01/30/2026
Save the Date: Feb. 8 for Discussion of Race, Press Freedom and Turmoil in Minneapolis
‘This Is, at the heart, a Story About Racism.’
With the news today of the arrest of Black journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort in connection with the turmoil in Minneapolis, along with two other African American activists who have sought political office, the observation of a veteran Star Tribune reporter assumes more relevance:
“This Is, at the heart, a story about racism.”
Asian Americans, Latinos and Indigenous people might say, “Amen.”
It’s also a story about press freedom, journalists’ personal safety, questions about news coverage and so many other factors.
We hope to discuss many of them on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. Eastern, at our Journal-isms Roundtable by Zoom. The Super Bowl starts at 6:30 p.m. Eastern.
Our panelists so far are:
Sheree Curry, co-president of the National Association of Black Journalists — Minnesota
Duchesne Drew, president at Minnesota Public Radio
Charles Hallman, contributing reporter and sports columnist, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, part of the Black Press
Neal Justin, media reporter, Minnesota Star Tribune, author of the “This is, at heart” observation.
Courtnay Peifer Kim, longtime journalist
Jen Nelson, director, Pre-Publication Review & Journalist Support, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, which issued this legal guide.
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(Please click link for instructions on how to RSVP)
'This Is, at the heart, a Story About Racism.’
