George Floyd Square Reopens to Traffic in Minneapolis, June 2021

Vehicles drive through George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, June 2021, after barricades were removed.
Vehicles navigate through George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, June 2021, three days after city officials removed barricades. The square, located at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, had been occupied by protesters and activists for over a year following the murder of George Floyd nearby in May 2020. The reopening to traffic marked a significant moment in the ongoing efforts to reclaim public space and address the community's demands for justice and accountability. The area continues to be a site of remembrance and activism.
Photo taken in June 2021.
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