Minneapolis Uprising: The Murder of George Floyd
Photography from Minneapolis

May 2025

George Floyd Square, Rise and Remember 5th Anniversary

Dee-1 and Sounds of Blackness perform at George Floyd Square during Rise and Remember, the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder.

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CFMoto CForce Series on Minneapolis roadView full post: CFMoto CForce Series on Minneapolis road
May 8, 2025 — A CFMoto Cforce ATV on Lake Street in South Minneapolis.
Construction barriers and signage for the future Minneapolis Democracy Center at the former 3rd Precinct site.View full post: Banner for Future Minneapolis Democracy Center at Former 3rd Precinct
May 18, 2025 — The site of the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct is undergoing redevelopment. This building was significantly damaged by fire during the Minneapolis Uprising in May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd. It is now being transformed into the Minneapolis Democracy Center, a new civic hub for the community.
The Fist Monument stands at George Floyd Square on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.View full post: Fist Monument on Chicago Avenue at George Floyd Square
May 22, 2025 — The Fist Monument stands at George Floyd Square, located on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. This site marks the location where George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020, sparking widespread protests and the Minneapolis Uprising.
Revolution in South MinneapolisView full post: Revolution Message on South Minneapolis Fence
May 22, 2025 — Fabric strips spelling 'REVOLUTION' are tied to a chain-link fence in a residential area of South Minneapolis.
Minnehaha Scoop ice cream shop on Minnehaha Avenue with customers gathered outside under umbrellas at dusk.View full post: Evening Crowd at The Minnehaha Scoop
May 22, 2025 — People gather outside Minnehaha Scoop, an ice cream shop located on Minnehaha Avenue in South Minneapolis.
Crowds gather at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis during a fifth anniversary memorial at 38th Street East and Chicago Avenue.View full post: Vendor Tents Line East 38th Street at George Floyd Square
May 24, 2025 — George Floyd Square in Minneapolis hosts a memorial on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This site, located at the intersection of 38th Street East and Chicago Avenue, has served as a continuous place of protest and remembrance since May 25, 2020.
Person seated at George Floyd Square memorial in Minneapolis on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death.View full post: Man Sits on “Black Love” Bench at George Floyd Square Memorial
May 24, 2025 — A person sits on a memorial bench at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, observing the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This site, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, has been maintained as a community-led memorial and a continuous space for protest since May 25, 2020.
Yellow roses and remembrance cards cover a George Floyd mural at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.View full post: Yellow Roses Cover George Floyd Mural on 5th Anniversary
May 24, 2025 — The George Floyd Square mural in Minneapolis is covered with yellow roses and remembrance cards, marking the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This site, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue where Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020, has since become a permanent memorial and place of protest.
Recording artist Dee-1 performs at George Floyd Square during the Rise and Remember Festival in Minneapolis.View full post: Dee-1 performs to the Crowd at George Floyd Square’s Rise and Remember Festival
May 24, 2025 — Recording artist Dee-1 performs at George Floyd Square during the 5th annual Rise and Remember Festival. This festival is held annually to commemorate the anniversary of George Floyd's murder, serving as a space for remembrance and community gathering. George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, became a memorial site and a center for activism following Floyd's death on May 25, 2020.
Colorful protest boards displayed at Phelps Park in Minneapolis during a memorial exhibition.View full post: “It Starts With Me” Boards at Memorialize The Movement’s Phelps Park Exhibit
May 25, 2025 — Memorialize The Movement presents an exhibition of protest boards at Phelps Park in Minneapolis. These boards originated from storefronts during the Minneapolis Uprising, which followed the murder of George Floyd. Displayed on the fifth anniversary of his death, the artworks and messages on the boards serve as a historical record of community expression and calls for justice.
Visitors view a mural at Phelps Park featuring portraits and the text "We Are the Future They Fought For".View full post: Visitors View “We Are the Future They Fought For” Mural at Phelps Park
May 25, 2025 — Memorialize The Movement exhibited a collection of protest art boards at Phelps Park in Minneapolis. These boards were originally created by community members and artists to cover storefronts during the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising, which followed the murder of George Floyd. The organization preserved these boards and have occasionally displayed them. This public display coincided with the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder, forming part of the "Rise and Remember" commemoration events.
Colorful plywood murals from the 2020 Minneapolis protests displayed at Phelps Park during a fifth anniversary memorial event.View full post: Protest Murals from Memorialize the Movement Displayed at Phelps Park
May 25, 2025 — Boards from the Minneapolis Uprising are displayed at Phelps Park in Minneapolis, marking the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. These artworks originated as protective coverings for businesses during the 2020 protests and civil unrest following Floyd's death. The organization Memorialize The Movement has preserved these boards, recognizing their significance as historical artifacts documenting a significant moment in the city's history.
