Walgreens Arson Fire, 4323 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis
August 2020
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Walgreens Drug Store located at 4323 Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis. Minneapolis Fire Department arrives to put out an arson fire during civil unrest on the morning of August 27th, 2020.
August 2020
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ATT Store located at 1433 W Lake St in Uptown Minneapolis. Looting and vandalism after unrest in the morning hours of August 27th, 2020.
Homeless man on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis Police riot response
August 2020
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A homeless man sits on Nicollet Mall asking for help while riot police move in after rioting broke out following the false rumors of a downtown shooting by the police. The man died of a suicide.
Man aids protester pepper-sprayed by MPD, Downtown Minneapolis, Aug 2020
August 2020
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A man helps a woman who had been pepper sprayed by the Minneapolis Police following unrest that broke out over false rumors of a police shooting.
Hennepin Sheriffs patrol Nordstrom Rack after False Rumors riot
August 2020
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Hennepin County Sheriffs Officers patrol outside the Norstrom Rack and IDS Center in Minneapolis after looting and vandalism on August 27th, 2020.
Minneapolis police arrest looters in Downtown Minneapolis
August 2020
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Arrests made by Minneapolis Police in downtown Minneapolis after looting broke out following false rumors of a Minneapolis Police shooting. The death of the man was a suicide.
Pizza Boxes, ‘Only Touch Your Slice’, Hennepin County Jail, Aug 2020
August 2020
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Pizza delivered to protesters outside the Hennepin County Jail in downtown Minneapolis by “jail support” as they demand the release of protesters arrested earlier in the evening. Protesters had marched after Jacob Blake was shot in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Hennepin County Officers in riot gear at Public Safety Facility
August 2020
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Hennepin County Sheriffs Officers holding cans of irritants inside the garage of the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility, a downtown Minneapolis jail.
Protesters were gathering demanding the release of other protesters who were arrested earlier in the evening after a protest through downtown in a Jacob Blake solidarity march.
Armed Sheriff’s Officers on Hennepin County Public Safety Facility
August 2020
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Hennepin County Sheriff's Officers guarding the Hennepin County Jail in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters had gathered after a dozen protesters were arrested following a large march downtown in solidarity with Jacob Blake.
Vandalized doors at Hennepin County Public Safety Facility
August 2020
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Vandalism of the front doors of the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility in downtown Minneapolis.
Sheriff’s Officers Guard Hennepin County Public Safety Facility
August 2020
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Hennepin County Sheriff's Officers guarding the Hennepin County Jail in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters were gathered after a dozen protesters were arrested following a large march downtown in solidarity with Jacob Blake.
Hennepin County Sheriff’s Officer, Gas Mask, Minneapolis Jail
August 2020
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Hennepin County Sheriffs Officer with a gas mask on outside the Hennepin County Jail in downtown Minneapolis.
Hennepin County Sheriff’s Officers Guarding Public Safety Facility
August 2020
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Hennepin County Sheriff's Officers guarding the Hennepin County Jail in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters were gathering after about a dozen protesters were arrested following a large march in solidarity with Jacob Blake.
Minneapolis Protesters at Hennepin County Jail after arrests
August 2020
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Protesters gather at the downtown jail seeking the release of protesters who were arrested earlier in the evening at a downtown Minneapolis march.
Hennepin County Jail Inmates Listen to Protesters Below
August 2020
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Inmates inside the City Hall Jail look down on protesters outside who are playing music and asking for their release.
Minneapolis 1st Precinct Inspector Peterson with protesters
August 2020
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Minneapolis Police 1st precinct Inspector Bill Peterson talks with protesters near the police station following a march that led to arrests.
Minneapolis Police arrest Jacob Blake protesters, Minneapolis
August 2020
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Police move in to make arrests of about a dozen after a large downtown Minneapolis march seeking justice for Jacob Blake.
Protesters burn ‘Murderous Police’ sign in Downtown Minneapolis
August 2020
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Protesters burn protest signs after a march the evening after Jacob Blake was shot by the Kenosha Police in Wisconsin.
Protesters for Jacob Blake, Downtown Minneapolis 1st Precinct
August 2020
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Protesters outside the Minneapolis Police 1st precinct marching in solidarity demanding justice for Jacob Blake who was shot by Kenosha Police.
Minneapolis Police Officers with Zip Ties, 1st Precinct
August 2020
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Minneapolis Police officers with zip ties standing near their 1st precinct police station in Downtown Minneapolis.
