The meaning of George Floyd

Moderator: David Maraniss
Panelist: Toluse Olurunnipp
Panelist: Robert Samuels

Location: Shannon Hall in Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St. 

Before he was infamously murdered by Minneapolis police, George Floyd’s life was shaped by systemic racism in housing, schools and health care. David Maraniss talks with two Washington Post colleagues who have published a new book about Floyd’s life and what has come from his death.

Session sponsored by Madison Community Foundation

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