George Floyd Square

Images from George Floyd Square, a community memorial and protest site at 38th and Chicago Ave in Minneapolis.

George Floyd Square — Minneapolis, MN

George Floyd Square, at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, is a community-led memorial and protest site formed after George Floyd’s murder in May 2020. The area hosts vigils, public art, and grassroots organizing focused on police accountability and racial justice.
Night photo of Chicago Ave in George Floyd Square
August 12, 2023 — Chicago Avenue at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, August 2023. This area became a focal point for protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The "Just Turkey" restaurant and a laundromat are visible businesses along the street. The street itself bears markings from the ongoing occupation and protests.
Unity Foods sign above George Floyd mural
August 12, 2023 — A mural honoring George Floyd is displayed on the exterior of Unity Foods, a store located at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. This intersection, known as George Floyd Square, became a focal point for protests and activism following Floyd's murder in May 2020. The mural, painted on the building that housed Cup Foods, features Floyd's portrait and the words "I Can Breathe Now," alongside a list of other names. It serves as a memorial and a symbol of the ongoing movement for racial justice.
2 art billboards over Unity Foods in Minneapolis
August 9, 2023 — Billboards created by 8th-grade students from Franklin Middle School are displayed above Unity Foods at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. These artworks are part of the Social Justice Billboard Project, which has been showcasing local artists since July 2020. The square, located at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, became a focal point for protests and activism following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The area has since been transformed into a memorial and community space, marked by tributes and public art.
All women are beautiful artsy billboard
August 9, 2023 — A billboard displaying "All Women Are Beautiful" is visible above George Floyd Square at E 38th St in Minneapolis. This artwork was created by 8th-grade students from Franklin Middle School as part of the Social Justice Billboard Project. The project has been showcasing local artists since July 2020, and this particular piece highlights diversity and empowerment. The location is significant as it is the site of George Floyd Square, a space that became a focal point during protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, a community memorial space, features an upright piano, benches, and signs protesting police brutality.
August 9, 2023 — A memorial and community space stands at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, marked by signs reading "WELCOME TO GEORGE FLOYD SQUARE A COMMUNITY" and "STOP POLICE BRUTALITY." An upright piano, adorned with flowers and a portrait, is situated near benches and a small structure labeled "BOOK SHELF." This site became a focal point for protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The city of Minneapolis has since acquired the property, which includes the former Speedway gas station, and it continues to serve as a gathering place and memorial. Keywords: George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, protest, memorial, community space, police brutality
Justice for Ricky Cobb II stickers
August 5, 2023 — Stickers advocating for "Justice for Ricky Cobb II" are displayed at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. Ricky Cobb II was killed by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper during a traffic stop on July 31, 2023. The stickers, which also bear the slogans "1312 ACAB FTP" and "Traffic stops should not be a death warrant," reflect ongoing activism and calls for accountability within the community. George Floyd Square has been a site of protest and remembrance since the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.
Brass Solidarity performs at Ricky Cobb Vigil
August 5, 2023 — Brass Solidarity performs at a vigil for Ricky Cobb II at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. Cobb, a Black man, was killed by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper during a traffic stop on July 31, 2023. The square, formerly known as the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a focal point for protests against racial injustice and police brutality following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The "People Over Property" sign visible in the background reflects the sentiments expressed during the ongoing movement for racial equity.
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