The Black Liberation Movement: Mirror of America

https://www.mnhs.org/blackhistory-blackvoices The murder of George Floyd catapulted Minneapolis to the epicenter of the Black Liberation Movement. What do we mean when we say “Black Liberation” and the “Black Liberation Movement”? What are the catalysts for these movements historically and how have they been met in Minnesota and in the US?

Join distinguished University of St. Thomas professor Dr. Yohuru Williams and a panel of Black history-keepers as they chart the evolution of Black protest in Minnesota and on a national scale, from slavery through today.

Black History, Black Voices is an MNHS initiative that centers Black narratives, history, and issues. Through ongoing programs, content, and resources created by Black historians, artists, activists, and community leaders, this initiative will deepen the understanding of Black history in Minnesota and the contributions Black Americans have made.