Tag: George Floyd
Jury Finds Derek Chauvin Guilty of Murder of George Floyd
The former Minneapolis police officer was found guilty on all three charges
Three George Floyd Square Billboards Ask Us to Remember and Resist
Next time you pay a visit to George Floyd Square, just look up. Elevated above Cup Foods, the clenched metal fist, flower beds, and bouquets are three billboards installed this past Sunday. One is...
At a Crossroads: The Evolution of George Floyd Square
The city wants to reopen the occupied intersection where George Floyd was pinned under the knee of a police officer—and for the stakeholders involved, history is on the line
Champions of Change in Minnesota: Octavia Smith
The Minnesota Freedom Fund board president saw rapid and exponential growth amidst a trying 2020
22 Champions of Change in Minnesota
A deeper look at artists, leaders, farmers, and more fighting for equity, progress, and community
Best of MN 2020: Arts & Culture
Graffiti artist Peyton Scott Russel, rapper Nur-D, drummer JT Bates, musician/actor Dua Saleh, and more
“Black Lives Matter” Mural Kicked off George Floyd-Related Art Projects
The Minnesota African American Heritage Museum also plans an exhibit of Justice for George Floyd murals
Why Penumbra Theatre Is Becoming a Center for Racial Healing
The 44-year-old theater will still produce plays, but is adding spa-like services and racial-equity work
People Donated Millions After George Floyd’s Killing—What Happens Next?
A look at three Minneapolis-based racial justice GoFundMe campaigns, and the work still to come
Q&A: U of M President on Going Back to School in a New World
A year after taking office, President Joan T.A. Gabel must rethink campus life, from pandemic precautions to police presence
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