Yes4Minneapolis and the National Movement to End Police Violence

George Floyd’s murder by the Minneapolis Police sparked national and international outrage. In the aftermath of the tragedy, organizers around the country have been working to end police violence and promote alternative approaches to public safety, grounded in community care and racial justice.

Hear from Corenia Smith, a nationally recognized expert on the movement to end police violence, about her experiences running the Yes4Minneapolis campaign. She’ll talk about the obstacles to meaningful systems change and share her vision for public safety beyond just policing. Smith (she/her) is a Black, queer, cis woman with a professional background in nursing. Working/rising at the intersection of policy, politics, and campaigning, she actualizes reproductive justice in her work. She has a love of Steven Universe, plants, board games, and otherwise enjoys hanging out at home with her husband and dog. She values learning, transformative growth, radical collaboration and leadership.

Sponsored by College of Liberal Arts Office of the Dean and the Office of Equity and Inclusion. Contact Nicolle.Zeller@metrostate.edu with event questions.