Sounds of Blackness, Rise and Remember 2025, George Floyd Square

Sounds of Blackness performs at the Rise and Remember festival in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis. This annual festival commemorates the anniversary of George Floyd's murder by Minneapolis police, transforming the site into a space for remembrance and community gathering. George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, emerged as a protest site and memorial following Floyd's death on May 25, 2020. The square continues to serve as a significant public space for activism, reflection, and cultural events that address racial justice and police accountability.