The death of George Floyd, a black man killed while being forcefully detained by a Minneapolis Police officer, has sparked peaceful demonstrations and destructive riots between protesters and police in the Twin Cities and across the country. How does racial and cultural trauma affect black Americans and others? What are the needed supports and treatments to promote healing? How can a trauma-informed approach de-escalate interactions and help prevent future deadly incidents?

Join MPR News host Angela Davis for a recorded discussion with cultural trauma experts about the most recent high-profile incident to become an example of historic racial injustice. Angela will be joined by community leaders and cultural trauma experts including Resmaa Menakem, LICSW, cultural trauma expert and founder of Justice Leadership Solutions in Minneapolis and Justin Terrell, Executive Director of Minnesota Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage.

Air Window Opens: Thursday, June 4
Length: One-hour
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This special is a recording of a virtual event held on June 3, 2020 and is produced by Call to Mind, American Public Media’s initiative to foster new conversations about mental health. Stations may air through June 30, 2020 unless a significant news event affects the context of the conversation.