Jacob Blake Protest March, Downtown Minneapolis 1st Precinct
August 2020
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Protesters march in downtown Minneapolis outside the Minneapolis Police 1st precinct police station demanding justice for Jacob Blake who was shot by Kenosha Police.
August 2020
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Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis holding signs in solidarity with Jacob Blake after he was shot by Kenosha police.
Jacob Blake Protest March on S Washington Ave, Minneapolis
August 2020
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Protesters with signs march through downtown Minneapolis in solidarity with Jacob Blake after he was shot by Kenosha police.
Jacob Blake Protest March in Downtown Minneapolis
August 2020
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Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis in solidarity with Jacob Blake after he was shot by Kenosha police.
Minneapolis Jacob Blake protest: ‘Murderous Police’ sign
August 2020
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Woman holds up a sign that reads "Murderous Police" "City Of Lakes" at a protest and march in solidarity for Jacob Blake held in downtown Minneapolis at the Hennepin County Government Center.
Jacob Blake Protest & Rally, Anarchy Flag, Downtown Minneapolis
August 2020
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A rally outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis in solidarity with Jacob Blake after he was shot by police in Kenosha, WI on August 24, 2020.
Downtown Minneapolis Jacob Blake Solidarity Rally
August 2020
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A rally outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Downtown Minneapolis in solidarity with Jacob Blake after he was shot by police in Kenosha, WI.
SEE Retail Store Reopening, August 24, 2020, Minneapolis
August 2020
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SEE retail store with boards and a sign announcing their re-opening in August 24, 2020.
George Floyd & Mapping Prejudice Wheat Paste, Uptown Mpls
August 2020
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George Floyd wheat pasting on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The stickers from Mapping Prejudice proclaim “Minneapolis The Happiest Place on Earth”.
Murals on Boarded Windows, Master Collision, West Lake Street
August 2020
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The Master Collision store on West Lake Street with boarded windows and murals after unrest in Minneapolis over the killing of George Floyd.
K-Mart Murals & Graffiti, Lake Street, Minneapolis
August 2020
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The former K-Mart on Lake Street became an art installation with large murals covering the front in the days following George Floyd's murder. It's since been turned into a Post Office after 2 nearby post offices were burned.
George Floyd Graffiti, Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis at Night
August 2020
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George Floyd graffiti on the Midtown Greenway seen on August 22, 2020.
Lake Street Storefront Murals, Minneapolis, August 2020
August 2020
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Boards on a strip mall on Lake Street. The boards went up following protests over the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
ICC Wireless Boost Mobile boarded storefront, Lake Street, Minneapolis
August 2020
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Cell phone store open for business with boards on the windows.
ACAB RIP George Floyd Graffiti, Midtown Station, Minneapolis
August 2020
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George Floyd graffiti on Midtown Station in South Minneapolis seen on August 22, 2020.
No Sleep Till Justice Graffiti at Lake Street/Midtown Station
August 2020
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Graffiti reading No Sleep Til Justice on the Lake Street/Midtown Station signage in South Minneapolis.
Burned Car & Debris, Gandhi Mahal Parking Lot, South Minneapolis
August 2020
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Burned out car in the parking lot for Gandhi Mahal restaurant in South Minneapolis. Buildings were destroyed during the unrest following the May 25th death of George Floyd.
PEACE on boarded windows of Subway, East Lake Street, Minneapolis
August 2020
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Subway on East Lake Street. Boarded up since protests following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Midtown Exchange, Minneapolis: Uprising Fire Damage
August 2020
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Midtown Exchange building located at 2929 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis. Buildings in the foreground were burned in fires following the the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Burned Furniture Store, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis Uprising
August 2020
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The remains of a furniture store on Chicago Avenue.
Minneapolis: Mississippi River, Hennepin Bridge, US Post Office 2020
August 2020
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The Mississippi River in Downtown Minneapolis United States Post Office, Hennepin Ave Bridge and United States Federal Reserve also pictured.
Pillsbury A Mill Neon Sign, Minneapolis Night
August 2020
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The former Pillsbury mills on the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis.
George Floyd Protest Mural, West Lake Street, Minneapolis
August 2020
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A mural on West Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis seen on August 19, 2020.
Speedway Gas Station, LynLake, Minneapolis
August 2020
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The lot of the former Speedway on West Lake Street. The gas station building was cleared out after burning down during protests surrounding the murder of George Floyd.
Thurston Jewelers & Bondesque, Lake St, Minneapolis, boarded with protest art
August 2020
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Thurston Jewelers and Bondesque on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.
