The National Black Police Association’s Minnesota chapter gave away more than 550 backpacks on Tuesday, and will be heading to a Minneapolis elementary school Wednesday to hand out more.

The group is comprised of Black officers from different departments including Crystal, Hennepin County, Maplewood, Roseville, St. Paul, the University of Minnesota and others.

The 100 Black Men of Madison will hold a Back to School Supply Drive Saturday at Madison College's Goodman South Campus from 8 to 11 a.m. There, kids can pick out colorful, stylish backpacks filled ...