Richfield, MN – One year after police shot and killed 31-year-old father, husband, and hip hop artist Brian Quiñones, his family and supporters gather for a night of remembrance. Tune in this evening to Unicorn Riot’s live streaming coverage:
Also known as ‘Blessed the M.C.’,…
Minneapolis, MN – Lionel Lewis was 26-years-old when he died in police custody in northern Minnesota in 2002. Lewis’ daughter, Mia, was only one at the time.
Mia is dedicating her birthday this year to her father and has organized a public demonstration in remembrance…
On August 19, 2009, the body of 24-year-old Justin Teigen was found in a recycling center after a disputed interaction with St. Paul Police officers.
Today, protesters in Minnesota are honoring Teigen’s memory on the 11th anniversary of his death. Watch Unicorn Riot’s live coverage…
Minneapolis, MN – With threat of eviction hanging overhead, today residents of the Sanctuary in Powderhorn Park are sharing their experiences being repeatedly displaced and evicted by police. See the live stream from the presser in the park below.
Established on June 10, the first…
Minneapolis, MN – On Monday, July 20, dozens of houseless people were displaced and about 20 people were arrested as law enforcement executed an eviction of the eastern portion of a sanctuary tent encampment in Powderhorn Park.
After the raid, Unicorn Riot spoke to community…
Minneapolis, MN – Waves of rage tore through the Twin Cities community after a video of Minneapolis police officers mercilessly killing George Floyd went viral. Fires were lit across the world as a new movement spread rapidly with the goal of dismantling the police and…
Minneapolis, MN – A community coalition which recommended changes to a new contract between Minneapolis Police and the city are calling for contract transparency and an end to closed-door meetings.
As police conduct continues to be a hot-button topic, community members from MPLS For A…