SD: Human Rights/Racial Justice
SCOTUS Ruling on College Admissions Felt by Tribal Education Leaders
Advocates for underrepresented college students continue to assess the fallout from last week's U.S. Supreme Court decision dealing with affirmative …
What's Next for SD After Ruling on Arkansas' Gender-Affirming Care Ban?
South Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth is scheduled to go into effect on July 1. But opponents are looking into what the …
Wealth Grants Surface for Descendants of Slavery in North Central States
The upcoming Juneteenth holiday marks the kickoff of a new wealth building grant program for Black residents who are decedents of slavery in a few nor…
SCOTUS Decision Prompts Concerns about Tribal Sovereignty
Tribal advocates are closely analyzing the potential impact of a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling dealing with state investigations of certain crimes on …
Efforts Renewed to Limit Death Penalty in SD
This week, a South Dakota Senate committee advanced bills designed to limit the scope of the death penalty. For years, advocates have pushed for such …
Advocates: SD's Redistricting Needs to Catch Up with Diversity
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - When South Dakota voters head to the polls next year, they'll decide on candidates hoping to serve newly drawn legislative …
Lawsuit Over SD Native American Voter Registration Continues
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- In Congress, efforts are underway to boost the voting rights of Native Americans. It coincides with an ongoing lawsuit in South …
Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval
PIERRE, S.D. -- Juneteenth National Independence Day is now an official holiday, after President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday, approved by both …
Sioux Falls Museum Elevates Stories Behind SD's Black History
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - South Dakota might not come up as often as other states when learning about Black History Month. But a museum in Sioux Falls is …
Bill Aimed at Protecting Indigenous Women Gives Natives Hope
RAPID CITY, S.D. -- Native American groups hope the president will sign a measure designed to help law enforcement get a handle on a public safety …
SD Among States Sharing ID Info With Feds
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota officials acknowledge they're working with the federal government in sharing driver's license information with the U.S…
Historical Pain Behind Mount Rushmore Renewed in 2020
KEYSTONE, S.D. -- President Donald Trump plans to hold a rally at Mount Rushmore later this week for Independence Day. But a number of Native …