Nine minutes, 29 seconds: The length of time that then-Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on the neck of George Floyd.
Floyd's murder on May 25, 2020 — caught on video and shared with the world — shook viewers to their core, sparking protests and a push for change.
One year after Floyd's murder, where do we stand as people, a city, a region and beyond? This partnership between KCUR 89.3 And 41 Action News looks back at the minutes that moved Kansas City and the resulting conversations towards progress, and examines the work still to be done.
Join 41 Action News anchor Dia Wall for a live panel discussion about the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder and its impact on Kansas City on Tuesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. Panelists include KCUR 89.3 journalist Carlos Moreno, Mayor Quinton Lucas, Kansas City Missouri Police Department Capt. Jeffrey Hughley, RE: Owner Chrysalyn Huff and protestor Bukeka Blakemore.
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On the anniversary of George Floyd's murder, KCUR revisits images from the past year of social unrest and solidarity in Kansas City.
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Looking back on the protests over George Floyd’s murder, KCUR and 41 Action News captured frustration, desperation, heartache and hope — a national tragedy felt on a local level.
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Several Country Club Plaza business owners look back at the George Floyd protests and how they changed their own views on privilege and race.
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The murder of George Floyd one year ago was revelatory for many who had never stood up for racial justice. For some residents around Kansas City, the murder turned out to be a surprisingly pivotal moment.
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Mayor Quinton Lucas announced a plan to reallocate about one-fifth of the Kansas City Police Department budget that was welcomed by some civil rights leaders in Kansas City but also raised questions about his motives.
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In these polarized times, it’s no surprise that there are those who condemn the protests, believe police are unfairly villified, and question the current conversation about racial injustice George Floyd’s death inspired.