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
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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.
Brooklyn Center Proposes Police Policy Overhaul
Less than a month after veteran police officer Kim Potter shot and killed 20-year-old Daunte Wright during a traffic stop, Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliot presented Saturday a series of proposals that would ultimately remove police from traffic enforcem
Soul-Energy
After another turbulent week of legal motions around the murder of George Floyd, Anthony and Georgia check in with community organizer, artist, and mama (not only to her babies, but youth throughout the state) Mary Anne Quiroz.
Police Reform Bill Loses Steam at the Minnesota State Capitol
With a little over a week left before the end of the Minnesota legislative session, the House and Senate have yet to agree on policing reforms. Feven Gerezgiher reports.
Derek Chauvin’s Attorney Seeks a New Trial
The defense attorney filed a motion arguing that the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd was not given due process. The motion alleges that the publicity surrounding the trial intimidated the defense’s witnesses and influ
Residents Nearby Daunte Wright Protest Site Dealing With Lingering Effects of Tear Gas
Brooklyn center Mayor Mike Elliot is addressing the concerns of residents following a week of tear gas being used in front of their homes to disperse protestors demanding justice for Daunte Wright. Two mothers in the apartment across from the Brooklyn Cen