Minneapolis Uprising: The Murder of George Floyd
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May 2024

Minneapolis Uprising – May 2024

May 1–31, 2024 Minneapolis
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Anti-war protest encampment at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis with hundreds of demonstrators, tents, and umbrellas gathered at night.View full post: Night Rally at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment, University of Minnesota
May 1, 2024 — An anti-war protest encampment formed at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1st, 2024. Students and activists established the encampment to demand that the university divest from companies complicit in war crimes and human rights violations, specifically referencing the conflict in Gaza. This was the second such encampment at the university, following an earlier protest that was cleared by police. On the evening of May 1st, an initial agreement was reached with school officials, leading to the voluntary removal of tents on May 2nd.
Student protesters camp outside Cyrus Northrop Memorial Auditorium at University of Minnesota during May 2024 Gaza divestment encampment.View full post: Gaza Solidarity Tents Fill the Lawn at Cyrus Northrop Memorial Auditorium
May 1, 2024 — The Cyrus Northrop Memorial Auditorium at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis served as the backdrop for an anti-war protest encampment on May 1st, 2024. This encampment called for the institution to divest from companies implicated in war crimes and human rights violations related to the conflict in Gaza. Protesters engaged in discussions with school officials, leading to an initial agreement late on May 1st, and the subsequent removal of tents on May 2nd, marking a temporary resolution to the protest.
Student protest encampment on the University of Minnesota campus at night with tents, signs, and demonstrators gathered in the plaza.View full post: Night Tents at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment, University of Minnesota
May 1, 2024 — Gaza Protest Encampment at the University of Minnesota, May 1, 2024. The Gaza protest encampment at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1, 2024, marked the second such protest on campus following an earlier police clearing and arrests. Protesters established the encampment to demand that the university divest from companies implicated in war crimes and human rights violations. On the evening of May 1st, negotiations between student organizers and university officials led to an initial agreement, resulting in the voluntary removal of tents by May 2nd.
Student protesters occupy an encampment with tents at the University of Minnesota demanding divestment from companies involved in Gaza conflict.View full post: “We Stand With Palestine” Signs at the U of M Encampment
May 1, 2024 — The Palestine solidarity protest encampment at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on May 1st, 2024. This was the second such encampment at the university, following a previous police clearing and arrests of nine protesters. Students and activists established the encampment to demand the school divest from companies complicit in war crimes and human rights violations. Protesters engaged in discussions with university officials, resulting in an initial agreement reached shortly after 10 PM, and the tents were removed on May 2nd.
Orange and red tulips bloom in front of the Loring Park entrance sign in Minneapolis.View full post: Tulips Bloom Beside the Loring Park Sign
May 3, 2024 — Tulips bloom in Loring Park, a prominent urban green space in Minneapolis. Established in 1883, Loring Park is one of the city's oldest parks, designed by landscape architect Horace W.S. Cleveland.
Participants on custom-built bicycles ride during the annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis on May 5, 2024.View full post: Custom Bike Riders at the MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis
May 5, 2024 — Participants on custom-built bicycles, identified as part of the Southside Battletrain, proceed during the annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis in 2024. This community event, a tradition since 1975, celebrates spring and collective spirit through art and performance. The parade route typically follows Bloomington Avenue, turning onto 34th Street, and concludes at Powderhorn Park.
The Southside Battletrain art vehicle with spectators gathered alongside during the MayDay Parade in Minneapolis.View full post: Crowd Watches the Southside Battletrain at the MayDay Parade
May 5, 2024 — The Southside Battletrain participates in the annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis, 2024.
The Southside Battletrain float moves through the 2024 MayDay Parade on Bloomington Avenue in South Minneapolis.View full post: Crowd Climbs the Southside Battletrain at the MayDay Parade
May 5, 2024 — The annual MayDay Parade proceeds through South Minneapolis in 2024, featuring the Southside Battletrain. This community-led procession, a tradition for over 50 years, is organized by In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre and often highlights themes of social justice and environmentalism. Participants, including those on the distinctive Southside Battletrain float, marched along Bloomington Avenue before turning onto 34th Street. The parade culminates at Powderhorn Park, a significant gathering place for the community.
