotan communities that need it most. Delegitimizing and
3 days ago1 min read


New Research Accepted for Presentation at ICA 2026
Professor Jarrad Henderson previously presented LIFT research findings at the International Communication Association Annual Conference in Gold Coast Australia in 2024. We are honored to announce that research from LIFT Minneapolis has been accepted for presentation at the International Communication Association (ICA) 2026 Annual Conference, to be held June 4–8 in Cape Town, South Africa. ICA is one of the most d competitive international gatherings in the communication schol
Jan 182 min read


Lifting Legacies Coloring Contest Winner
We are excited to announce the winner of our Ethel Payne/Gordon Parks coloring contest: Anna.
Nov 6, 20251 min read


Elaine Cromie: Environmental portraits, early voting, + MSU photojournalism students
We were honored to host Elaine Cromie , Detroit-based photo editor and photojournalist who directs visual journalism for Chalkbeat and...
Oct 22, 20241 min read
LIFTxVoices: Darren Nichols
LIFTxVoices' inaugural workshop highlighted Detroit's trusted messenger and beloved columnist Darren Nichols (Detroit Free Press). The...
Feb 19, 20241 min read
LIFT Symposium x Neal Shine Lecture
Learn about how media changed after the murder of George Floyd, what Black community members think about journalism, and what solutions...
Nov 1, 20231 min read
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