Minneapolis Uprising: The Murder of George Floyd
Photography from Minneapolis

August 2023

Ricky Cobb Rallies and Brass Solidarity at George Floyd Square

Rallies outside the Hennepin County Government Center and street-level memorials at George Floyd Square, August 2023

On July 31, 2023, Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Ryan Londregan shot and killed Ricky Cobb II, a 33-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop in Minneapolis. Within days, activists were gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center demanding that County Attorney Mary Moriarty charge Londregan, whom the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension had already identified in the homicide.

The rallies drew organizers with direct ties to the political moment. Toussaint Morrison, who had worked on Moriarty's campaign, was among those who spoke, publicly calling on her to act. Elizer Darris also addressed the crowd outside the Government Center.

A vigil was held at George Floyd Square, at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, drew Brass Solidarity to perform there, and flyers and stickers calling for justice spread through the intersection's memorials.

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Activists speak asking for charges against police officerView full post: Speakers Address Crowd at Ricky Cobb II Rally in Minneapolis
August 4, 2023 — Activists gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis to demand accountability in the death of Ricky Cobb II. The group urged Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty to charge Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Ryan Londregan, identified by the BCA, in Cobb's homicide. Toussaint Morrison, who had previously supported Moriarty's campaign, was present, calling on her to "do the right thing."
Toussaint Morrison speaking at Ricky Cobb protestView full post: Toussaint Morrison Addresses Crowd Outside Hennepin County Government Center
August 4, 2023 — Toussaint Morrison speaks at a protest outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis. Activists gathered to urge Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty to charge Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Ryan Londregan in the homicide of Ricky Cobb II. Morrison, who has a history of engagement with Moriarty, including work on her campaign videos, implored her to "do the right thing."
Elizer Darris speaking at Ricky Cobb rallyView full post: Toussaint Morrison Speaks at Rally Outside Hennepin County Government Center
August 4, 2023 — Elizer Darris speaks at a rally outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis. The protest was organized to demand that the County Attorney charge Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the death of Ricky Cobb II. Cobb, a civilian, was shot and killed during a traffic stop on July 31, 2023.
Sign reading All Cops are Derek ChauvinView full post: “All Cops Are Derek Chauvin” Sign at Ricky Cobb II Rally
August 4, 2023 — Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minnesota, holding signs that express solidarity with victims of police violence. One sign reads "All Cops Are Derek Chauvin," referencing the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd. The rally also called for charges against Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the killing of Ricky Cobb II, who died on July 31, 2023, following a traffic stop.
Newly built US post office with green grassView full post: New US Post Office on Minnehaha Avenue at Dusk
August 5, 2023 — The United States Post Office in Minneapolis, rebuilt after its destruction during the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The original post office, located near the Minneapolis police third precinct, was among the structures damaged during the protests.
Rocky Cobb protest sign at a vigilView full post: “Justice for Ricky Cobb II” Flyer on a Bus Shelter Bench
August 5, 2023 — A flyer calling for justice for Ricky Cobb II rests on a bench at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. Cobb, a 33-year-old Black man, was killed by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper during a traffic stop on July 31, 2023.
Brass Solidarity performs at Ricky Cobb VigilView full post: “People Over Property” Sign at George Floyd Square Vigil
August 5, 2023 — Brass Solidarity performs at a vigil for Ricky Cobb II at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.
Cristian Rivera Coba and heart painted on sidewalkView full post: Cristian Rivera Coba’s Name Painted on Pavement at George Floyd Square
August 5, 2023 — A vigil for Ricky Cobb II at George Floyd Square. Cobb was killed by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper during a traffic stop on July 31, 2023.
Justice for Ricky Cobb II stickersView full post: “Traffic Stops Should Not Be a Death Warrant” Stickers at George Floyd Square
August 5, 2023 — Stickers advocating for "Justice for Ricky Cobb II" are displayed at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. Ricky Cobb II was killed by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper during a traffic stop on July 31, 2023.
Giant raised fist sculpture with "Land Back" sign at George Floyd Square on 38th Street in Minneapolis.View full post: “Land Back” Fist Sculpture at 38th and Chicago
