I am proud to share the latest episode of the MinneCulture Podcast: What do we do now? Minnesota Artists respond to the Killing of George Floyd.

This episode will take you on a tour of Minneapolis, from the memorial where folks gather for a healing jingle dress dance...to the American Indian Cultural Corridor, where rapper Tall Paul describes catching some teens from Wisconsin allegedly trying to rob a liquor store and making them call their parents....to the area of the scorched 3rd precinct, where we get a tour from a graffiti artist who will absolutely change the way you think about graffiti art and community conversation.

Listen here:

When George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on Memorial Day, pain and anger blasted like a shock wave across the Twin Cities and the world. Floyd’s death was followed by a week of protests, marches and sometimes violent unrest. In this episode, KFAI’s Melissa Olson takes us to the intersection of 38th and Chicago Ave, where Native jingle dress dancers offered a ceremony of healing. We also hear from Twin Cities hip-hop artist Tall Paul, who recounts his experience patrolling south Minneapolis and protecting local businesses during the uprising. Then we take a gritty walking tour of unsanctioned artwork, hosted by graffiti artist Peyton Scott Russell.