Kansas City Reacts To The Killing Of George Floyd In Minneapolis

By Steve Kraske,

Published June 2, 2020 at 3:13 PM CDT

Black and white protesters with bullhorn and signs face a line of Kansas City, Missouri police officers wearing helmets, face shields and vests with some holding cans of pepper spray. — Protesters go face-to-face with police officers in Kansas City, Missouri on May 31.

As protests over police violence spread from coast to coast, we hear what listeners have to say about the tension, and speak with a journalist, faith leader and criminal justice expert.

Brandt Williams, reporter for MPR News
Rev. Dr. Vernon Howard Jr., president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Kansas City and senior pastor of St. Mark Union Church
Ken Novak, professor of criminal justice and criminology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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Luke X. Martin

As culture editor, I oversee KCUR’s coverage of race, culture, the arts, food and sports. I work with reporters to make sure our stories reflect the fullest view of the place we call home, so listeners and readers feel primed to explore the places, projects and people who make up a vibrant Kansas City. Email me at luke@kcur.org.

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