The history of activism and protest in Minnesota
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Minnesota is experiencing a moment of civic intensity that feels historic.
A major federal ICE operation has drawn sustained public response — from mass marches to a statewide general strike and a broad coalition of volunteers, legal observers community and faith leaders stepping into public action.
What we’re seeing didn’t appear overnight.
Many of the organizing strategies we’re seeing today were built in the years before George Floyd’s murder and were expanded, tested and strengthened during the protests that followed.
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MPR News host Catharine Richert will explore the historical significance of what’s happening — how past traditions of protest and civic engagement connect to today’s actions and why this is such an important moment in Minnesota history.
Guests:
Bill Convery is the director of research for the Minnesota Historical Society.
Jac Kovarik is a resident of south Minneapolis who volunteers as an operator for the Monarca Rapid Response Line, a community-run hotline that Minnesotans can call to report federal immigration enforcement activity.
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