The Southside Battletrain art vehicle with fire effects and performers participates in the MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis.View full post: Fire Breather Atop the Southside Battletrain at MayDay Parade
May 5, 2024 — The Southside Battletrain, an elaborate art vehicle, participates in the annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis in 2024. This community event, known for its vibrant artistic expressions and political messaging, traditionally marches down Bloomington Avenue before concluding at Powderhorn Park. The Battletrain, a prominent mobile sculpture, often features pyrotechnics and performers, symbolizing community resilience and creative protest. Organized by In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre since 1975, the MayDay Parade is a long-standing cultural tradition in Minneapolis.
A red Speedway gas station sign at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis displays "Welcome to George Floyd Square" with a raised fist symbol.View full post: “Welcome to George Floyd Square” Sign at Night
May 10, 2024 — The former Speedway gas station sign at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis displays the message "Welcome to George Floyd Square" alongside a raised fist symbol.
The People's Way awning at George Floyd Square displays colorful graffiti art against a deep blue evening sky in Minneapolis.View full post: “People’s Way” Graffiti at George Floyd Square Under Night Sky
May 10, 2024 — The People's Way awning at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. Located at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, George Floyd Square has been a place of protest since the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Aurora borealis glows above Lake of the Isles Parkway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with illuminated trees and stone balustrade below.View full post: Northern Lights Over a Bridge at Lake of the Isles
May 11, 2024 — The aurora borealis illuminated the sky above Lake of the Isles Parkway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 10, 2024.
Pedestrians gather outside Sneaky Pete's bar on a Minneapolis street at night with neon signage and a light rail station visible.View full post: Light Rail Platform Outside Sneaky Pete’s in the Warehouse District
May 12, 2024 — The Minneapolis Warehouse District buzzes with activity at night, as patrons gather outside Sneaky Pete's Ultimate Fun Bar + Grill.
Pedestrians cross Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis with the historic Grain Belt Beer sign visible in the background.View full post: Crossing Washington Avenue Beneath the Grain Belt Sign
May 13, 2024 — Pedestrians cross Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis. The historic Grain Belt Beer sign, a landmark from the former Grain Belt Brewery (1893-1975), is visible in the background.
A black Porsche Cayman travels on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis with traffic and street infrastructure visible behind it.View full post: Porsche Cayman Heads Down Hennepin Avenue at Dusk
May 13, 2024 — A black Porsche Cayman S is positioned on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis in May 2024.
"Wolves Back" signage displayed on a Minneapolis skyway structure above Hennepl Avenue during the Minnesota Timberwolves playoff season.View full post: “Wolves Back” Banner on the Hennepin Avenue Skyway
May 13, 2024 — Temporary "Wolves Back" signage adorns the Minneapolis skyway system on Hennepin Avenue, signaling support for the Minnesota Timberwolves during a playoff run.
Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis at dusk with emergency vehicles, chain-link fencing, and downtown skyline illuminated behind.View full post: Downtown Minneapolis Skyline Beyond the Fenced K-Mart Lot
May 13, 2024 — Nicollet Avenue at dusk, viewed from the former K-Mart site in South Minneapolis.
White Castle restaurant on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands behind chain-link fencing with red graffiti markings.View full post: Boarded-Up White Castle on Lake Street at Dusk
May 13, 2024 — The White Castle restaurant on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands behind protective fencing covered in graffiti.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building on Minnehaha Avenue with "site cleanup begins spring/summer 2024" banner and protective fencing.View full post: “Site Cleanup Begins” Sign at the Minneapolis 3rd Precinct
May 18, 2024 — The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building, located on Minnehaha Avenue, is slated for cleanup and fencing removal in spring/summer 2024. The site has remained largely inactive since the precinct was set ablaze during protests in the summer of 2020, following the murder of George Floyd.
Boarded Dundry House in Minneapolis displays a demolition notice dated May 20 on its entrance, surrounded by graffiti.View full post: Demolition Notice Posted on the Dundry House in Minneapolis
May 19, 2024 — The Dundry House, a vacant building with a demolition notice on its boarded-up entrance. This structure had been vacant for some time and was significantly damaged by fire in April 2024.