Paris Stevens, cousin of George Floyd, stands at a memorial site in Minneapolis during the fifth anniversary commemoration.View full post: Paris Stevens Speaks with Attendee at Rise and Remember 2025
May 25, 2025 — Paris Stevens, cousin of George Floyd, stands at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis during the fifth anniversary commemoration of his murder.
"Murderous Police" sticker affixed to E 38th Street sign at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.View full post: “Murderous Police” Sticker on Street Sign at George Floyd Square
May 25, 2025 — A "Murderous Police" sticker is affixed to an E 38th Street sign in Minneapolis, at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. This area is widely recognized as George Floyd Square, a significant site of remembrance and ongoing protest following George Floyd's murder on May 25, 2020.
Woman places a red rose at the George Floyd Memorial in Minneapolis during the fifth anniversary commemoration.View full post: Woman Arranges Flowers at George Floyd Square Memorial
May 25, 2025 — A woman places a flower at the George Floyd Memorial in Minneapolis, observing the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder.
Two people embrace during the Rise and Remember event at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.View full post: An Embrace at George Floyd Square’s Rise and Remember Festival
May 25, 2025 — Marcia Howard and another individual share a moment of solidarity during a performance at the Rise and Remember event in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis. The Rise and Remember event serves as an annual commemoration, bringing together community members to reflect on the past and advocate for ongoing social change.
Sounds of Blackness performs on stage at the Rise and Remember festival in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis.View full post: Sounds of Blackness Performs at Rise and Remember Festival Crowd
May 25, 2025 — Sounds of Blackness performs at the Rise and Remember festival in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis. This annual festival commemorates the anniversary of George Floyd's murder by Minneapolis police.
Audience members watch performers on stage at the Rise and Remember Festival in Minneapolis.View full post: “JusticeForAmirLocke” T-Shirt in Crowd at Rise and Remember Festival
May 25, 2025 — Attendees gather at the 5th annual Rise and Remember Festival in Minneapolis, watching a performance by The Sound Of Blackness. This annual event commemorates the anniversary of George Floyd's murder, serving as a platform for community remembrance and calls for justice.
Memorial garden with flowers and painted portraits at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis during fifth anniversary observance.View full post: Portraits of Philando Castile and Amir Locke at George Floyd Square
May 25, 2025 — George Floyd Square Memorial in Minneapolis marks the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This site, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, continues to be a place of protest.
Man bowing his head at George Floyd Memorial during fifth anniversary observance at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis.View full post: Man Kneels Among Flowers at George Floyd Square Memorial
May 25, 2025 — A man pays his respects at the George Floyd Memorial in Minneapolis on the fifth anniversary of his murder. Located at George Floyd Square, the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, this site became a community-maintained protest space and memorial following Floyd's murder on May 25, 2020.
Minneapolis mayoral candidate DeWayne Davis converses with a community member at George Floyd Square during a fifth anniversary of Floyd's murder.View full post: DeWayne Davis Talks with Attendee at Rise and Remember Festival
May 25, 2025 — Minneapolis mayoral candidate DeWayne Davis engages with a community member at George Floyd Square. This location, at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, became a significant memorial site following the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The gathering marks the fifth anniversary of Floyd's death, an event that sparked widespread protests against racial injustice and police brutality.
Sounds of Blackness performs on stage at George Floyd Square during the Rise and Remember Festival in Minneapolis.View full post: Sounds of Blackness on Stage at George Floyd Square’s Rise and Remember Festival
May 25, 2025 — Sounds of Blackness performs at the Rise and Remember Festival 2025, held at George Perry Floyd Square in Minneapolis. This annual festival commemorates the anniversary of George Floyd's murder by Minneapolis police, an event that sparked global protests against racial injustice in 2020. George Perry Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, serves as a permanent memorial and a vital community space for remembrance, activism, and cultural events.
Attendees gather at George Floyd Square during the Rise and Remember Festival at sunset in Minneapolis.View full post: “People Over Property” Sign at George Floyd Square Sunset
May 25, 2025 — The 5th annual Rise and Remember Festival concludes at sunset in George Floyd Square, Minneapolis. This gathering commemorates the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder on May 25, 2020, at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.
Jeanelle Austin, Executive Director of Rise and Remember, speaks at the 5th annual festival at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.View full post: Jeanelle Austin Addresses the Crowd at Rise and Remember’s 5th Anniversary Festival
May 25, 2025 — Jeanelle Austin, Executive Director of Rise and Remember, addresses attendees at the 5th annual Rise and Remember Festival in 2025. The event took place at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, a site transformed into a memorial and community gathering space following the 2020 Minneapolis Uprising. This annual festival commemorates the anniversary of George Floyd's murder, which occurred at this specific location.
Angela Harrelson and Paris Stevens speak on stage at the Rise and Remember 2025 event in Minneapolis.View full post: Angela Harrelson Speaks at Rise and Remember Festival, George Floyd Square
