The Minneapolis City Council voted June 11 to deny special assessments for homeowners and businesses near George Floyd Square, reject exclusive development rights for Agape Movement at People’s Way and request a report on the 38th Street THRIVE Plan.
George Floyd
Posted inLocal & State
Families outraged after GOP delegates honor Chauvin at State Convention
Families of Black men killed by police are outraged after Minnesota Republican delegates held a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin at the state GOP convention in Duluth, with Courteney Ross, Valerie Castile and Toshira Garroway all speaking out.
Posted inPolitics
Kendall Qualls wins GOP endorsement for governor
Minnesota Republican convention delegates held a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, on the sixth anniversary of Floyd’s death, as Army veteran Kendall Qualls won the GOP endorsement for governor.
Posted inMSR In the News
Perry Talks 2026 Brought Together Powerful Voices at George Floyd Square
The 2026 Perry Talks symposium brought together Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, MSR CEO Tracey Williams-Dillard and other distinguished voices near George Floyd Square for a timely conversation on racial justice and First Amendment rights during the Rise & Remember Festival.
Posted inGeorge Floyd Square
Six years later, George Floyd’s memory stands strong at 38th and Chicago
Six years after George Floyd’s murder, family members, activists and community leaders gathered at 38th and Chicago to remember, invest in the next generation and refuse to let the world forget what happened here.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
Black-led Arise Community Credit Union works to expand financial access for all
Black Business Spotlight: Arise Community Credit Union, founded through the Association for Black Economic Power in response to George Floyd’s murder, is building a community-rooted financial institution designed to serve residents historically excluded from traditional banking.
Posted inTelevision
Minneapolis Leaders Demand Accountability From Netflix, Kevin Hart Over George Floyd Joke
Minneapolis community leaders and civil rights advocates gathered at the Hennepin County Government Center to condemn a joke about George Floyd made during Netflix’s Roast of Kevin Hart and demand accountability from the comedian, Hart and Netflix.
Posted inGeorge Floyd Square
Agape Movement Recommended as Development Partner for the People’s Way Project in South Minneapolis
Agape Movement has been recommended as the development partner for the People’s Way project in South Minneapolis, marking a significant milestone in a years-long community effort to shape the future of one of the city’s most historically significant spaces.
Posted inEvents
Perry Talks Returns for Rise & Remember Festival With a Powerful Lineup and an Urgent Message
The 2026 Perry Talks symposium takes place May 25 during the Rise & Remember Festival at George Floyd Square, featuring a keynote from Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta and a panel including MSR CEO Tracey Williams-Dillard on racial justice and First Amendment rights.
Posted inEvents
Rise & Remember Festival Returns May 23-25 to Honor George Floyd’s Legacy
Rise and Remember Festival 2026 returns to George Floyd Square in Minneapolis May 23 to 25 for its sixth annual gathering honoring George Floyd’s legacy with education, healing and community empowerment.
Posted inOn the Radar
Antione Jenkins: Making a mark from sneakers to stadiumsÂ
Native Coon Rapids artist Antione Jenkins discusses his transition from doodling on desks to painting the “Truck Angel” mural and collaborating with the Minnesota Twins and UFC.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
South Minneapolis Black-owned thrift store creates space for healing and access
The Thrifty Nifty thrift store Minneapolis location is helping South Minneapolis residents access affordable clothing while building community support near George Floyd Square.
Posted inGeorge Floyd Square
ICE surge rekindles trauma at George Floyd Square
Residents near George Floyd Square say increased ICE activity after Renee Good’s killing has reignited trauma and disrupted community healing.
Posted inLocal & State
Effect of state consent decree on MPD still unknown
At a Nov. 20 panel hosted at The Glass House, Minnesota Department of Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Lucero, MPD Constitutional Policing Bureau chief GaneishaEff Martin and independent monitor Arlinda Westbrook agreed that it is too early to tell if the state consent decree is transforming MPD culture. The conversation highlighted ongoing concerns about technology, transparency, public input and whether community voices are truly shaping reform, even as federal oversight has been withdrawn.
Posted inLocal & State
Future of George Floyd Square still in doubt
A last ditch effort is underway at Minneapolis City Hall to revive a mixed use redevelopment plan for George Floyd Square. The intersection has been at the center of debate for years as council members, residents and community groups clash over whether the site should become a pedestrian mall or remain fully accessible to transit. With a new report due in early December and the current council’s final meeting approaching, the future of the square hangs in the balance.
Posted inLocal & State
Target’s DE&I pullback leaves Black local suppliers in limbo
Target’s billion-dollar DEI and supplier diversity push helped some Twin Cities Black entrepreneurs secure national shelf space, jobs and new revenue streams. With the retailer now pulling back from those equity commitments, Black-owned businesses and community partners are feeling the ripple effects in hiring, contracts and long-term wealth building, and are left questioning how durable corporate promises to Black communities really are.
Posted inLocal & State
Community Action to Honor George Floyd and Demand Justice
Community members will gather Tuesday, Oct. 14, 5:30 p.m., at the Hennepin County Government Center to honor George Floyd and demand systemic change. The Twin Cities Coalition for Justice is also relaunching its campaign for a Civilian Police Accountability Commission to shift MPD oversight to a community-led body.
Posted inLocal & State
Families demand justice at Stolen Lives March to capitol
The Stolen Lives March St. Paul drew hundreds who marched from the police department to the Capitol, as families of Amir Locke and others called for accountability and policy change.
Posted inGeorge Floyd Square
Minneapolis seeks public input on potential pedestrian mall at George Floyd Square
Minneapolis is seeking community input on whether George Floyd Square should become a pedestrian mall. City staff presented new concepts and will host pop-up events this month.
Posted inEvents
Minnesota Humanities Center steps up with with weeks-long Juneteenth celebration
The Minnesota Humanities Center’s Juneteenth celebration includes four events featuring food historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris, civil rights attorney Sherrilyn Ifill, a new documentary, and a theatrical tribute to Black resilience.