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Combating Gun Violence
Take a look at how the Minneapolis Foundation is reimaging public safety at a systems level and supporting local gun violence prevention efforts.
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It's not too late for you to turn around and put nothing but good into your community moving forward.- K.J. Rolenc
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Reimagining Public Safety
The Policing Project at the NYU School of Law launched "Reimagining Public Safety," a new initiative that asks how people think about public safety, and how to achieve it. Through our Fund for Safe Communities, we are honored to be a partner and funder of this critical work.
We are committed to dismantling the pervasive racial inequities of our society’s criminal legal system. Explore the ways we are pursuing justice, equity, and healing.
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Otis Moss
As a pastor, activist, author, and filmmaker, Dr. Otis Moss III preaches messages of love and justice. Chanda sat down with Otis to talk about his family’s legacy, why our community needs public health – not public safety, and why it’s important to understand the totality of Black history.
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Angela Harrelson and Paris Stevens
Angela Harrelson and Paris Stevens are the aunt and cousin of George Floyd. In this episode, Chanda, Angela, and Paris talk about the global impact of George’s murder and the courage it takes to fight when you’re in pain.
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A Day of Reflection and Mourning for George Floyd
Since May 25, 2020, it has been a long and often terrible year for Minneapolis. But no period of time has been longer than the 9 minutes and 29 seconds that George Floyd suffered as he was murdered.
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Micro Grants Support Community Gatherings, Healing Spaces
The final round of micro grants has been awarded to local groups that have been working to address community trauma and create healing spaces in the weeks leading up to the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.
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Deborah Archer
As a civil rights lawyer, NYU professor, and President of the ACLU, Deborah Archer works to overcome the systemic injustices in our society every day. Chanda and Deborah talk about the navigational skills you learn as a Black woman and how the law struggles to keep up with the evolution of racism.
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Jelani Cobb
Jelani Cobb is an award-winning writer for The New Yorker on issues of race, history, justice, and politics. Chanda and Jelani talk about the calculated risks Black people need to consider when interacting with police and what needs to happen to create meaningful police reform.
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The Arc Toward Justice
Westminster Town Hall Forum presents a special series of talks by racial justice leaders, addressing social and systemic change in the year since the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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RaShall Brackney
Dr. RaShall Brackney is currently the Chief of Police in Charlottesville, Virginia. Chanda and RaShall talk about how RaShall got into police work and the steps she’s taken to build community trust in her department.
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Chauvin Trial Verdict Statement
We joined our community in breathing a collective sigh of relief when a jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty as charged in the murder of George Floyd.
Read StoryFund for Safe Communities
Established in 2018, the Fund for Safe Communities supports meaningful actions to address and prevent violence, promote healing, and address systemic inequities. This fund emphasizes the importance of work led by young people and is advised by emerging leaders who have been personally affected by gun violence.
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