June 2021 – Racial Reckoning

“Art + Abolition” Celebrates Protest Art

Several Twin Cities co-ops hosted “Art + Abolition,” a community celebration of protest art created over the past year. Participating artist Maiya Lea Hartmann says her work seeks to honor lives lost and celebrate Black people. Chioma Uwagwu reports.

Racial Reckoning: Spanish Weekly Recap Derek Chauvin fue condenado a veintidós años y medio por el asesinato de George Floyd

Derek Chauvin fue condenado a veintidós años y medio por el asesinato de George Floyd

Racial Reckoning: Somali Weekly Recap Jimcihii, waxaa 22 ½ sano iyo badh xarig ah lagu xukumay sarkaalkii hore aa boliska Minneapolis Derek Chauvin Dilkii George Floyd.

Waxay 10 sano ka badan tahay inta caadiyan lagu xukumo dilika darajada labaad ee aan ulakaca aheyn
markuu ku ridayey xukunka wuxuu daliishaday. garyaqaanku in Chauvin ku xadgudbay shaqadiisii iyo awoodiisii, iyo khaasantan uu muujiyey naxariis darada Ge

Racial Reckoning: Hmong Weekly Recap Derek Chauvin coj nws mus kaw mus txog li 22 xyoos ntau rau nws kev tua George Floyd tuag.

Nyob rau hnub Friday tsis ntev los no, tau muaj kev txiav txim plaub ntug muaj qub tub ceev xwm Derek Chauvin coj nws mus kaw mus txog li 22 xyoos ntau rau nws kev tua George Floyd tuag.

Community Responds to Chauvin Sentence

On Friday, Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 and a half years of prison for the murder of George Floyd. Many community members say they are disappointed that Chauvin did not get the maximum sentence of 40 years.

Soul-Tools: Truth and Love

Georgia and Anthony discuss the week’s developments and a throughline of resistance to truthtelling that is being felt across the country. We also check in with Monique Linder, founder and CEO of OMG Media Solutions who shares about a Civil Rights Researc

Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22 1/2 years for the murder of George Floyd

Judge Cahill read the sentence ordering Chauvin to serve 270 months, about 22 1/2 years in custody.

Housing Insecurity Returns with End of Eviction Moratorium

Legislators are debating how to phase out the statewide eviction ban that has been in place since March 2020. Critics say the plan does not provide enough renter protections, and disproportionately affects communities of color. Tiffany Bui reports

Biden Takes on Gun Violence

The Biden administration launched a new plan to tackle gun violence on Wednesday. The White House is looking to crack down on illegal firearm distribution, expand employment opportunities and help formerly incarcerated people adjust to life after prison.

Public Safety Bill Not a Priority in Special Session

Legislators are first tackling less contentious issues, in order to prevent a government shutdown. GOP Senator Paul Gazelka says there is only so much Republicans will compromise on when it comes to policing. Feven Gerezgiher reports.