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Minneapolis Uprising – May 2021

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The Wendy's getting close to re-opening almost a year after it was destroyed by fire during unrest. — 05/04/21
Wendy’s being rebuilt after riots

Straw fencing around the former Gandhi Mahal building in South Minneapolis. — 05/04/21
Gandhi Mahal property in South Minneapolis

The front of the Chicago Fire Arts Center at the George Floyd Memorial in South Minneapolis. — 05/05/21
Fire Arts Center in George Floyd Square in May 2021

The sun sets behind The Peoples Way at George Floyd Square. — 05/05/21
Sun sets behind The People’s Way at George Floyd Square

Signs attached to security fencing outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department following the death of Daunte Wright. — 05/06/21
Indigenous Solidarity In Black Liberation protest sign

Security fencing around the Brooklyn Center Police Department following the death of Daunte Wright. — 05/06/21
Protest signs around Brooklyn Center police staton

Those standing in solidarity with Palestine march through downtown Minneapolis. — 05/11/21
Pro Palestine march through downtown Minneapolis

Those standing in solidarity with Palestine march through downtown Minneapolis. — 05/11/21
Pro Palestine protesters march in downtown Minneapolis

Free face masks on a fence in South Minneapolis. — 05/13/21
Free face masks on South Minneapolis fence

"Roll Skate Bounce" event at George Floyd Square. — 05/16/21
Roller skating at George Floyd Square

"1 Down 3 to go!" — 05/18/21
Read the Demands at George Floyd Square

"Everything must go!!!" on the fencing of the burned Minneapolis police third precinct police station. — 05/19/21
Everything Must Go sign on a Minneapolis police station

Progress being made at the apartment building that was burned down mid-construction during the May 2020 riots. — 05/19/21
Midtown Corner redevelopment progress

A sign welcoming everyone posted on the front door of Urban Outfitters in Uptown Minneapolis. — 05/20/21
All Are Welcome here at Urban Outfitters

A Daunte Wright mural on West Lake Street. — 05/20/21
Daunte Wright mural on West Lake Street

The community gathers to watch a screening of the movie "Mayor" at The People's Way at George Floyd Square. — 05/21/21
Movie screening at George Floyd Square People’s Way

Save the Boards to Memorialize the Movement exhibited 87 of the almost a thousand boards they've saved at Phelps Park, next to George Floyd Square. — 05/22/21
Save the Boards to Memorialize The Movement exhibit

Save the Boards to Memorialize the Movement exhibited 87 of the almost a thousand boards they've saved at Phelps Park, next to George Floyd Square. — 05/22/21
Save The Boards exhibit at Phelps Park

Save the Boards to Memorialize the Movement exhibited 87 of the almost a thousand boards they've saved at Phelps Park, next to George Floyd Square. — 05/22/21
Memorialize The Movement exhibit in Minneapolis

Al Sharpton speaks at a George Floyd Remembrance Rally in downtown Minneapolis as the 1-year anniversary of his murder nears. — 05/23/21
Al Sharpton speaks at George Floyd rally in Minneapolis

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Minnepaolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Senator Tina Smith and Senator Amy Klobuchar listen to speakers at a George Floyd Remembrance Rally at the Hennepin County Government Center. — 05/23/21
Minnesota politicians at George Floyd rally

After a George Floyd Remembrance rally at the courthouse protesters marched through downtown. — 05/23/21
Protesters walk past Bob Dylan mural by Kobra in Minneapolis

The Say Their Names Cemetery, located a block from George Floyd Square, on the night before the 1-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. — 05/24/21
Say Their Names Cemetery in Minneapolis at dusk

A board thanking the public for donating to rebuild efforts. — 05/24/21
We Love Lake Street sign at the Laundromat

Large crowd gathering at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of his murder. — 05/25/21
George Floyd Square on anniversary of Floyd’s murder

George Floyd’s aunt Angela Harrelson speaks to the crowd at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of his murder. — 05/25/21
Angela Harrelson speaks at George Floyd Square in 2021

A community medic dances with one of George Floyd's family members on the 1-year anniversary of his murder. — 05/25/21
Dancing at George Floyd Square

Community gathered at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of his George Floyd's murder. — 05/25/21
Community gathered at George Floyd Square 1 year later

The community gathered at 38th and Chicago (George Floyd Square) throughout the day on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. — 05/25/21
Large crowd at George Floyd Square 1 year later

The community gathered on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder. — 05/25/21
George Floyd memorial 1 year later

Jaylani Hussein(CAIR-MN) speaks at 38th and Chicago (George Floyd Square) on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. — 05/25/21
Jaylani Hussein speaks at George Floyd Square

The community gathered at 38th and Chicago (George Floyd Square) throughout the day on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. — 05/25/21
Couple raise fists at George Floyd Square

A child raises her fist during a performance of Common at George Floyd Square during Rise and Remember 2021. — 05/25/21
Young child raises her fist at George Floyd Square

Performers on stage at George Floyd Square on the 1 year anniversary of Floyd's murder. — 05/25/21
Rise and Remember stage at George Floyd Square

The fist at George Floyd Square during Rise and Remember 2021. — 05/25/21
George Floyd Square Fist on 1 year anniversary

Common performs the hit song “Glory” with Sound of Blackness at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. — 05/25/21
Common, Sound of Blackness at George Floyd Square

Common performs the hit song “Glory” with Sound of Blackness at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. — 05/25/21
Common at George Floyd Square in May 2021

Grammy award winning Common performs the hit song “Glory” with Sound of Blackness at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. — 05/25/21
Common performing at George Floyd Square

The community sits on rooftop billboards watching Common perform with The Sound of Blackness at George Floyd Square on the 1 year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. George Floyd Square has been community controlled since May 26th, 2020. — 05/25/21
People on billboards at George Floyd Square

Food being grilled at Rise and Remember 2021 at George Floyd Square. The event is held on the anniversary of George Floyd's murder at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. — 05/25/21
Grilling out at Rise and Remember 2021

The community gathered at George Floyd Square on the 1 year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. — 05/25/21
Rise and Remember Fist in May 2021

Candles displayed with the names of victims of police violence at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of his murder. — 05/25/21
George Floyd 1 year anniversary candles

Say Their Names Cemetery with candles on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. — 05/25/21
Say Their Names Cemetery on 1 year anniversary

Minneapolis Police Third Precinct one year after George Floyd was killed by the Minneapolis police. — 05/26/21
Minneapolis Police station 1 year after George Floyd’s murder

A "now hiring" sign up at the AutoZone that's being rebuilt. The AutoZone was the first store to be lit on fire during the 2020 Minneapolis uprising. — 05/26/21
Rebuilt AutoZone with a Now Hiring sign in May 2021

The former Midtown Sheraton Hotel in South Minneapolis. — 05/28/21
Midtown Sheraton from the Midtown Greenway

The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct 1 year after it was burned during unrest over the murder of George Floyd — 05/28/21
Minneapolis police station 1 year after it was burned

A "May 28th Forever" sign hangs on the third precinct on the 1 year anniversary of it burning. — 05/28/21
May 28 forever sign on Minneapolis police station

Police officers gather at the Third Precinct on the 1 year anniversary of the burning of the precinct. The Minneapolis Police announced over the radio the precinct had been compromised at 10:14pm on May 28th, 2020. — 05/28/21
Minneapolis police gather 1 year after George Floyd’s murder

Police officers gather at the Third Precinct on the 1 year anniversary of the burning of the precinct. The Minneapolis Police announced over the radio the precinct had been compromised at 10:14pm on May 28th, 2020. — 05/28/21
Minneapolis police hold religious ceromony 1 year after Floyd’s death

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