Phalen (PJ) Pounds was 15 when he saw George Floyd’s murder. Five years later, he shares how that moment changed his view of America, community, and justice.
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In 2020, Minnesota youth changed the world
The new documentary 612: Darkness in the Land of Nice by Diem Van Groth explores Minnesota’s youth-led uprising, racial justice, and grassroots solutions. Premieres May 23.
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The more things change, the more they stay the same
Activist Marques Armstrong shares a raw reflection on the pain, the protests, and the unfinished fight for justice five years after George Floyd’s death.
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Gains and backlash in the Black freedom struggle
Trahern Crews reflects on the George Floyd legacy, documenting progress, backlash, and the urgent need to protect reforms sparked by the 2020 uprising.
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5 Years Since the Murder of George Floyd: A Statement from Minnesota Justice Research Center
Five years after George Floyd’s murder, MNJRC reflects on community progress and urges continued transformation of Minnesota’s criminal legal system.
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The unfinished change
Jaylani Hussein examines the broken promises of police reform, political inaction, and the enduring fight for racial justice in the five years since George Floyd’s murder.
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Memorialize the Movement finds ‘radical joy’ in protest
Now in its fifth year, Memorialize the Movement celebrates “radical joy” with mural exhibits, live art, and healing events to honor George Floyd’s legacy.
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From outcry to ongoing commitment
Leslie Redmond reflects on the fading momentum since George Floyd’s death and calls for renewed daily commitment through Win Back’s Day of Remembrance.
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The People Have Spoken: Rise & Remember Festival Marks 5 Years Since George Floyd’s Murder
The 5th annual Rise & Remember Festival returns to George Floyd Square May 23–25, 2025, marking five years since Floyd’s murder. With concerts, a Night of Honor, healing spaces, and a candlelight vigil, the event calls the community together in remembrance and action. This year’s theme: The People Have Spoken.
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Rumored Chauvin pardon called ‘outrageous’
As rumors swirl about a possible Derek Chauvin pardon, Minnesota leaders and activists condemn the idea as unjust, dangerous, and deeply harmful to the public.
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The night everything changed — for me and for us
Elizer Darris recounts the moment he learned of George Floyd’s death, the video that changed his life, and the movement it sparked in him and so many others.
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We are still standing, still fighting
Toshira Garraway honors families impacted by police violence and calls for continued solidarity, five years after George Floyd’s murder shook the world awake.
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Remembering and reimagining justice: The 2nd annual day of remembrance
Win Back’s second annual Day of Remembrance in Minneapolis features interfaith prayer, a silent gathering at George Floyd Square, and an art exhibit at MIA — all calling for lasting justice.
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Five years after George Floyd, hopes for racial justice fade
A Pew Research Center study found that the focus on race and racial inequality following George Floyd’s murder has not improved the lives of Black people, with 72% of Americans saying it has not made a difference.
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Five Years After the Murder of George Floyd: A Look at the Past and Where Do We Go from Here?
Five years after the murder of George Floyd, the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder is hosting a powerful community event on May 21 with leaders in law enforcement, civil rights, and education to reflect on progress, accountability, and the road ahead.
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Bobby Joe Champion is a vilified hero
Bobby Joe Champion, a community hero and Minnesota Senator, is being unfairly attacked for his efforts to serve the community, while the press and politicians seek to exploit his personal life for political gain.
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Minneapolis seeks input on Peoples’ Way redevelopment at George Floyd
The City of Minneapolis is engaging the community in selecting a nonprofit organization to lead the redevelopment of Peoples’ Way at George Floyd Square, with two additional community engagement events scheduled in March, and an online survey open until March 21.
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Fighting to keep Blackness
President Trump has stated that this country will be WOKE no longer, while Alabama Congresswoman Terri Sewell has demanded an immediate reversal of the sale of the historic Freedom Riders Museum in Montgomery, due to its connection to civil rights history.
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Route1
Route1, a social enterprise fiscally sponsored by the Social Good Fund, is a Minnesota-based organization that supports emerging farmers of color and promotes health equity by providing fresh produce to marginalized communities.
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Andrea Jenkins Will Not Seek Reelection to Minneapolis City Council
Andrea Jenkins, Minneapolis Ward 8 City Council member, has announced that she will not seek reelection in 2025, concluding her historic tenure representing the Lyndale and Kingfield neighborhoods.