Protest Sign at St. Paul Capitol: Give Police to Grandmothers

Give the police department to the grandmothers
A protester holds a sign during a march at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. The sign, attributed to Junada Petrus, reads "Could we please give the police dept to the grand mothers?", reflecting calls for alternative approaches to public safety. This protest was part of the widespread demonstrations that occurred in St. Paul and Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd in May 2020, advocating for police reform and social justice. The Minnesota State Capitol grounds frequently serve as a gathering place for public assemblies and protests, highlighting its role as a site for civic engagement.
Photo taken in August 2020.
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Give the police department to the grandmothers
Students march at the Minnesota State Capitol. A protest holds a sign that reads “Could we please give the police dept to the grand mothers?”.

Downtown, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Photo taken in August 2020. © Chad Davis
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