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Poet's Federal Trial Set For February, Community Continues Support - UNICORN RIOT
The federal trial for poet and activist Isabel "Isa" Lopez has been reset for Feb. 2, 2026, after several delays and cancellations.
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NEW: The federal trial for poet and activist Isabel "Isa" Lopez has been reset Feb. 2, 2026, after several delays and cancellations. Lopez is facing four federal felonies from protesting federal agents carrying out an operation in Minneapolis in June.
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Local ‘Participating Agencies’ Expand ICE Links in Minnesota as Counties Profit from Immigrant Detentions
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Local 'Participating Agencies' Expand ICE Links in Minnesota as Counties Profit from Immigrant Detentions - UNICORN RIOT
The 287(g) program links local law enforcement agencies into ICE. The program has grown incrementally in Minnesota this year; meanwhile counties are collecting millions of dollars by detaining immigra...
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November 29, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Local ‘Participating Agencies’ Expand ICE Links in Minnesota as Counties Profit from Immigrant Detentions
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NEW: The federal trial for poet and activist Isabel "Isa" Lopez has been reset Feb. 2, 2026, after several delays and cancellations. Lopez is facing four federal felonies from protesting federal agents carrying out an operation in Minneapolis in June.
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Poet's Federal Trial Set For February, Community Continues Support - UNICORN RIOT
The federal trial for poet and activist Isabel "Isa" Lopez has been reset for Feb. 2, 2026, after several delays and cancellations.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:18 PM
NEW: The federal trial for poet and activist Isabel "Isa" Lopez has been reset Feb. 2, 2026, after several delays and cancellations. Lopez is facing four federal felonies from protesting federal agents carrying out an operation in Minneapolis in June.
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🧵 Thread | New article summarizing 287(g) & ICE facilities in Minnesota
NEW: Local ‘Participating Agencies’ Expand ICE Links in Minnesota as Counties Profit from Immigrant Detentions
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November 28, 2025 at 2:51 AM
🧵 Thread | New article summarizing 287(g) & ICE facilities in Minnesota
Israel’s Committed 497 Ceasefire Violations Since October, Killing 342 Palestinians
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November 28, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Israel’s Committed 497 Ceasefire Violations Since October, Killing 342 Palestinians
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“What are you gonna do with this can you keep kicking down the road and the can is whether or not Black people can live in America not doing spectacular feats, not being Michael Jordan but because they’re human beings, because they were born, because they’re in this world.”
Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati
Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati
NEW Mini-Documentary: A Glimpse at the Legendary Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati
As the Trump administration is attempting to erase Black history and silence educators, this documentary brings to life the importance of understanding the past, preserving Black history, and creating human rights for all. 🧵
As the Trump administration is attempting to erase Black history and silence educators, this documentary brings to life the importance of understanding the past, preserving Black history, and creating human rights for all. 🧵
November 28, 2025 at 1:25 AM
“What are you gonna do with this can you keep kicking down the road and the can is whether or not Black people can live in America not doing spectacular feats, not being Michael Jordan but because they’re human beings, because they were born, because they’re in this world.”
Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati
Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati
A Glimpse at the Legendary Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati
As the Trump administration attempts to erase Black history and silence educators, this documentary brings to life the importance of understanding the past, preserving Black history, and creating human rights for all.
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As the Trump administration attempts to erase Black history and silence educators, this documentary brings to life the importance of understanding the past, preserving Black history, and creating human rights for all.
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A Glimpse at the Legendary Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati - Mini-Doc - UNICORN RIOT
Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati, the deeply revered Black scholarly giant in Minnesota, is the central figure of UR's latest mini-documentary.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:17 AM
A Glimpse at the Legendary Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati
As the Trump administration attempts to erase Black history and silence educators, this documentary brings to life the importance of understanding the past, preserving Black history, and creating human rights for all.
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As the Trump administration attempts to erase Black history and silence educators, this documentary brings to life the importance of understanding the past, preserving Black history, and creating human rights for all.
