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Josie R. Johnson honored at University of Minnesota

Josie R. Johnson was awarded the Regents Award during a ceremony at McNamara Alumni Center on the University of Minnesota campus. She was a civil rights leader and a former professor.

By Elizabeth Flores

March 13, 2023 at 8:57PM
Josie R. Johnson grabs a hold of St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter as he greets her at a ceremony honoring her in Minneapolis.
Josie R. Johnson is honored was awarded the Regents Award during a ceremony at McNamara Alumni Center on the University of Minnesota campus.
Martha Arrandondo, right, takes video of Josie R. Johnson as she addresses a large crowd during a ceremony in Johnson's honor.
Josie R. Johnson is honored by Dr. John S. Wright during a ceremony.
Josie R. Johnson gets one of many hugs during a ceremony honoring her.
Dr. Reatha King celebrates Josie R. Johnson during a ceremony honoring Johnson.
Josie R. Johnson listens as Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan speaks about her during a ceremony.
Josie R. Johnson embraces St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter as he greets her at a ceremony honoring her in Minneapolis.
Josie R. Johnson clasps her hands together as dignitaries speak about her at a ceremony.
Josie R. Johnson is honored during a ceremony.
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(Elizabeth Flores, Star Tribune/guest)
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Liz Flores, a photojournalist for the Minnesota Star Tribune for 12-plus years, previously worked at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for 8 years.

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