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‘She saw me in George Floyd’: The trauma of watching another black person die
June 15, 2020
The mental anguish of George Floyd’s killing doesn’t go away, even after the officers are charged and many of the protesters have gone home. One recent study said police shootings can affect people’s mental health for three months or more. - Call to Mind Spotlight on black trauma and policing - MPR News with Marianne Combs Listening to the voices of black Minnesotans - Being black in America 'We have a place in this world, too'
Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Pace of outbreak continues to slow
June 15, 2020
The pace of Minnesota’s COVID-19 outbreak continued to slow over the weekend, but state health officials in recent days warned the situation could take a turn for the worse if safety measures aren’t followed. Minnesota is loosening its COVID-19 restrictions Here's what you need to know Parting Thoughts Remembering lives lost to COVID-19
The power (and complicity) of classical music
June 14, 2020
As the world begins to heal following the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, people are taking another look at the ways in which racism has impacted institutions beyond law enforcement -- including classical music, host Garrett McQueen says. - Listen: NPR Clarinetist Anthony McGill kneels, pleads and plays for justice - Watch: 'Seven Last Words of the Unarmed'
Ongoing community aid efforts in the Twin Cities
June 13, 2020
The Twin Cities community has been impacted deeply by the killing of George Floyd. In the wake of tragedy, many forms of neighborly support have surfaced. The Current compiled a list of ongoing efforts that are seeking and offering aid locally.
As economy continues to reopen, Duluth moves to 'normalize' masks
June 12, 2020
The cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are requiring people to wear masks in stores and other indoor spaces as Minnesota moves to reopen additional sectors of the economy this week. But Duluth is taking a different approach, trying to normalize the habit, rather than mandate it.
'He is going to change the world': Funeral held for Floyd
June 11, 2020
George Floyd was lovingly remembered Tuesday as “Big Floyd” — a father and brother, athlete and neighborhood mentor, and now a catalyst for change — at a funeral for the black man whose death has sparked a global reckoning over police brutality and racial prejudice. - Monday Thousands mourn George Floyd in Texas amid calls for reform - Saturday Mourners honor George Floyd in North Carolina - Photos George Floyd remembered in Minneapolis
From Brains On, Injustice and Anger: Understanding your emotions
June 11, 2020
This episode of Brains On is a discussion on how anger can be a useful emotion and can be used to push for change. The team also revisits parts of their 2019 series on emotions, including an explanation of the hormones behind anger, why some of us are quicker to anger than others and what we can do when we feel overwhelmed by our feelings.
In Minneapolis, rage over George Floyd extends beyond cops
June 10, 2020
To truly understand the rage people in this city felt as they watched a video of George Floyd begging, gasping and slowly succumbing beneath the weight of a police officer’s knee, it’s necessary to step back in time. - MPR News special Listening to the voices of black Minnesotans
The Current Album of the Week: Run the Jewels, 'RTJ4'
June 10, 2020
Run The Jewel's fourth studio release was shared with fans of schedule in response to the killing of George Floyd and widespread protests across America. To paraphrase their tweet posted shortly before releasing the album, Killer Mike and El-P said, "why wait ... here's something raw to listen to while you deal with it all, we hope it brings you some joy, stay safe and hopeful out there." Related: Artists respond to George Floyd's killing with new and renewed songs of protest