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The history of the Minneapolis Police and how George Floyd's murder was a century in the making.
Historian Yohuru Williams explores the history of reforming the Minneapolis Police and how George Floyd's murder was a century in the making. The streaming series is a compelling blend of deep research, candid interviews, and rare archival footage. Paradox peers into the past of mayoral politics, community activism, and police union pushback to better consider our public safety future.
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Preview: Season 18 Episode 2 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Historian Yohuru Williams explores the history of reforming the Minneapolis Police and how George Floyd's murder was a century in the making. The streaming series is a compelling blend of deep research, candid interviews, and rare archival footage. Paradox peers into the past of mayoral politics, community activism, and police union pushback to better consider our public safety future.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- Why is historical recovery important?
- There's a difference between history and memory.
- [Yohuru] Such an important find here.
- [Michael] The police union really ramps up its political involvement.
- You have to decide who is going to be your base.
- There is such a long and deep history of the policing of Native bodies and Black bodies.
What we see happen in 2020 is unfortunately not unique.
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Clip: S18 Ep2 | 2m 11s | Ophelia Rice was the first of a long line of Black women to stand up against police abuses. (2m 11s)
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Clip: S18 Ep2 | 3m 36s | In 1934, thousands of workers took to the streets to demand a union. (3m 36s)
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