Former K-Mart Murals, West Lake Street, Minneapolis
August 2020
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The former K-Mart store on West Lake Street. The store has since been turned into a Post Office replacing two post offices that were destroyed by fire during protests.
George Floyd Square: Defund MPD, Fuck Trump on Speedway Sign
August 2020
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George Floyd Square on August 19, 2020.
George Floyd mural at Cup Foods covered after vandalism
August 2020
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The George Floyd mural on 38th Street covered up after it was vandalized.
Northstar Commuter Rail at Target Field Station, Minneapolis
August 2020
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The Northstar Train at the Target Field Station in Minneapolis. Above is Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins MLB baseball team. COVID-19 warnings scroll on the digital board.
Burned Wells Fargo Bank, Nicollet Ave, Police Squad Car
August 2020
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A Minneapolis Police Officer stands guard at the former Wells Fargo Bank in Minneapolis. The building was burned during protests following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd. The security was 24/7 while the bank looked for a way to safely allow people into the building to retrieve the items in their safety deposit boxes.
August 2020
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The renovation of a strip mall located across from the Minneapolis 5th precinct. The mall was damaged during protests following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Lake Street Strip Mall Sign & Construction, Minneapolis, August 2020
August 2020
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"Medic" with an arrow written on a sign across the street from the K-Mart parking lot. The area was heavily damaged during protests following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
South Minneapolis Community Food Shelf
August 2020
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A community food bank in a South Minneapolis neighborhood on August 17, 2020.
George Floyd Square, Cup Foods Mural and Memorial Flowers at Sunset
August 2020
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The George Floyd mural at George Floyd Square with flowers on August 17, 2020.
Haiwatha Avenue Exit Sign Graffiti, August 17, 2020
August 2020
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Graffiti on an Exit sign on Haiwatha Avenue on August 17, 2020.
George Floyd Square Caretaker Jay Webb at Minneapolis Rally
August 2020
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George Floyd Square garden caretaker Jay Webb speaks with those gathered at a rally at George Floyd Square on the day that President Trump was in town.
George Floyd Square 8:46 Minute Lay-In Protest, August 2020
August 2020
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Protesters stage a "lay in" for 8 minutes and 46 seconds - the amount of time the Minneapolis Police knelt on George Floyd's neck.
George Floyd Square Protest During Trump Visit, Minneapolis
August 2020
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Protesters hold up their first at George Floyd Square in a rally the same day President Trump was in town.
Toussaint Morrison at George Floyd Square Rally, August 2020
August 2020
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Toussaint Morrison speaks at George Floyd Square on the day President Trump was in Minneapolis.
Protesters grill hot dogs at Minneapolis 5th Precinct, Nicollet Ave
August 2020
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Protesters gather and grill hot dogs outside the Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct on August 16, 2020.
Protesters grill hot dogs at MPD 5th Precinct, Nicollet Ave
August 2020
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Protesters gather to grill hot dogs outside the Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct on August 16, 2020.
Heroes Work Here Banner, Downtown Minneapolis Post Office
August 2020
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A "Heroes work here" sign at the Main Post Office in Downtown Minneapolis.
Squad cars at Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct, 19 N 4th St
August 2020
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Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct police station located at 19 N 4th St in downtown Minneapolis.
Burnout Marks at Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct
August 2020
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Throughout the summer "Hot Rodders" were gathering at intersections and doing burn outs. One such instance occurred outside the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct.
Downtown Minneapolis Boarded Buildings, Police Camera, Aug 2020
August 2020
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A Minneapolis Police mobile camera setup around the corner from the Minneapolis Police First Precinct police station.
Frederick Joseph tweet on Minneapolis North Loop billboard
August 2020
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Twitter billboard in downtown Minneapolis displaying a tweet reading "Protesters aren't trying to start a race war - we're trying to end one.".
ACAB and NO COPS Graffiti on Downtown Minneapolis Building
August 2020
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Graffiti on a building in downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis light pole with political protest stickers
August 2020
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Stickers on a street pole in Minneapolis. Extinction Rebellion and Fuck Trump 2020.
Hennepin County Encampment Notice, COVID-19, Midtown Greenway
August 2020
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Notice about encampments and COVID-19 posted on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis seen on August 10, 2020.
Blue Lives Matter Rally in Woodbury
August 2020
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Students Protest Police Reform, St. Paul, August 2020
August 2020
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Students march at the Minnesota State Capitol on August 8, 2020.
