Sparked: George Floyd, Racism, and the Progressive IllusionReflections on race in Minnesota in the wake of George Floyd's death and the uprisings that followed, as told by current and former residents of the state. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, was killed by Minneapolis police officers, sparking months of unrest at home and around the world. As millions took to the streets to express their outrage and speak out against systemic racism, injustice, and institutionalized violence, the city