Minnesota Now - May 30, 2022: Reporters, advocates mark second anniversary of George Floyd's murder
George Floyd, a Black man, was murdered by a white Minneapolis police officer on Memorial Day of 2020. In a special hour, host Cathy Wurzer interviews the journalists who covered his murder and the civil unrest that followed. She also checks in with two advocates based in greater Minnesota.
Guests:
Harry Colbert is managing editor at MinnPost and is the former editor-in-chief of North News.
Matt Sepic is a correspondent for MPR News.
Chao Xiong is managing editor at Sahan Journal and previously reported for the Star Tribune.
Buddy King is a nonprofit leader and youth pastor in St. Cloud.
Wess Philome is a community organizer based in Fargo, N.D.
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