Graffiti on Hennepin Ave McDonald’s During Protests

Graffiti on a McDonald's in Uptown Minneapolis reads "IF YOU'RE NOT WILLING TO DIE FOR IT TAKE THE WORD FREEDOM OUT YOUR VOCABULARY".
Graffiti reading "IF YOU'RE NOT WILLING TO DIE FOR IT TAKE THE WORD FREEDOM OUT YOUR VOCABULARY" is spray-painted on the side of a McDonald's on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. This message appeared during protests following the deaths of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Smith was killed by officers serving a warrant, and Marie was killed by a driver who intentionally struck protesters demonstrating against Smith's death. The graffiti reflects the intense emotions and political discourse surrounding these events in the Uptown Minneapolis area.
Photo taken in June 2021.
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