Minneapolis Uprising: The Murder of George Floyd
Photography from Minneapolis

January 2023

George Floyd Square Memorial and Cop City Protest, Jan 2023

January 1–31, 2023 Minneapolis

Photographs from Minneapolis, January 2023: the Say Their Names memorial at George Floyd Square, fencing at the 5th Precinct, and a Cop City solidarity protest.

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Large snow pile and Lake Street mural
January 7, 2023 — Large snow piles accumulate on Lake Street in Minneapolis on January 7, 2023, adjacent to the Coliseum Building. The building, which houses Mama Safia's Kitchen, was damaged during the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd in 2020 and is undergoing renovation.
Snow and boards over building
January 7, 2023 — The "Minnehaha Liquors" sign stands illuminated on a snow-covered street in Minneapolis, marking the former location of a business destroyed during the 2020 unrest. The store was burned down in late May 2020 amidst protests and riots that followed the murder of George Floyd.
Murals on the burned Coliseum building
January 7, 2023 — Vibrant murals adorn the boarded-up windows of the Coliseum Building on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. The building, located in a commercial corridor that experienced significant damage during the 2020 Minneapolis uprising, features artwork that reflects community resilience and cultural expression.
"Say Their Names Cemetery" memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis displays markers honoring victims of police violence.
January 7, 2023 — "Say Their Names Cemetery" at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on January 7, 2023. The memorial was established in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder in May 2020. Each marker represents a victim of police violence, serving as a solemn tribute. The memorial is located in the area that became known as George Floyd Square, a focal point for protests and remembrance.
Burned building on Chicago Ave
January 7, 2023 — The remains of a house, known as "the blue house," located near George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on January 7, 2023.
George Floyd Square fist after heavy snow
January 7, 2023 — George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is pictured on January 7, 2023, following a snowfall.
Snow covered cars at a dealership
January 7, 2023 — Snow blankets vehicles at a car dealership on Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 7, 2023.
Abolish Policing Protest Sign
January 21, 2023 — Protesters marching in Minneapolis near Hennepin/Lake remembering Manuel Teran(Tort), who was shot and killed by officers at a prolonged protest in an Atlanta forest after they say he fired upon them. They stopped at Lake/Girard where protester Deona Marie was killed on 06/13/21.
Cop City Protest Minneapolis
January 21, 2023 — Protesters marching in Minneapolis near Hennepin/Lake remembering Manuel Teran(Tort), who was shot and killed by officers at a prolonged protest in an Atlanta forest after they say he fired upon them. They stopped at Lake/Girard where protester Deona Marie was killed on 06/13/21.
Police vehicles behind barricades
January 28, 2023 — Minneapolis Police vehicles are seen behind barricades at the temporary Third Precinct site on January 28, 2023. This temporary location was established after the original Third Precinct building was destroyed by fire on May 28, 2020, during protests following the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct in Minneapolis is enclosed by security fencing and barriers at night.
January 28, 2023 — Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct in Minneapolis is surrounded by security fencing and concrete barriers. The precinct building remains behind a controlled access point at the street edge.

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