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What happens when you bring together a group of young women of color to cover one of the most racially charged trials in our country’s history? Really. Good. Journalism. In this special, we’re looking back at Racial Reckoning: The Arc of Justic
After three days of deliberation a jury found former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter guilty of two counts of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright. --Feven Gerezgiher reports:After three days of deliberation, on Thursday a j
As jury deliberation continues in the Kim Potter trial, many are evaluating the state of racial justice in Minnesota. We talk to former Hennepin County Chief Public Defender Mary Moriarty. Chioma Uwagwu reports:As jury deliberation continues in
Kim Potter's crying in court is more than an expression of remorse; it’s part of a history of white women weaponizing their tears against people of color.--Tiffany Bui reports:The jury in the trial of Kim Potter is deciding whether she is guilt
The state's prosecution and the defense made their closing arguments Monday.--I’m Georgia Fort with the latest on the Kim Potter trialA jury is deliberating the verdict in the Kim Potter trial. Closing arguments concluded Monday afternoon and t
Potter said she did not intend to use deadly force against Duante Wright. She stated she didn’t recall saying “I’m going to go to prison” immediately after the shooting. --Safiya Mohamed reports: Former Police Officer Kim Potter took the stand
The state rested its case Thursday; the defense called on six witnesses. --Feven Gerezgiher reports:The state rested its case in the trial of former Brooklyn Center officer Kim Potter on Thursday. The defense proceeded to present its first 6 wi
Police use of force expert Seth Stoughton testified that even Potter’s use of a taser on Daunte Wright would have been unreasonable. Wright's father also took the stand. --Tiffany Bui reports:Former police officer Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty t
When asked if he was aware of another officer mistaking their gun for their taser, expert witness Sgt. Mike Peterson said he was not. Other testimony revealed that Potter did not test her taser as required by her department the day she fatally
The Bush Foundation has selected Saint Paul-based Nexus Community Partners to redistribute $50 million to Black residents across Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The funds will focus on building entrepreneurship, homeownership, and ed
Racial Justice scholar Dr. Yohuru Williams says the trial underscores the need for broader conversations that address police brutality and reimagine public safety. Safiya Mohamed reports: The trial of former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim
Tiffany Bui reports:Thursday marked the second day of the trial of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter. The jury viewed footage of Wright’s car crashing into another civilian’s car after he was shot. Alayna Albrecht-Payton, the pas
The prosecution and the defense laid out their arguments. The jury also heard from Daunte Wright's mother and another officer on the scene. --Feven Gerezgiher reports: On Wednesday a jury heard opening statements in the trial of former Brooklyn
The Minnesota State Patrol is rolling out body cameras for troopers. Meanwhile, legislators are concerned about the acquisition and use of facial recognition technology by government entities.--Feven Gerezgiher reports:Last week, the Minnesota
Chief Arrandondo made history in 2018 by becoming the first Black police chief in the city’s history.--Chioma Uwagwu reports: On Monday Minneapolis chief of police Medaria Arradondo announced he will step down from his position in January 2022.
The Victoria Theater Arts Center mission includes working against gentrification and police brutality. --Tiffany Bui reports:14 years after being saved from demolition, a historic theater in St. Paul is getting ready to open as a community art
Thursday, the Hennepin County court seated the last three jurors for the trial of the former Brooklyn Center police officer charged in the death of Daunte Wright. The court still needs to seat two alternate jurors before it can begin testimony.
The court now has 9 of the 12 jurors needed. Meanwhile a motorist drove through a crowd gathered in solidarity with Daunte Wright’s family. --Feven Gerezgiher reports:Wednesday, the Hennepin County court seated 5 additional jurors for the trial
Four jurors were confirmed: two white males (one in his 20s and another in his 50s), an Asian woman in her 40s and one white woman in her 60s. --Chioma Uwagwu reports: On Monday, jury selection began for the trial of ex-Brooklyn Center police o
Potter is charged with first and second-degree manslaughter after she shot Daunte Wright on April 11 during a traffic stop. Wright’s family and community leaders held a press conference Monday afternoon to demand Potter be held accountable. --G
Jeanelle Austin is Executive Director of the George Floyd Global Memorial; it's her job to maintain the space and preserve over 3000 offerings at the square. --Safiya Mohamed reports:Jeanelle Austin began caretaking for George Floyd’s memorial
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Jaime Arsenault is searching for documents and other artifacts that might provide closure for victims of boarding school assimilation programs. --Feven Gerezgiher reports: Jaime Arsenault wears many hats as
Demetrius Hill was killed by St. Paul police officer Gerald Vick in 1997 for suspected robbery. 24 years later Marilyn Hill is still working to prove his innocence. --Tiffany Bui reports:24 years after her son was killed by St. Paul police, Mar
Dozens of students, parents and graduates from the district showed up to speak out about their own racist encounters after a video went viral of a student encouraging a Black teen to kill herself. But school board members refused to hear more t
Over the weekend, education advocates gathered for a forum titled ‘Are Public Schools in Minnesota Failing Black Children?’ --Safiya Mohamed reports:. On Saturday the Wayfinder Foundation and the Racial Justice Network hosted a forum called ‘A
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