Be Aware Be Kind signs on fence at former Roof Depot, Minneapolis
Signs reading "Be Aware" and "Be Kind" are affixed to a chain-link fence in front of the former Roof Depot building in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The building, a former distribution center for roofing supplies, has been vacant since the company's closure. The signs, likely placed by community members, serve as a message of solidarity and mutual respect, possibly in response to social unrest or other challenging events in the area. The use of simple, hand-painted lettering and fabric ties suggests a grassroots effort to promote positive community values.
Photo taken in September 2021. © 2026 Chad Davis



