Winston Smith Memorial on Lake Street, Minneapolis

A makeshift memorial for Winston Smith is seen on Lake Street in Minneapolis. Smith was killed on June 3rd by a Federal task force on top of a nearby parking ramp. The "BLM" graffiti visible on the building's facade and the "WATER" containers suggest the memorial was established during or in the aftermath of protests related to racial justice. The memorial includes flowers, candles, and handwritten signs, reflecting a community's grief and remembrance.
A makeshift memorial for Winston Smith is seen on Lake Street in Minneapolis. Smith was killed on June 3rd by a Federal task force on top of a nearby parking ramp. The "BLM" graffiti visible on the building's facade and the "WATER" containers suggest the memorial was established during or in the aftermath of protests related to racial justice. The memorial includes flowers, candles, and handwritten signs, reflecting a community's grief and remembrance.
Photo taken in June 2021.
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