Minneapolis Public Works places barricades at George Floyd Square

Minneapolis Public Works employees place barricades at George Floyd Square, a protest zone.
Minneapolis Public Works employees place concrete barricades around George Floyd Square, a protest zone established after the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. The square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a focal point for demonstrations against racial injustice and police brutality. The area has been maintained by activists and community members as a memorial and a space for continued activism since May 2020.
Photo taken in June 2021.
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