Protest Sign at St. Paul Capitol: Give Police to Grandmothers
August 2020
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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?”.
Man with rifle, All Lives Matter shirt, Woodbury ‘Back The Blue’ rally
August 2020
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Man stands with a large gun with Black Lives Matters protesters behind him at a "Back The Blue" rally in Woodbury, Minnesota on August 8th, 2020.
Candles lit over names of police violence victims, Chicago Ave
August 2020
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Candles are lit over the names of those killed by police on Chicago Avenue. George Floyd was killed on Chicago Avenue on May 25th, 2020.
George Floyd Square: ‘Rest In Power’ Sign, Flowers, Candles
August 2020
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A memorial on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis near the location of George Floyd's death with lit candles. A sign reads “Rest In Power”.
George Floyd Memorial, Minneapolis: Lit Flowers & Candles
August 2020
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The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square with lit candles.
“Abolish The Police” Sign & Candles, George Floyd Square
August 2020
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A sign that reads "Abolish the police" laying at the George Floyd Memorial in South Minneapolis.
Comedy Show at Speedway, The People’s Way, George Floyd Square
August 2020
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Local comics hold a comedy show at George Floyd Square. Throughout the summer the square was a gathering place not only for the community but for those who came from afar to show their respects after George Floyd was killed on May 25th, 2020.
George Floyd Rising Fist Graffiti on Fence, George Floyd Square
August 2020
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George Floyd graffiti on a fence on 38th Street in George Floyd Square.
Community Information and Memorials at George Floyd Square
August 2020
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Signage at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.
George Floyd Memorial at Cup Foods, Minneapolis, August 2020
August 2020
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The George Floyd Memorial in George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.
Minneapolis 3rd Precinct Patch on Denim Jacket
August 2020
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A man wears a jacket with a “large Welcome to Minneapolis" patch.
Bryant Neighborhood Shirt, George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
August 2020
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Man wearing a "Bryant Neighborhood Organization" shirt at George Floyd Square.
George Floyd Square Protest Sign: ‘They’re Going To Kill Me’
August 2020
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Protest sign seen at the George Floyd Memorial in South Minneapolis that reads “They’re going to kill me”.
Free produce, drinks, “Keep Cup Closed” sign, Cup Foods, Minneapolis
August 2020
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Free drinks and produce outside of Cup Foods next to a "Keep Cup Closed" sign on the day Cup Foods re-opened following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Mahmoud Abumayyaleh outside Cup Foods, George Floyd Square
August 2020
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On the day Cup Foods re-opened, owner Mahmoud Abumayyaleh looks out at the memorial in front of his store where George Floyd was killed on May 25th, 2020.
Hennepin Ave Boards: BLM, I Can’t Breathe, Happiest Place Sticker
August 2020
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Mapping Prejudice stickers on Hennepin Ave boards.
‘RIP Floyd’ Graffiti on Walgreens Boards, Hennepin Ave, Aug 2020
August 2020
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Walgreens on Hennepin Avenue with RIP FLOYD written on it.
August 2020
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A "Mapping Prejudice" sticker on a board in Uptown Minneapolis.
Stone Arch Cinema Marquee: ‘I’ll Be Back’, Minneapolis 2020
August 2020
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Cinema located at 115 SE Main St. in Minneapolis with "I'll Be Back, Hasta La Vista Baby" on the marquee.
Graffiti ‘Autozone the police’ on Martin Olav Sabo Bridge
August 2020
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The Martin Olav Sabo bridge over Haiwatha Ave with "Autozone the police" written on it. AutoZone was the first building burned following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Bridgewater Bank on Excelsior Ave in St. Louis Park
July 2020
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Fellow Brother George Floyd Sign, Minneapolis
July 2020
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A paper sign hung on a business in Minneapolis after the killing of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Police First Precinct, Barricaded with Blocks
July 2020
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The Minneapolis Police First Precinct police station in downtown Minneapolis barricaded with concrete blocks
AutoZone Sign, Cleared Lot, East Lake Street, Minneapolis
July 2020
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All that remains of the AutoZone store on East Lake Street. It was the first building to burn in Minneapolis during the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd.
Arson-Damaged Wendy’s Sign, South Minneapolis
July 2020
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A Wendy's restaurant sign melted from arson over the unrest over the May 25th death of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.
July 2020
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A sign constructed on Minnehaha Ave by Wellington Management stating their intent to rebuild. This block suffered substantial arson damage during unrest.
