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Daunte Wright’s Funeral Becomes Rallying Cry for Justice

Just two days after Derek Chauvin was convicted of the murder of George Floyd, families gathered in Minneapolis to remember 20-year-old Daunte Wright. The service was attended by many elected officials; Rev. Al Sharpton used his eulogy to stoke the fire o

Jury Convicts Chauvin of Murdering George Floyd

Crowds gathered outside the courthouse erupted in cheers at the news that Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in the murder of George Floyd. Many say while the verdict is a victory for the racial justice movement, it’s just one win in an ongoing

The World Watches… and Waits

The defense argued it’s not clear what killed George Floyd; the prosecution told the jurors to believe their own eyes. The jury has begun deliberations; community leaders say they will accept nothing less than justice. Georgia Fort reports.

Racial Reckoning: Spanish Weekly Recap Derek Chauvin Trial Recap, Third Week of Trial, End of Testimony (04/12-04/16)

Esta semana concluyen los testimonios en el juicio de Derek Chauvin. Derek Chauvin pidió usar su privilegio otorgado por la quinta enmienda, lo cual significa que no tiene que contestar a ninguna pregunta y no testificó.

Racial Reckoning: Somali Weekly Recap Derek Chauvin Trial Recap, Third Week of Trial, End of Testimony (04/12-04/16)

Todobadkan waxa soo dhamadey dhageysiga maragfurayaasha Derek Chauvin.
Derek Chauvin ayaa Cuskaday xuquuqda muwaadinka ee numberka 5aad.
Taas u ogalaneeysa in uusan ka jawabin sualaha la weydiiyo.

Racial Reckoning: Hmong Weekly Recap Derek Chauvin Trial Recap, Third Week of Trial, End of Testimony (04/12-04/16)

Cov lus lus pov thawj rau rooj plaub rau ntawm Derek Chauvin tiav rau lug asthiv dhau no. Derek Chauvin tau siv Txojcai 5
hauv Tsoomfwv Asmesliskas Txojcai Loj
(U.S. Constitution) lav tseg tias
txhua tus neeg
muaj cai tsis teb lus
lossis hais co

Protests Echo Across the Twin Cities; Communities Gather to Heal

Numerous protests called for justice for victims of police brutality and for a de-escalation of the law enforcement initiative called Operation Safety Net. Elsewhere artists and healers held space for communities traumatized by the ongoing violence.

Soul-Weary

In this episode, Georgia and Anthony tackle a whirlwind week with the trial turning towards closing arguments and another death at the hand of police with the murder of Daunte Wright.

Operation Safety Net Draws Criticism for its Militaristic Response to Protests

Police and National Guard have used pepper spray, tear gas, flash bangs and rubber bullets to disperse protestors. Several elected officials and community leaders have called for the end of such militarized actions. Meanwhile, others say the protests are

Community Leaders and Politicians Demand Accountability, Legislative Action in Wake of Daunte Wright’s Death

Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter was charged with second degree manslaughter Wednesday; community leaders say it’s not enough. The POCI Caucus is demanding swift legislative action toward meaningful police reform. And a motion to acquit De