Minneapolis Protest Sign for Deona Marie and Winston Smith

A protester holds a sign reading "Your life meant something... I promise to fight for you & all the others. RIP Winston we won't let you down Deona" during a protest in Minneapolis. The sign honors Deona Marie Knajdek and Winston Smith, both of whom died in separate incidents in June 2021. Knajdek was killed when a driver struck protesters demonstrating against Smith's death. Smith was killed by officers serving a federal warrant. The protest signifies ongoing activism related to police brutality and racial justice.