May 2021 – Page 2 – Racial Reckoning

Community Prepares to Mark Anniversary of George Floyd’s Death

Rallies and many other events are planned across the Twin Cities for the next five days. Meanwhile, it looks like Congress will fail to pass the George Floyd Policing Act by May 25. Feven Gerezgiher reports.

Major Grants Boost POC Arts Organizations

Ten Black, Indigenious, Latino and Asian American-led arts organizations in the Twin Cities and Dultuth are getting grants of at least half a million dollars each. The grants were given in recognition that these organizations have not enjoyed the deep and

North Minneapolis Families Demand Solutions to Gun Violence

Six year old Aniya Allen is the third child to be shot in North Minneapolis in as many weeks. Families say such shootings deserve as much attention as police brutality has received. Georgia Fort reports

Brooklyn Center Leads on Police Reform, Minneapolis Follows

Just days after Brooklyn Center passed aggressive public safety reforms, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says his city is moving to make similar changes. Georgia Fort Reports

Nature Retreat Centers Healing for BIPOC, Queer Communities

On a farm an hour away from the Twin Cities, a cooperative is creating a respite from tense police-community relations. “The Fields at Rootsprings” offers a connection to nature for communities of color who’ve historically had limited access. Feven Gerezg

Soul-Wealth

This week, Georgia recaps the new developments in the trials including the new federal charges, aggravated sentencing, and the continued need for pressure on leaders to make changes. We also welcome P.J. Hill to discuss his work in the community and how b

Making Space for Black Joy

Poet and artist Joe Davis has been inspired by the experiences of the past year to co-create the “Radical Joy Sessions,” featuring music, dance and storytelling. Davis says radical joy is more powerful than oppression. Georgia Fort reports.

MN Senate Moves Slowly on Police Reform Bills

With only five days left in the Minnesota legislative session, Governor Tim Walz, democratic representatives and faith leaders are calling on the Republican-led state senate to move with urgency on the police reform bills. Meanwhile, Judge Cahill found fo

Coalition Seeks to Replace the Minneapolis Police Department

Yes 4 Minneapolis is a Black-led campaign seeking to replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a new department of public safety. The campaign is proposing an amendment to the Minneapolis city charter requirement for a police department. Organizers r

Councilmember Says North Minneapolis Gun Violence Must Be Addressed

In an open letter on social media, Minneapolis councilmember Phillipe Cunningham says his efforts to address gun violence have been blocked by Mayor Frey and the police department. Georgia Fort reports.