Minneapolis's Hidden History of Indifference

Minneapolis’s progressive image hides a painful history of exclusion and indifference for Black residents, tracing back to Frederick Douglass’s visit in 1873 and deepening through Indigenous dispossession. Justin Ellis’s book “Cruelty” unpacks how systemic neglect—often invisible even to those living it—allowed tragedies like George Floyd’s murder to unfold. He critiques even revered figures like Hubert Humphrey for policies that reassured white voters without truly empowering marginalized communities. Through his own family’s generational struggles, Ellis reveals how well-intentioned reforms rarely stick, until moments like Operation Metro Surge ignite a collective refusal to accept the status quo—offering a glimmer of radical hope. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e61574e285fdfc41