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Thanksgiving Day is framed as a time to connect with family, yet the roots of the holiday come from the massacres of Indigenous people in the U.S.
A few years back, Wanbli Máyašleča (Francis Yellow), an artist, healer, teacher, and Native American elder shared his perspectives on Thanksgiving.
A few years back, Wanbli Máyašleča (Francis Yellow), an artist, healer, teacher, and Native American elder shared his perspectives on Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Thanksgiving Day is framed as a time to connect with family, yet the roots of the holiday come from the massacres of Indigenous people in the U.S.
A few years back, Wanbli Máyašleča (Francis Yellow), an artist, healer, teacher, and Native American elder shared his perspectives on Thanksgiving.
A few years back, Wanbli Máyašleča (Francis Yellow), an artist, healer, teacher, and Native American elder shared his perspectives on Thanksgiving.
“Mahmoud not only knows the history, he’s a storyteller. He can make our history real, alive, relevant.”
Dr. Josie Johnson
Dr. Josie Johnson
NEW Mini-Documentary: A Glimpse at the Legendary Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati
As the Trump administration is attempting to erase Black history and silence educators, this documentary brings to life the importance of understanding the past, preserving Black history, and creating human rights for all. 🧵
As the Trump administration is attempting to erase Black history and silence educators, this documentary brings to life the importance of understanding the past, preserving Black history, and creating human rights for all. 🧵
November 27, 2025 at 6:35 AM
“Mahmoud not only knows the history, he’s a storyteller. He can make our history real, alive, relevant.”
Dr. Josie Johnson
Dr. Josie Johnson
Local ‘Participating Agencies’ Expand ICE Links in Minnesota as Counties Profit from Immigrant Detentions
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Local 'Participating Agencies' Expand ICE Links in Minnesota as Counties Profit from Immigrant Detentions - UNICORN RIOT
The 287(g) program links local law enforcement agencies into ICE. The program has grown incrementally in Minnesota this year; meanwhile counties are collecting millions of dollars by detaining immigra...
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November 27, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Local ‘Participating Agencies’ Expand ICE Links in Minnesota as Counties Profit from Immigrant Detentions
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NEW: Local ‘Participating Agencies’ Expand ICE Links in Minnesota as Counties Profit from Immigrant Detentions
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November 27, 2025 at 1:59 AM
NEW: Local ‘Participating Agencies’ Expand ICE Links in Minnesota as Counties Profit from Immigrant Detentions
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NEW: Israel has committed at least 497 ceasefire violations, killing at least 342 Palestinians since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel & Hamas went into effect on Oct. 10.
An Israeli ‘kamikaze’ drone targeted a car on a busy Gaza City street on Nov. 22, killing 5 Palestinians.
An Israeli ‘kamikaze’ drone targeted a car on a busy Gaza City street on Nov. 22, killing 5 Palestinians.
November 26, 2025 at 5:10 AM
NEW: Israel has committed at least 497 ceasefire violations, killing at least 342 Palestinians since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel & Hamas went into effect on Oct. 10.
An Israeli ‘kamikaze’ drone targeted a car on a busy Gaza City street on Nov. 22, killing 5 Palestinians.
An Israeli ‘kamikaze’ drone targeted a car on a busy Gaza City street on Nov. 22, killing 5 Palestinians.
A rainy vigil is winding down at the site of a Nov. 18 morning ICE raid on the Bro-Tex Inc. facility in St. Paul. 14 people were taken and a number of protesters were maced by federal police. Tonight's event was called by @miracmn.bsky.social .
November 26, 2025 at 12:11 AM
A rainy vigil is winding down at the site of a Nov. 18 morning ICE raid on the Bro-Tex Inc. facility in St. Paul. 14 people were taken and a number of protesters were maced by federal police. Tonight's event was called by @miracmn.bsky.social .
