Protesters say change is possible — if political momentum lasts

from Civic · host Laura Wenus, Mel Baker

After George Floyd was killed by police officers in Minneapolis, protestors have been taking to the streets to demand justice and end police violence against black people and other people of color. We collected some demonstrators' thoughts on what moved them to participate. This is part of a series that includes voices from protests early in the week. Hear more perspectives soon.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jun 5, 2020

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

Protesters say change is possible — if political momentum lasts

0:00 39:00

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

How Do We Fix It? DaviesContent We report on the people projects and ideas of Braver Angels, the largest volunteer-led grassroots movement to bridge partisan divides. Braver Angels brings people together from right, left and center, and works to restore America's civic muscle through curiosity and dialogue. From politics to the personal, we're about listening with humility and courage to those we disagree with. Produced by DaviesContent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. The Chris Spangle Show We Are Libertarians The Chris Spangle Show helps you make sense of current events, politics, and culture through the lenses of Christian faith and libertarian principles. With sharp analysis, historical insight, and relatable conversations, Chris offers clarity in chaos - encouraging personal responsibility, civic action, and thoughtful engagement with the world around us. Rejecting tribalism and top-down control, the show challenges you to lead with conviction, serve others, and live out the values that sustain a free and thriving society. Join us to defend liberty, strengthen your community, and renew culture - one conversation at a time. Civic Tech 101 UC3P Civic Tech 101 interviews individuals working in the public and nonprofit sectors to understand how technology is being applied to social problems – for better or worse. From analyzing open data to applying algorithms, we cover approaches and projects that are having a significant effect on how the nonprofit and public sectors function. Our interviewees explain the benefits of their work, the limitations of technology, and how to get involved. St. Pete X St. Petersburg Group St Pete X features business and civic leaders in St. Petersburg Florida who share their insight, expertise and love of our special city. An initiative of the St. Petersburg Group, St Pete X strives to connect and elevate the city by sharing the voices of its citizens, and to bring awareness to the opportunities offered by the great St. Petersburg renaissance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Civic?

This episode is 39 minutes long.

When was this Civic episode published?

This episode was published on June 5, 2020.

Can I download this Civic episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!