‘This proposal to essentially push the chief out of a job, knowing he is the first Black chief, that is extremely problematic for me.’
George Floyd
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Judge issues gag order in George Floyd case
A judge issued a gag order in the George Floyd case, citing concern that pre-trial publicity could hinder the fairness of the trial.
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No more middle ground
History has been made by those who have made deep sacrifices; they did the right thing and
committed to doing the right thing despite the personal cost.
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Hip hop is the soundtrack to Black Lives Matter protests
No one who has listened to hip hop since its origins in the 1970s should be surprised that rap music has become the soundtrack to protests.
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Fourth of July happenings—#Blackout edition
Not a lot of fireworks this year, but plenty of opportunities to get out in the community and continue to call for social justice.
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Tentative trial date set for next year for former officers charged in George Floyd’s death
The four fired MPD officers charged in the death of George Floyd appeared in court on Monday.
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Defunding the police should lead to community control of resources
A serious, methodical program of defunding the police requires a community control approach.
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A Juneteenth like none other
While Juneteenth has always been celebrated in Black communities, this year’s festivities had a different feel.
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MN Black women answer George Floyd’s cry by running for office
Minnesota Black women heard his cry and responded with their collective political power.
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National Mothers March Against Police Violence to converge on MN Capitol
Mothers and family of loved ones lost to police violence are heeding George Floyd’s call for his mother in his last moments.
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Hennepin County declares racism a public health crisis (updated)
Hennepin County Commissioners Angela Conley and Irene Fernando are set to introduce a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis.
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This is an uprising to save our lives
Through social media, we have repeatedly collectively grieved for so many people of color, those familiar to us and those unknown to us personally.
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More Black athletes join the fight for justice
‘We’re fighting racism in America. We’re fighting the justice system.’
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Mpls awaits fulfillment of promised police reform
Some of the shine has been rubbed off the ‘mini-apple’ as the world has glimpsed the brutality and lawlessness of the Minneapolis Police Department.
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It is time for us to listen and repent
How was it possible that, in 2020, such systemic racism had led to the early deaths—in so many ways—of my African American brothers and sisters?
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Why Whites are joining the fight against police violence in much greater numbers
‘Seeing the raw footage of what happened, I think enough is enough.’
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How real change happens: an interview with Sen. Tina Smith
‘If we really intend to honor George Floyd, we have to be willing to change the system that allowed this murder to happen.’
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NASCAR takes a stand against racial injustice
‘The presence of the Confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry,’ NASCAR officials wrote.
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Black Lives Matter founder finds hope in global protests for George Floyd
‘Public safety is not about bloated police budgets. It’s about expanding the safety net for Black people.’
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Dave Chapelle talks George Floyd, police violence, and more in ‘8:46’ special
Comedian Dave Chappelle dropped the surprise special ‘8:46’ on Netflix’s YouTube channel Friday weighing in on George Floyd and other current topics.