Photography from Minneapolis

Minneapolis Uprising – June 2021

June 1–30, 2021 Minneapolis

June 2021 in Minneapolis focused on sentencing proceedings for Derek Chauvin and ongoing protest activity. Protesters gathered ahead of and following sentencing hearings, emphasizing that accountability required broader institutional change.

George Floyd Square continued operating as a memorial and protest space, with cultural events and organized gatherings reinforcing sustained public engagement.

Key dates
  • June 25, 2021 — Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in prison.