The story of Minneapolis policing unfolds through a century of reform and unrest.

The Maryland Lynching Memorial Project and the Institute for Common Power have partnered to present a new documentary by University of St. Thomas professor, Dr. Yohuru Williams, Paradox: Echoes of Reform and the Minneapolis Police.

Historian Yohuru Williams explores the history of reforming the Minneapolis Police and how George Floyd’s murder was a century in the making. The three-part series is a compelling blend of deep research, candid interviews, and rare archival footage. Paradox peers into the past of mayoral politics, community activism, and police union pushback to better consider our public safety future.