Hennepin Avenue road construction site flooded at night in Uptown Minneapolis with neon signage and heavy equipment visible.View full post: Flooded Road Construction on Hennepin Avenue at Night
May 22, 2024 — Flooded road construction on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, during the summer of 2020.
Crowds line the sidewalk outside Tom's Watch Bar on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis during a Timberwolves playoff game.View full post: Line Forms on Hennepin Avenue for Tom’s Watch Bar During Playoffs
May 24, 2024 — A crowd lines the sidewalk outside Tom's Watch Bar on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis during a Minnesota Timberwolves playoff game.
Minneapolis Police Department mounted patrol officers ride horses in formation through downtown Minneapolis.View full post: Mounted Police Patrol Downtown Minneapolis Streets
May 24, 2024 — Minneapolis Police Department's Mounted Patrol unit rides through downtown Minneapolis. The unit is often deployed for crowd control.
Crowds gather at a downtown Minneapolis street closure marked with "Wolves Back" signage during the 2024 Minnesota Timberwolves playoff season.View full post: Street Closed for Timberwolves Playoff Crowd in Downtown Minneapolis
May 24, 2024 — A block party is underway in downtown Minneapolis during the 2024 Minnesota Timberwolves playoff run.
Man holding a sign reading "VIRUS AND COVID IS A HOAX" on a downtown Minneapolis street with storefronts and pedestrians visible behind him.View full post: “Virus and Covid Is a Hoax” Sign Near the Lofton Hotel
May 24, 2024 — A man carries a sign stating "VIRUS AND COVID IS A HOAX" in downtown Minneapolis in May 2024. The sign also includes "EARTH NO MILLENNIAL PROTECTOR".
Colorful street mural depicting George Floyd at the George Floyd Memorial in Minneapolis.View full post: Pavement Portrait of George Floyd at 38th and Chicago
May 25, 2024 — A mural depicting George Floyd adorns the street at the site of his killing by Minneapolis Police officers on May 25, 2020. This artwork, created for the fourth anniversary of his death, is part of a larger memorial at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and 38th Street, known as George Floyd Square.
Protest and memorial signs affixed to barricades surrounding the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building on Minnehaha Avenue.View full post: “Say His Name” Signs on the 3rd Precinct Barricades
May 28, 2024 — Four years after protesters set fire to the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station, signs of remembrance and protest remain affixed to the barricades surrounding the building. The precinct, located on Minnehaha Avenue, was a focal point of the Minneapolis Uprising following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The sign with messages such as "George Floyd," "Say His Name," "No Justice, No Streets," and "Abolition".
Protest signs hang on fencing at Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct site four years after 2020 uprising.View full post: “Clean Up the MPD” Signs at the 3rd Precinct Fence
May 28, 2024 — Four years after the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station was set ablaze during protests following the murder of George Floyd, signs hang on the fencing surrounding the site. The signs, bearing messages such as "healing," "reclaim Black joy," "clean up the MPD," and "we remember George Floyd".
Graffiti reading "George Floyd" on an electrical box along Lake Street in Minneapolis at night.View full post: “George Floyd” Graffiti at Railroad Crossing on Lake Street
May 28, 2024 — Graffiti bearing the name "George Floyd" is visible on an electrical box along Lake Street in Minneapolis. This marking come approximately four years after the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis police vehicles and officers conduct a nighttime procession through downtown streets.View full post: Police Procession for Officer Jamal Mitchell in Downtown Minneapolis
May 30, 2024 — Hundreds of Minneapolis police officers formed a procession to escort the body of Officer Jamal Mitchell from Hennepin County Medical Center to the medical examiner's office in Minnetonka. Officer Mitchell was killed in a mass shooting incident earlier that day. The escort route passed through downtown Minneapolis, with law enforcement vehicles lining the streets.
Hundreds of Minneapolis police vehicles with activated lights form a procession in downtown Minneapolis following an officer's death.View full post: Police Procession Outside Hennepin County Medical Center for Officer Jamal Mitchell
May 30, 2024 — Hundreds of Minneapolis police officers formed a procession outside the Hennepin County Medical Center to escort the body of Officer Jamal Mitchell. Mitchell was killed in a mass shooting incident earlier that day. The procession proceeded from the medical center in downtown Minneapolis to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office in Minnetonka.

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