Minneapolis Uprising: The Murder of George Floyd

May 2024

Minneapolis Uprising – May 2024

May 1–31, 2024 Minneapolis

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Protesters chanting at protest encampment — 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.

Protest tents at Northrup Auditorium in Minneapolis — 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. Completed in 1929, Northrop Auditorium is a prominent neoclassical structure designed by Clarence H. Johnston Sr., functioning as a significant cultural and academic venue for the university. This encampment, the second at the university, 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.

Antiwar protest encampment in Minneapolis — 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. These actions at the University of Minnesota reflect a broader movement of student protests across the United States advocating for Palestinian rights and university divestment.

We stand with palestine sign at 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.

Loring Park Tulips 2024 — 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.

Black label Minneapolis bike club — 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, a teal community art vehicle, moves through the MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis with spectators — May 5, 2024 — The Southside Battletrain participates in the annual MayDay Parade in South Minneapolis, 2024. This community-built art vehicle is a prominent feature of the parade, which traditionally proceeds down Bloomington Avenue before turning onto 34th Street towards Powderhorn Park.

Southside battletrain skaters — 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.

Battletrain heads to Powderhorn — 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, celebrating spring and community while addressing social and political themes.

Welcome to George Floyd Square on Peoples Way sign May 2024 — 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.

Northern lights over Peoples Way — May 10, 2024 — The People's Way awning, a prominent feature at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, is illuminated by the Northern Lights. Located at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, George Floyd Square emerged as a significant memorial and protest site after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. This site continues to serve as a powerful symbol of the Minneapolis Uprising and a space for collective reflection and advocacy.

Lake of the Isles Northern Lights 2024 — May 11, 2024 — The aurora borealis illuminated the sky above Lake of the Isles Parkway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 10, 2024. This parkway is a segment of the historic Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway, a comprehensive system of parks and parkways designed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by landscape architect Horace Cleveland. It encircles Lake of the Isles, providing public access for walking, biking, and scenic drives, connecting urban residents with natural landscapes. The rare visibility of the northern lights at this latitude offered a striking natural spectacle over the city's established park infrastructure.

Downtown Minneapolis nightclubs May 2024 — May 12, 2024 — The Minneapolis Warehouse District buzzes with activity at night, as patrons gather outside establishments like Sneaky Pete's Ultimate Fun Bar + Grill.

Walking across Hennepin in Downtown Minneapolis — May 13, 2024 — Pedestrians cross Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis, a central thoroughfare for the city. The historic Grain Belt Beer sign, a landmark from the former Grain Belt Brewery (1893-1975), is visible in the background.

Porsche Cayman in Downtown Minneapolis — May 13, 2024 — A black Porsche Cayman S is positioned on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis in May 2024.

Wolves back on the 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 Ave from Kmart lot at night — May 13, 2024 — Nicollet Avenue at dusk, viewed from the former K-Mart site in South Minneapolis.

Lake Street White Castle and fencing May 2024 — May 13, 2024 — The White Castle restaurant on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands behind protective fencing.

Site cleanup banners at former third 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. The city's announcement marks a step towards addressing the future of the site.

Dundry House demolition sign — May 19, 2024 — The Dundry House, a vacant building at 1829 in Minneapolis, features a demolition notice on its boarded-up entrance, indicating a scheduled removal by May 20. This structure had been vacant for some time and was significantly damaged by fire in April 2024. Its brick facade and boarded windows are covered in extensive graffiti, including a sign nearby that reads 'NO KINGS NO GODS NO MASTERS!'.

Flooded Hennepin Ave Road Construction — May 22, 2024 — Flooded road construction on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, during the summer of 2020.

Tom's Watch Bar during Timberwolves Game — May 24, 2024 — A crowd lines the sidewalk outside Tom's Watch Bar on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis. The establishment is a popular venue for watching sporting events, and this gathering occurred during the Minnesota Timberwolves' Western Conference Finals playoff game.

Mounted Patrol in Downtown Minneapolis 2024 — May 24, 2024 — Minneapolis Police Department's Mounted Patrol unit rides through downtown Minneapolis. The unit is often deployed for crowd control, public events, and patrols in areas where vehicles may have limited access. Their presence shown here was during a Minnesota Timberwolves Western Conference Finals playoff game.

Wolves Back Timberwolves Downtown Minneapolis Party — May 24, 2024 — A block party is underway in downtown Minneapolis during the 2024 Minnesota Timberwolves playoff run. The event, held on a closed-off city street, reflects the community's engagement with the team's postseason performance. Digital signs display "WOLVES BACK."

Virus and COVID is a Hoax — 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" and a dollar sign, suggesting a critique of the pandemic's economic or societal impact.

New art at George Floyd Memorial 4 years later — 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.

Signs on police station 4 years after it burned — 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 signs, bearing messages such as "George Floyd," "Say His Name," "No Justice, No Streets," and "Abolition," reflect the ongoing impact of the events and the continued calls for police reform and accountability.

Minneapolis police station 4 years after it was burned — 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," reflect the ongoing impact of the uprising on the community and the police department. The precinct, located on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis, has remained fenced off and under reconstruction since the events of May 2020.

George Floyd electrical box graffiti — 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, an event that sparked widespread protests and unrest in the city and globally.

Jamal Mitchell escorted to medical examiners — 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.

Minneapolis police officer killed in line of duty — 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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