Protest at Lake and Girard, Uptown Minneapolis

A protest crowd gathers at the intersection of Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, with a memorial for Winston Smith visible.
A protest crowd gathers at the intersection of Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, with a memorial for Winston Smith visible.

A large crowd gathered at the intersection of Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on June 5, 2021. The protest was held in response to the fatal shooting of Winston Smith by a federal task force on June 3, 2021. The intersection has been a site of ongoing activism and community gatherings, particularly following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The memorial at the site includes flowers, candles, and photographs, reflecting the community's grief and demand for justice.

Photo taken in June 2021.

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