The Extra Dimension #54: Justice for George
On May 25th, 2020, George Floyd was killed at the hands of those sworn to protect and serve him. His death sparked weeks of protests, marches, police brutality, riots, and political change. Join Ian as he struggles to process everthing that has happened to his community.
Episode summary
00:00 | Intro
01:36 | Community Response
06:04 | Steve Fletcher: “The sanctity of life is a low bar”
Image: mural for George Floyd
Image: “Black Lives Matter” painted on street
Image: “Defund the Police” painted on street
08:53 | “I can’t breathe” by Abha Karnick
13:29 | Mother protecting her children at the Oakdale protest
Image: “He’s in
custody! He’s in custody! This is news!”
16:00 | Rioting & looting
18:05 | MLK: “The riot is the language of the unheard”
21:48 | Killer Mike: “Don’t burn your own house down”
Images: Riot Destruction on University Ave
33:07 | Useful resources, the role of technology in this crisis
- Minneapolis Situation Map 2020 – Google My Maps
- Flightradar24 Flight Tracker – Apps on Google Play
- Image: high school graduate attending protest in cap & gown
- COVID-19 testing sites in Minnesota
- 8 Can’t Wait
- Research – Campaign Zero
- Seven reforms needed now to loosen the grip of the Minneapolis Police Federation on the city it is holding hostage
- Police Use of Force Project
- Neighborhood Watch + Resources – Google Docs
- Minneapolis City Council Members Announce Intent To Disband The Police Department, Invest In Proven Community-Led Public Safety – The Appeal
- twin city sidewalks: Minneapolis Police Violence is a Statewide Issue
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