MPR News presents North Star Journey Live
Five years after the murder of George Floyd:
The healing and rebuilding that still needs to happen
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 – 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Pillsbury House Theatre
3501 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
This is the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s life taken by police in south Minneapolis. His name is known around the world, and his death sparked a global uprising. For the Black communities in Minneapolis, however, the story didn’t begin there, and it hasn’t ended. Long before 2020, these communities were organizing, creating and demanding change.
In the immediate aftermath, promises were made — to invest in racial equity, to transform business practices, and to reckon with systems of harm. Some progress followed. Cultural conversations shifted. Corporate and civic institutions pledged to see the world through a new lens. Still, in the neighborhoods where George Floyd lived and died, the question remains: Has that change truly taken root?
This May, MPR News’ North Star Journey Live will bring together Black leaders from south Minneapolis for a candid conversation. They will reflect on what has changed, what hasn’t, and what justice really looks like when defined by the people most impacted. What does healing require when the spotlight fades, but the work continues?
Angela Davis is the host of MPR News with Angela Davis, a weekday talk show that airs at 9 a.m. She joined MPR News in November 2018 after more than 25 years of television reporting and anchoring in the Twin Cities and other cities throughout the country. Davis leads conversations on a wide variety of topics including how the state is changing, Minnesota’s persistent racial disparities, economic issues, education and mental health. The program includes insight from experts and listeners who call in during the live broadcast.
Our Guests
About The Series
North Star Journey Live is a series of events that delves into questions of equity in Minnesota and doesn’t look away from our persistent racial disparities. Through live discussions with community leaders, shaped by our curious and engaged audience, we hope to encourage new connections and relationships that will help Minnesota communities make progress toward justice.