May 25, 2025 — George Floyd's Family at Rise and Remember 2025 in Minneapolis. Angela Harrelson (aunt) speaks alongside Paris Stevens (cousin) of George Floyd at the Rise and Remember 2025 event in Minneapolis. This gathering marked the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder, a tragedy that sparked global protests against racial injustice and police brutality.
Participants light candles during a vigil at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death.View full post: Passing the Flame at George Floyd Square Vigil
May 25, 2025 — Candle Lighting at George Floyd Vigil in Minneapolis. Participants light candles at a vigil held in Minneapolis on the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This event, part of the 'Rise and Remember' commemorations, took place at George Floyd Square.
Large crowd gathers at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis during fifth anniversary candlelight vigil.View full post: Candlelight March Passes the Fist Monument at George Floyd Square
May 25, 2025 — A candlelight march commemorates the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis. Participants gathered at George Floyd Square, the memorial site at the former intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, before proceeding to Say Their Names Cemetery. This annual event honors George Floyd and other victims of police violence, continuing the calls for justice that arose from the Minneapolis Uprising.
Angela Harrelson, George Floyd's aunt, participates in a vigil at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.View full post: Candlelight Vigil at George Floyd Square’s Rise and Remember Anniversary
May 25, 2025 — Angela Harrelson, George Floyd's aunt and co-chair of Rise and Remember, participates in a vigil at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The event, part of the "Rise and Remember" commemoration in 2025, marked the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a community-maintained memorial and protest site following his death on May 25, 2020.
Candlelight vigil procession down Chicago Avenue at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis during fifth anniversary commemoration.View full post: Candlelight Vigil Crowd on Chicago Avenue at George Floyd Square
May 25, 2025 — A candlelight vigil processes down Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. Participants carry candles as they walk away from the site of the murder towards the Say Their Names Cemetery, a memorial space. This annual gathering at George Floyd Square commemorates Floyd's life and the ongoing struggle for racial justice that emerged from the Minneapolis Uprising in 2020. The square, located at the intersection of 38th Street East and Chicago Avenue, serves as a permanent memorial and a site for community remembrance and advocacy.
Family members gather at Amir Locke's memorial marker in Say Their Names Cemetery during the fifth anniversary of Floyd's murder.View full post: Mourners Embrace at Amir Locke’s Marker in Say Their Names Cemetery
May 25, 2025 — Family members gather at the Amir Locke memorial marker within Say Their Names Cemetery in Minneapolis. This gathering took place on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder.
Community members gather at Say Their Names Cemetery during a vigil honoring those lost to police violence in Minneapolis.View full post: Candlelight Vigil at Say Their Names Cemetery, George Floyd Square
May 25, 2025 — A vigil takes place at Say Their Names Cemetery in Minneapolis on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This memorial site, established in the wake of the Minneapolis Uprising, remembers individuals whose lives were lost due to police violence and racial injustice.
Large crowd gathers at Say Their Names Cemetery in Minneapolis during a candlelight vigil honoring victims of police violence.View full post: Candlelight Vigil at Say Their Names Cemetery on Floyd’s 5th Anniversary
May 25, 2025 — A candlelight vigil was held at Say Their Names Cemetery in Minneapolis on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. This memorial was established to honor victims of police violence and racial injustice.
"We Remember George Floyd" sign on fencing at the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct site.View full post: “We Remember George Floyd” Sign at the Former 3rd Precinct
May 25, 2025 — A sign reading "WE REMEMBER GEORGE FLOYD" is displayed on the fencing surrounding the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct station. This site became a focal point during the protests that followed George Floyd's murder on May 25, 2020, when the building was set ablaze. The sign commemorates the fifth anniversary of Floyd's death.
Community protest signs hung on barriers surrounding the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building.View full post: Protest Signs on Fence Outside Former 3rd Precinct at Dusk
May 25, 2025 — The former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct station stands partially destroyed, surrounded by a fence adorned with community messages, in Minneapolis. This structure became a central site during the widespread protests and civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in May 2020. Five years after the events, the building remains a stark reminder of the Minneapolis Uprising, with banners indicating ongoing development at the site. The messages displayed on the surrounding barriers, including calls to "Remember George Floyd" and "Stop the Violence," reflect the community's continued engagement with themes of justice, safety, and systemic change.
Protest sign at former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct reads "THIS IS NOT Democracy THIS IS NOT Safety!! STOP THE VIOLENCE."View full post: “Stop the Violence” Sign at the Former 3rd Precinct
May 25, 2025 — A protest sign reading 'THIS IS NOT Democracy THIS IS NOT Safety!! STOP THE VIOLENCE' is displayed at the former site of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The Third Precinct building was burned during the protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. This sign was present on the fifth anniversary of Floyd's murder, reflecting continued public sentiment regarding policing and community safety in Minneapolis.

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