One year ago, George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer, sparking unrest in the Twin Cities and mass protests across the world.

The intersection where he was killed - 38th and Chicago - will be transformed today into an outdoor festival with food, children's activities, and musical performances. A candlelight vigil of the site begins tonight at 8 pm, and this afternoon the Gov. Tim Walz is asking people to observe 9:29 seconds of silence to begin at 1 pm.

MPR News will present special reports and relevant discussion throughout the day, and tonight from 8- 10 pm you can hear a special episode of The Message featuring songs of protest, grief, rage, frustration and hope.

What songs of reflection do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, one year after the killing of George Floyd?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

H.E.R. - I Can't Breathe
Charles Bradley - Heartaches and Pain
Mavis Staples - Change
The Five Stairsteps - Ooh Child
Maria Isa - Como Duele (Bomba 4 Big Floyd)
Tracy Chapman - Talkin' Bout a Revolution
Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth
Michael Kiwanuka - Black Man In A White World
Sam Cooke - A Change is Going to Come