Hennepin County Medical Center Graffiti: Housing is a Human Right
July 2020
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Stolen Land, Housing is a human right, end America written on the side of the Hennepin County Medical Center.
“Graffiti = A Voice” on Downtown Minneapolis Barricades
July 2020
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"Graffiti = A Voice" written on concrete barricades in Downtown Minneapolis.
“Everybody Hates the Police” Graffiti, Downtown Minneapolis
July 2020
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“Everybody hates the police” written on the windows of a downtown Minneapolis building.
US Bank Stadium Graffiti: ‘Still Time To Riot’, Minneapolis
July 2020
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“Still time to riot” written on the side of US Bank Stadium in Downtown Minneapolis.
Graffiti: ‘Fuck Redskins Owner’ on Vikings Ship, US Bank Stadium
July 2020
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Graffiti on the Minnesota Vikings ship outside of US Bank Stadium prior to playing the Washington Redskins.
Hennepin County Medical Examiner: Abolish Police, Autozone Graffiti
July 2020
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Graffiti on the Hennepin County Medical Examiner building near downtown Minneapolis. Graffiti reads “Abolish the police” and “AutoZone them again” (referring to the burning of the AutoZone building that was the first building burned during 2020 riots).
Federal Courthouse ‘ACAB’ Graffiti, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Graffiti outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis that reads “ACAB” and “FUCK 12”.
ACAB Graffiti on Diana E. Murphy US Courthouse, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Graffiti on the grounds and windows of the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Graffiti reads “Burn This”, “ACAB”, “FUCK 12”.
Graffiti on Log and Courthouse Windows, Minneapolis
July 2020
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Graffiti outside and on the windows of the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis.
“Feds Off Our Street” Graffiti, Minneapolis Federal Courthouse
July 2020
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“FEDS Off Our Street” written on US Federal Courthouse Property in Downtown Minneapolis.
ACAB Graffiti, Minneapolis Federal Courthouse & Sculpture
July 2020
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ACAB graffiti on the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis.
Uptown Minneapolis Protest: March for those who weren’t filmed
July 2020
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Protesters march through Uptown Minneapolis in a "March for those who weren't filmed”.
Uptown Minneapolis March for Change the Council
July 2020
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Protesters holding up signs reading “Change the council” “Justice for George Floyd” during the “How many weren’t filmed?” March through Uptown Minneapolis.
Toussaint Morrison & Nekima Levy Armstrong at Uptown Protest
July 2020
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Toussaint Morrison and Nekima Levy Armstrong sitting outside a city council members home taking questions from the crowd. The crowd was part of the march that was led through Uptown Minneapolis on July 24, 2020.
Toussaint Morrison leads ‘How many weren’t filmed?’ March, Hennepin
July 2020
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Toussaint Morrison leads the “How many weren’t filmed?” March down Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.
Uptown Minneapolis March, July 2020: ‘How Many Weren’t Filmed?’
July 2020
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Protesters holding up signs reading “How many weren’t filmed?” during a July 24, 2020 march through Uptown Minneapolis.
Uptown Minneapolis ‘How Many Weren’t Filmed?’ March
July 2020
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Protesters marching through Uptown Minneapolis on the “How many weren’t filmed?” March.
Stapling ‘How many weren’t filmed?’ signs, Uptown Minneapolis
July 2020
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Protest signs being stapled together prior to the “How many weren’t filmed?” March through Uptown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Protest on S 4th Ave, ‘Uptown Reels’ Billboard
July 2020
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Protesters march around the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters gathered on July 23rd, 2020 to protest federal officers being deployed to cities around the country. Billboard above that reads “Uptown reels after gunfire, bloodshed”.
Protest at Federal Courthouse, Minneapolis, July 23, 2020
July 2020
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Protesters outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters gathered on July 23rd, 2020 to protest federal officers being deployed to cities around the country.
Minneapolis Federal Courthouse Protest Sign: Feds in Portland
July 2020
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A woman holds up a sign that reads “Feds in Portland proving our point. Stay Strong PDX” outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters gathered on July 23rd, 2020 to protest federal officers being deployed to cities around the country.
Veterans For Peace Flag at Minneapolis Federal Courthouse Protest
July 2020
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A veteran holds up a Veterans For Peace flag at a protest outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Protesters gathered on July 23rd, 2020 to protest federal officers being deployed to cities around the country.
Racists Not Welcome Here
July 2020
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Protesters hold up signs outside the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. “All My Homes Hate Fascism”. The protest and rally was regarding Federal officers being deployed to other cities during protests.
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