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
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.
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
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."
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The BCA is investigating one of the most high-profile police death cases in the country. Despite video footage taken by a bystander as George Floyd was pinned to the ground by Minneapolis police, critics say they lack trust in BCA investigators, who are tasked with gathering remaining evidence that would help prosecutors build a case against the police officers.
- Charges 2nd-degree murder count for Chauvin; 3 other ex-cops charged
- The killing of George Floyd What we know
George Floyd, who was 46 when he was killed, will be laid to rest next to his mother at Houston Memorial Gardens.
His funeral will be private. A livestream will be made available and will be carried by MPR News; find audio and video at mprnews.org 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. CT today.
- Monday Thousands mourn George Floyd in Texas amid calls for reform
- Saturday Mourners honor Floyd in North Carolina
- Photos George Floyd remembered in Minneapolis
Mourners in George Floyd's hometown of Houston viewed his casket as the series of memorials in his honor reach their final stop. Floyd's funeral will be Tuesday, followed by burial at the Houston Memorial Gardens cemetery in suburban Pearland, where he will be laid to rest next to his mother.
- Saturday Mourners remember Floyd in North Carolina
- Sharpton at George Floyd's Minneapolis memorial service ‘Get your knee off our necks'
- Photos George Floyd remembered in Minneapolis
- 'This is part of their history' Song, sorrow envelop Mpls. park during Floyd memorial
The sounds of a drum circle echoed down the streets of Minneapolis on Sunday, part of another day of peaceful rallies and marches. Meanwhile, the U.S. attorney general said he's not inclined to open a federal investigation into systemic problems in the city’s police department.
The council members said past efforts to reform the department have failed, so they are not going to try and implement new training policies or civilian oversight. Council member Phillipe Cunningham said the process will not happen overnight.
- Saturday Marchers call for defunding Minneapolis Police Department
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Minneapolis-St. Paul and surrounding areas have been greatly affected by closures and damage following the reaction to the killing of George Floyd. There are many ways to help, and places to get help. The Current is working to provide updated information to you online.
