5th annual Rise & Remember May 23-25

Join the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder for a powerful and timely community event reflecting on the five years since George Floyd's murder and examining the progress—or lack thereof—toward justice, equity, and police reform.

Moderated by MSR’s CEO/Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard, this free public forum will feature deep and honest conversations with leaders in law enforcement, criminal justice, civil rights, education, and families directly impacted by police violence.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Time: Doors open at 5 p.m.; Panel from 5:30–8 p.m.

Location: University of Minnesota UROC

2001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Cost: Free | Light bites provided

Five Years After the Murder of George Floyd

A Look at the Past and Where Do We Go from Here?

Five Years After the Murder of George Floyd: A Look at the Past and Where Do We Go from Here?

Join the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder for a powerful and timely community event reflecting on the five years since George Floyd's murder and examining the progress—or lack thereof—toward justice, equity, and police reform.

Moderated by MSR’s CEO/Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard, this free public forum will feature deep and honest conversations with leaders in law enforcement, criminal justice, civil rights, education, and families directly impacted by police violence.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Time: Doors open at 5 p.m.; Panel from 5:30–8 p.m.

Location: University of Minnesota UROC

2001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Cost: Free | Light bites provided

Featured Panelists

Medaria Arradondo – Former Minneapolis police chief, Optimus Sui Consulting

Nekima Levy Armstrong – Civil rights attorney and founder, Racial Justice Network

Dr. Yohuru Williams – Director, Racial Justice Initiative, University of St. Thomas

Mary Moriarty – Hennepin County Attorney