The recently-formed IPG Group Tenant Union in Mpls is taking direct action today in attempts to get their property manager fired. The manager, Tina Johnson, has been accused of retaliating against residents seeking better living conditions.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The recently-formed IPG Group Tenant Union in Mpls is taking direct action today in attempts to get their property manager fired. The manager, Tina Johnson, has been accused of retaliating against residents seeking better living conditions.
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Major police action involving St Paul Police Department & feds around Eastside Rose Ave / Payne / Phalen / Maryland reported in last 2 hours with a lot of gas canisters unleashed on community. Reports latest that police withdrew.
Content advisory: Video shows gas canisters deployed & detainments
Content advisory: Video shows gas canisters deployed & detainments
November 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Major police action involving St Paul Police Department & feds around Eastside Rose Ave / Payne / Phalen / Maryland reported in last 2 hours with a lot of gas canisters unleashed on community. Reports latest that police withdrew.
Content advisory: Video shows gas canisters deployed & detainments
Content advisory: Video shows gas canisters deployed & detainments
Get Inside, the Cops are Coming: Roma Families in Greece are Under Threat
In the outskirts of Athens, Roma families live under constant suspicion, struggling for dignity, work, and a place to belong.
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In the outskirts of Athens, Roma families live under constant suspicion, struggling for dignity, work, and a place to belong.
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Get Inside, the Cops are Coming: Roma Families in Greece are Under Threat - UNICORN RIOT
In the outskirts of Athens, Roma families live under constant suspicion, struggling for dignity, work, and a place to belong.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Get Inside, the Cops are Coming: Roma Families in Greece are Under Threat
In the outskirts of Athens, Roma families live under constant suspicion, struggling for dignity, work, and a place to belong.
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In the outskirts of Athens, Roma families live under constant suspicion, struggling for dignity, work, and a place to belong.
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Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati “is the walking history of us as a people,” said renowned human rights activist Dr. Josie Johnson.
The deeply revered scholarly giant who’s eclipsed 90 years of existence is the central figure of Unicorn Riot’s new 22-min documentary.
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The deeply revered scholarly giant who’s eclipsed 90 years of existence is the central figure of Unicorn Riot’s new 22-min documentary.
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A Glimpse at the Legendary Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati - Mini-Doc - UNICORN RIOT
Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati, the deeply revered Black scholarly giant in Minnesota, is the central figure of UR's latest mini-documentary.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati “is the walking history of us as a people,” said renowned human rights activist Dr. Josie Johnson.
The deeply revered scholarly giant who’s eclipsed 90 years of existence is the central figure of Unicorn Riot’s new 22-min documentary.
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The deeply revered scholarly giant who’s eclipsed 90 years of existence is the central figure of Unicorn Riot’s new 22-min documentary.
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Two years ago, a middle-aged white man was given no prison time after being convicted of murder for fatally stabbing AJ Stewart, an unarmed Black man. Stewart's mother & family attorney spoke with UR about the killing, the charges, sentencing and more. [Video, Trial Exhibits, Report - 2024]
Killed by a Vigilante Who Received No Prison Time: The Murder of AJ Stewart - UNICORN RIOT
The murder of AJ Stewart and the conviction and sentencing of Brian Kjellberg provides a look at how racial dynamics played a favorable role for the killer within the criminal justice system.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Two years ago, a middle-aged white man was given no prison time after being convicted of murder for fatally stabbing AJ Stewart, an unarmed Black man. Stewart's mother & family attorney spoke with UR about the killing, the charges, sentencing and more. [Video, Trial Exhibits, Report - 2024]
Earlier this November, on the 5th anniversary of the largest mass arrest in MN history, Unicorn Riot released 73 Minneapolis Police videos worn by 45 officers and a curated media guide with descriptions of each video. Access all videos here and the media guide here: unicornriot.ninja/a-guide-to-t...
