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Moment of silence marks year since George Floyd’s death

Moment of silence marks year since George Floyd’s death

George Floyd was honored Tuesday with a moment of silence in the city where he died at the hands of police, a death captured on wrenching bystander video that galvanized the racial justice movement and continues to ripple a year later.
by The Associated Press, Jon Collins and Matt Sepic

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Photos: George Floyd and the year of racial reckoning

Photos: George Floyd and the year of racial reckoning

Photojournalists from MPR News and other media captured a year of pain and hope following George Floyd’s murder as people took to the streets demanding change. Here's a look at some of what they saw.
by MPR News Staff

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Video: Remembering George Floyd, one year after his murder

George Floyd’s death sparked days of unrest in the Twin Cities and mass protests across the world over the treatment of Black people and racial minorities. But before he became a symbol in the fight for racial justice, friends and family say Floyd was a "gentle giant" who sought a fresh start.
by Jiwon Choi

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‘We cannot stop’: Families of victims push for police reform

‘We cannot stop’: Families of victims push for police reform

On the eve of the anniversary of George Floyd’s killing, those who have lost loved ones to police killings around the country came to Minneapolis to call for changes to federal and state laws.
by Jon Collins

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Floyd's death laid bare the 'Minnesota Paradox' of racism

Floyd's death laid bare the 'Minnesota Paradox' of racism

George Floyd's death under a white Minneapolis police officer's knee severely tarnished Minnesota's reputation as a progressive state on matters of race. Many Black residents say it was never deserved in the first place.
by The Associated Press

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Complaints of racism, bullying in central Minn. school district prompt calls for change

Complaints of racism, bullying in central Minn. school district prompt calls for change

The Rocori School District is doing some soul-searching after reports that students of color have been targets of racist bullying. The district’s school board is meeting Monday night to develop an action plan.
by Kirsti Marohn

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