Rebuilding & Reimagining South Minneapolis 5 Years After the Murder of George Floyd & Our Community\u2019s Reckoning<\/h1>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/span><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tFive years after the murder of George Floyd, South Minneapolis is not a symbol of despair \u2014 it is a canvas of resilience, hope, and community-led transformation. Across the city, individuals and organizations have stepped into the moment, reimagining spaces, healing communities, and building a future where everyone can thrive. These leaders remind us that we all do better when we all do better.<\/p>\n
Today, we\u2019re lifting up the work of McKnight grantees who are rebuilding and reimagining South Minneapolis\u2014a community forever marked by the violent loss of George Floyd\u2019s life\u2014and creating spaces for equity, healing, and opportunity. We asked leaders from these powerful, community-centered organizations to reflect on the five years since Mr. Floyd\u2019s murder, and their diverse, inspiring responses remind us why this work matters. We\u2019re deeply grateful to these courageous characters and nonprofits, and proud to partner with them as we strive together toward the just, creative, and abundant future we know is possible for everyone.<\/p>\n
\n- What inspires you in times of challenge or uncertainty?<\/em><\/li>\n
- What lessons have you learned through your work since 2020?<\/em><\/li>\n
- What does it take to foster resilience and positive change in disinvested communities?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Here is what they told us.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
Five years after the murder of George Floyd, South Minneapolis is not a symbol of despair \u2014 it is a canvas of resilience, hope, and community-led transformation. Across the city, individuals and organizations have stepped into the moment, reimagining spaces, healing communities, and building a future where everyone can thrive. These leaders remind us that we all do better when we all do better.<\/p>\n
Today, we\u2019re lifting up the work of McKnight grantees who are rebuilding and reimagining South Minneapolis\u2014a community forever marked by the violent loss of George Floyd\u2019s life\u2014and creating spaces for equity, healing, and opportunity. We asked leaders from these powerful, community-centered organizations to reflect on the five years since Mr. Floyd\u2019s murder, and their diverse, inspiring responses remind us why this work matters. We\u2019re deeply grateful to these courageous characters and nonprofits, and proud to partner with them as we strive together toward the just, creative, and abundant future we know is possible for everyone.<\/p>\n
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- What inspires you in times of challenge or uncertainty?<\/em><\/li>\n
- What lessons have you learned through your work since 2020?<\/em><\/li>\n
- What does it take to foster resilience and positive change in disinvested communities?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Here is what they told us.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
- What lessons have you learned through your work since 2020?<\/em><\/li>\n