Chief Rondo
Securing Justice for the Murder of George Floyd
$64.78
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
18 June 2025
Summary
Upon the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd comes an account of leadership, justice, and race by Medaria “Rondo” Arradondo, the first Black police chief of Minnesota.
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police. Soon, the city and the entire nation erupted with the most destructive and costly civil unrest since the Los Angeles riots twenty-eight years earlier. Standing steadfast in the middle was Medaria “Rondo” Arradondo, a man who und…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781635769470 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1635769477 |
| Author: | Medaria Rondo Arradondo, Jennifer Amie, Chief Medaria "Rondo" Arradondo |
| Publisher: | Diversion Books |
| Imprint: | Diversion Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 18 June 2025 |
| Weight: | 456g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 152mm x 229mm |
Critics Review
“In May 2020, police Chief Medaria ‘Rondo’ Arradondo didn’t expect to be at the center of one the most pivotal moments in recent American history. But just as that day served as an awakening for our country, it also became the moment when he truly stepped into his destiny as a servant leader. Chief Rondo is a story of a man thrust into a maelstrom, where the Thin Blue Line collided with cries to protect Black lives. It’s a powerful portrait of a man who straddles both worlds and provides essential lessons in these uncertain times.”
—Birmingham, Alabama, Mayor Randall L. Woodfin, author of Son of Birmingham
Medaria Rondo Arradondo
Chief Medaria “Rondo” Arradondo was appointed as Minneapolis’ first Black Chief of Police in 2017. He has gained national recognition for his role in leading Black and Blue through the George Floyd crisis, securing justice and implementing reforms while enhancing transparency. National awareness of Rondo’s role in bringing justice for George Floyd led to his appearances on 60 Minutes, Real Time with Bill Maher, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, NBC and NPR. Rondo retired in 2022 after 32 years of service and now serves as President and CEO of Optimus Sui Consulting, LLC. He remains active as a Minneapolis Public Housing Commissioner and Executive Board Member of Fentanyl Free Communities. Through his consulting firm, Rondo advises a range of clients, including major corporations and organizations, on leadership and social justice. His upcoming film documentary, RONDO, will expand on his leadership through the George Floyd crisis and his time as police chief.
Jennifer Amie is a born-and-raised South Minneapolis native. A writer with deep roots as both a magazine journalist and a staff writer for educational institutions, she specializes in the worlds of art, culture, nature, science, and people who are catalysts of change. She received a BA from Reed College and an MA in journalism from the University of Minnesota, and currently resides in Portland, Oregon.
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