A Guide to the 646 Video Dump - UNICORN RIOT
This media guide is to provide context to each of the 73 videos worn by 45 Minneapolis Police officers during the largest mass arrest in Minnesota history of more than 646 protesters during a post-ele...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Earlier this November, on the 5th anniversary of the largest mass arrest in MN history, Unicorn Riot released 73 Minneapolis Police videos worn by 45 officers and a curated media guide with descriptions of each video. Access all videos here and the media guide here: unicornriot.ninja/a-guide-to-t...
The family of Jamar Clark unveiled a marble stone bench at the place he took his last breath. The bench unveiling came after an event commemorating ten years to the day that 24-year-old Jamar Clark was fatally shot by Minneapolis Police. [Video]
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Jamar Clark's Family Unveils New Bench on 10 Year Anniversary - UNICORN RIOT
Jamar Clark's family unveiled a marble stone bench at the place he was killed by police on the ten year anniversary.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The family of Jamar Clark unveiled a marble stone bench at the place he took his last breath. The bench unveiling came after an event commemorating ten years to the day that 24-year-old Jamar Clark was fatally shot by Minneapolis Police. [Video]
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“I had been exposed to any number of exceptional Black people with great voices for justice and freedom and equality ... So this thing is kind of organic. It isn’t something that I decided one day, ‘Black people are oppressed’ or something. I already knew that.”
Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati
Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati
NEW Mini-Documentary: A Glimpse at the Legendary Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati
As the Trump administration is attempting to erase Black history and silence educators, this documentary brings to life the importance of understanding the past, preserving Black history, and creating human rights for all. 🧵
As the Trump administration is attempting to erase Black history and silence educators, this documentary brings to life the importance of understanding the past, preserving Black history, and creating human rights for all. 🧵
November 24, 2025 at 5:22 AM
“I had been exposed to any number of exceptional Black people with great voices for justice and freedom and equality ... So this thing is kind of organic. It isn’t something that I decided one day, ‘Black people are oppressed’ or something. I already knew that.”
Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati
Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati
A volunteer-led organization fighting for victims of marital rape in India is seeking to end the cycle of violence. [Content advisory]
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'My Husband Rapes Me Every Night': How a Volunteer-Led Organization is Ending the Cycle of Violence in Bhavnagar, India - UNICORN RIOT
The Indian based SNEHA Foundation is combatting marital rape through communal education while also pushing for legal reforms.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:19 AM
A volunteer-led organization fighting for victims of marital rape in India is seeking to end the cycle of violence. [Content advisory]
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A Glimpse at the Legendary Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati
As the Trump admin attempts to erase Black history and silence educators, this mini-documentary brings to life the importance of understanding the past, preserving Black history, and creating human rights for all.
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As the Trump admin attempts to erase Black history and silence educators, this mini-documentary brings to life the importance of understanding the past, preserving Black history, and creating human rights for all.
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A Glimpse at the Legendary Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati [Mini-Documentary]
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November 22, 2025 at 4:01 AM
A Glimpse at the Legendary Dr. Mahmoud El-Kati
As the Trump admin attempts to erase Black history and silence educators, this mini-documentary brings to life the importance of understanding the past, preserving Black history, and creating human rights for all.
youtu.be/nQ5NtfcISKA
As the Trump admin attempts to erase Black history and silence educators, this mini-documentary brings to life the importance of understanding the past, preserving Black history, and creating human rights for all.
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Killed by Police: Jamar Clark’s Family Unveils New Bench on 10 Year Anniversary
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November 21, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Killed by Police: Jamar Clark’s Family Unveils New Bench on 10 Year Anniversary
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🦄 Thank you so much to our community of supporters!!! All of your donations and generosity are amazing! Over $4,700 was donated to Unicorn Riot for Give to the Max Day! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! Stay tuned for upcoming UR projects! 🦄
November 21, 2025 at 10:52 PM
🦄 Thank you so much to our community of supporters!!! All of your donations and generosity are amazing! Over $4,700 was donated to Unicorn Riot for Give to the Max Day! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! Stay tuned for upcoming UR projects! 🦄