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Still fighting the good fight

Shawn Marie Porter (pictured with her daughter, Alexus) and Porter’s attorney, Laura Jelinek, won a sexual harassment claim against a landlord who tried to force Porter to have sex with him. Photo Paula Keller (2000)

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Rise to the Moment

Vernon Jordon shares inspiring stories in celebration of SMRLS’ 100th anniversary.

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Ms. Abdi’s Story

Ms. Abdi is a prominent elder in the Mankato Somali community. One day she received news that that her granddaughter, still living in Africa, had been kidnapped. She was left with no choice but to travel to Africa to negotiate for her return.

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