August 9, 2023 — The raised fist sculpture at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, the site where George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on May 25, 2020.
All women are beautiful artsy billboardView full post: “All Women Are Beautiful” Billboard Above E 38th Street
August 9, 2023 — A billboard displaying "All Women Are Beautiful" is visible above George Floyd Square at E 38th St in Minneapolis. This artwork was created by 8th-grade students from Franklin Middle School as part of the Social Justice Billboard Project. The project has been showcasing local artists since July 2020.
Black Love Unity Foods George Floyd SquareView full post: “Black Love” Barricades Outside Unity Foods at George Floyd Square
August 9, 2023 — Unity Foods (formerly Cup Foods) at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue inside George Floyd Square in August 2023. Goerge Floyd was killed outside the corner store on May 25th, 2020.
Red metal canopy structure with "Where There's People There's Power" text at The People's Way in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis.View full post: “Where There’s People There’s Power” at George Floyd Square
August 9, 2023 — George Floyd Square sits at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. The property was formerly a Speedway gas station before it closed following the May 2020 death of George Floyd nearby. In 2021, the city of Minneapolis purchased the station with plans to turn it into a permanent memorial space.
2 art billboards over Unity Foods in MinneapolisView full post: “I Can’t Breathe” and “We Are One” Billboards at George Floyd Square
August 9, 2023 — Billboards created by 8th-grade students from Franklin Middle School are displayed above Unity Foods at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. These artworks are part of the Social Justice Billboard Project, which has been showcasing local artists since July 2020.
Painted fist sculptures and signage at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis mark the community gathering space.View full post: Unity Foods and the “Welcome to George Floyd Square” Sign
August 9, 2023 — George Floyd Square sits at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, the site where George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on May 25, 2020.
The People's Closet at George Floyd Square in August 2023View full post: “The People’s Closet” Sign at a Bus Shelter in George Floyd Square
August 9, 2023 — The People's Closet at George Floyd Square. Located inside a re-used former Metro Transit bus station, the closet has been continuously filled with clothing. The clothing, including shoes and other gear, is available to anyone in the community and has been maintained since 2020.
Unity Foods sign above George Floyd muralView full post: Unity Foods Mural at Dusk, George Floyd Square
August 12, 2023 — The George Floyd mural on the side of Unity Foods (Cup Foods). The mural is located around the corner from where George Floyd was killed in May 2020 by the Minneapolis Police.
Night photo of Chicago Ave in George Floyd SquareView full post: Dusk Along Chicago Avenue at George Floyd Square
August 12, 2023 — Chicago Avenue at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, August 2023.
Informational panel for "Say Their Names" cemetery art installation at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.View full post: “Stolen Land, Stolen Lives” Sign at Say Their Names Cemetery
August 12, 2023 — Say Their Names Cemetery is an art installation at George Floyd Square marking the site with rows of small white headstones, each bearing the name of a person killed by police.
Black Lives Matter sign in the Moxy Hotel window on Lake Street in Minneapolis.View full post: “Black Lives Matter” Sign in a Moxy Hotel Window on Lake Street
August 15, 2023 — A "Black Lives Matter" sign is displayed in the window of the Moxy Hotel on Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood.
Lift being used to paint billboard on parking rampView full post: Mural Painters on a Lift at the Seven Points Mall Parking Ramp
August 26, 2023 — A new mural being painted on the parking garage next to Seven Points Mall at Lake and Girard in Uptown Minneapolis. Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021 on the top floor which led to months of protest.
Artists paint a mural on parking garageView full post: Mural Painters on a Boom Lift at Seven Points Mall Parking Ramp
August 26, 2023 — Artists paint a mural on the Seven Points Mall parking garage in Uptown Minneapolis, a site that became a focal point of protests following the killing of Winston Smith by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.
Color of Change billboard in front of skylineView full post: “Action Speaks” Billboard Above Lee’s Liquor Bar in Minneapolis
August 30, 2023 — A billboard in Downtown Minneapolis displays a message from Color of Change, an organization focused on racial justice. The advertisement, seen on August 30, 2023, features a person with tape over their mouth, bearing the words "ACTION SPEAKS," and the slogan "UNTIL JUSTICE IS REAL.COM."

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