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George Floyd’s murder one year ago sparked days of local unrest and global protests over the treatment of Black people by police.  In the year since then, local and national officials have debated police reform. And the video of a white police officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes has led to renewed discussions about how to address inequality across almost every aspect of American life — from criminal justice systems to schools, housing and workplaces.  Host Angela Davis reflected on how George Floyd changed us in a national broadcast that included interviews with Floyd’s aunt and community healers.  Guests: BraVada Garrett-Akinsanya, known as Dr. B., is a clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents and adults. She is president and founder of Brakins Consulting a Psychological Services in Plymouth and executive director of African American Child Wellness Institute, Inc., in north Minneapolis.  Nina Moini is a reporter with MPR News and part of the team that covered George Floyd’s murder, the protests and the trial of Derek Chauvin.