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Crime, Law and Justice

Five years after George Floyd: The healing and rebuilding that still need to happen

Five years after George Floyd: The healing and rebuilding that still need to happen

This weekend, as we mark five years since George Floyd’s murder, we are airing a North Star Journey Live conversation recorded in South Minneapolis earlier in the month. Angela Davis sat down with a cross section of Black community leaders to talk about Floyd’s legacy, the promises made, and the healing and restoration that still need to happen.
by Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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‘Crime of the century’ exhibit at Little Falls museum explores impacts of Lindbergh kidnapping

‘Crime of the century’ exhibit at Little Falls museum explores impacts of Lindbergh kidnapping

Public fascination with the kidnapping case of aviator Charles Lindbergh’s son has continued for nearly a century, with many books, movies, documentaries and websites devoted to conspiracy theories.
by Kirsti Marohn

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British filmmaker captures global backlash to George Floyd’s murder in new documentary

British filmmaker captures global backlash to George Floyd’s murder in new documentary

The feature-length film features both prolific cultural figures in the UK and people central to the story in Minneapolis. Director Kwabena Oppong joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to talk about the creation of “Backlash.”
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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‘Stop Killing Black People’: How a Minneapolis designer branded a movement

‘Stop Killing Black People’: How a Minneapolis designer branded a movement

Graphic designer and activist Terresa Hardaway created the bold “Stop Killing Black People” typeface as a protest tool during the George Floyd uprising, turning expressive, hand-drawn lettering into a widely distributed visual language of abolition that rejected commercialization and embraced mutual aid.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Siblings reflect on 5 years of serving George Floyd Square and south Minneapolis

Siblings reflect on 5 years of serving George Floyd Square and south Minneapolis

Jeanette Rupert, Jeanelle Austin and Butchy Austin grew up around 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis and all took action in different ways following the murder of George Floyd. They shared with MPR News how their activism has impacted them and their communities in the time since.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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George Floyd’s uncle says his nephew’s death changed his life

George Floyd’s uncle says his nephew’s death changed his life

Selwyn Jones was living in small town South Dakota when the footage of his nephew being murdered made it to his TV screen. Since then, he has poured himself into activism work.
by Emily Bright and Gretchen Brown

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