Marcia Howard
President of the Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59, and a community steward of George Floyd Square who has been an active organizer and protector of neighbors during protests and rapid-response actions.
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Jun 3, 2025 • 30min
George Floyd Square, Five Years Later
Marcia Howard, president of the Minneapolis Federation of Educators, and Brandt Williams, a senior editor at MPR News, delve into the profound impact of George Floyd's murder five years later. They discuss the ongoing struggle for police reform, highlighting promises unfulfilled by city leaders. Howard emphasizes the crucial role of educators in activism, while both guests reflect on the transformation of George Floyd Square into a symbol of justice. The complexities surrounding community safety and urban infrastructure are also examined, underscoring the continuing fight against systemic oppression.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 25min
'They picked the wrong state': how Minneapolis is fighting back
Marcia Howard, president of the Minneapolis Federation of Educators and community steward of George Floyd Square, discusses organizing after the 2020 uprising. She recounts the week of federal raids and a fatal shooting. She describes grassroots rapid-response networks, mutual aid, daily coordination, and calls to abolish ICE.
