Ghost of a Chance

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When reporter Eric Roper buys a lovely 113-year-old house in Minneapolis, he wants to find out everything he can about its history. But he quickly becomes obsessed with one couple who owned the house 100 years ago. Harry and Clementine Robinson send him down a surprising rabbit hole into an incredible history he never heard before. As he artfully and meticulously pieces together the remarkable story of their lives, we find out what the Robinsons reveal about a history of race in Minneapolis -- the city that became ground zero for an unprecedented global racial reckoning. New episodes available on Mondays. For more information on Ghost of a Chance, head to our website: http://startribune.com/ghostofachance

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Introducing Ghost of a Chance

When history buff Eric Roper buys an old house in Minneapolis, he wants to know everything about the people who lived there before him. But one couple became his obsession. They were one of the few Black families more than a hundred years ago to own a home in what’s now the whitest part of Minneapolis. And they show Eric a side of his city he never knew before. This is “Ghost of a Chance” from the Minnesota Star Tribune. Coming January 13. For more information on Ghost of a Chance, head to our website: http://startribune.com/ghostofachance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Just Listened By Chance

Mar 7

SouthernBluJai’

I didn’t expect to listen, let alone become so engaged, but this podcast left a lasting impact. It was a powerful reminder of the resilience of Black communities and the ongoing fight for justice and equality. I walked away feeling informed, inspired, and deeply moved—grateful that I had taken the time to hear this story in full.
Wow!!!

Mar 4

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As we go backwards as a country and find ourselves watching DEI polices demolished, how timely is this podcast. The call for us to not just listen but take this information and story and do something in our community is powerful. And the bonus episode with the speech, I want to share it everywhere! Thank you for this story and the care and love poured into sharing it.
Personal History in a Broader Context

Feb 26

LionelEssrog

This is an excellent podcast- it educates, illuminates, it has the drama of the personal intertwined with the forces of shameful racism, white supremacy and segregation that still have not been defeated in our country. Mr and Mrs Robinson were so interesting to learn about, and I am glad that their lives and contributions are known today. I am hoping that the Minnesota Star Tribune will place a marker on Mrs Robinson’s grave to thank her for her story and honor the contributions she made to her community, city and country.
Fascinating Story

Feb 21

LuvinMusiq

What a fascinating story! The “stars” of this story, Harry and Clementine Robinson, should be well known for their bravery in the face of institutionalized racism in the U.S. I love that the narrator was able to connect with this story and not just give his findings. Kudos to the hosts, researchers, and again, the stars of the show! May they rest well knowing that their story has been told with dignity and grace.

When reporter Eric Roper buys a lovely 113-year-old house in Minneapolis, he wants to find out everything he can about its history. But he quickly becomes obsessed with one couple who owned the house 100 years ago. Harry and Clementine Robinson send him down a surprising rabbit hole into an incredible history he never heard before. As he artfully and meticulously pieces together the remarkable story of their lives, we find out what the Robinsons reveal about a history of race in Minneapolis -- the city that became ground zero for an unprecedented global racial reckoning. New episodes available on Mondays. For more information on Ghost of a Chance, head to our website: http://startribune.com/ghostofachance