George Floyd Graffiti on Retaining Wall, South Minneapolis

George Floyd written on concrete blocks
Graffiti bearing the name "George Floyd" is visible on a retaining wall in South Minneapolis. This artwork appeared in the context of the widespread protests and civil unrest that followed Floyd's murder by a Minneapolis police officer in May 2020. The graffiti serves as a memorial and a statement of remembrance for Floyd, whose death brought national and international attention to issues of racial injustice and police brutality. The retaining wall itself is a piece of urban infrastructure, likely part of the city's streetscape or property division, now serving as a canvas for public expression during a period of significant social upheaval.
Photo taken in September 2021.
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