How many weren’t filmed?

Uptown Minneapolis march: 'How many weren’t filmed?' signs readied before a Hennepin Avenue procession

July 24, 2020 — Minneapolis, MN

This photo set documents preparations and actions during a march in Uptown Minneapolis where participants assembled signs that asked "How many weren’t filmed?" Photographs show protesters stapling and writing on cardboard and paper placards and gathering outside residential and commercial sites before moving along streets such as Hennepin Avenue. The images include speakers and organizers, including Toussaint Morrison and Nekima Levy Armstrong, addressing the crowd near a city council member’s home. Signs carried by attendees display messages such as "Black Lives Matter," "No Justice No Peace," and names of people who died in encounters with police, and the group called for changes to city policy and policing practices.

Protesters marching through residential neighborhood — *July 24, 2020* — A large group of protesters marches through Uptown Minneapolis as part of a 'March for those who weren't filmed'. This event occurred during a period of widespread protests in Minneapolis, often referred to as the Minneapolis Uprising, which addressed racial injustice and police accountability. The specific theme of the march aimed to bring attention to individuals affected by such injustices whose cases may not have received extensive media coverage. Participants moved through the commercial and residential streets of Uptown, a district within South Minneapolis, to voice their demands for systemic change.

Toussaint Morrison and Nekima Levy Armstrong taking questions — *July 24, 2020* — Toussaint Morrison and Nekima Levy Armstrong address a crowd during a protest in Uptown Minneapolis on July 24, 2020. The gathering took place outside a city council member's home, following a march through the Uptown neighborhood. This event was part of the ongoing protests in Minneapolis, which gained momentum after the murder of George Floyd, advocating for systemic change and accountability. Morrison and Levy Armstrong engaged with participants, taking questions and amplifying community concerns regarding local governance and social justice.

Toussaint Morrison leads a march down Hennepin Ave — *July 24, 2020* — Toussaint Morrison leads the “How many weren’t filmed?” March down Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. This protest was part of the widespread Minneapolis Uprising, which saw numerous demonstrations for racial justice and police accountability following the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. Participants carried signs addressing systemic injustice, including calls for "Justice Now 4 Hardel Sherrell" and advocating for Black Lives Matter. The march emphasized concerns about unrecorded instances of police misconduct and the broader struggle for civil rights. Hennepin Avenue served as a prominent location for public gatherings and marches during this historically significant period.

Protesters holding up Black Lives Matter signs in a march — *July 24, 2020* — Protesters marched through Uptown Minneapolis on July 24, 2020, carrying signs that questioned police accountability and demanded justice. This march was part of the Minneapolis Uprising, a series of protests that occurred in the wake of George Floyd's killing. Participants on Hennepin Avenue displayed messages such as 'How many weren't filmed?' and 'Black Lives Matter,' addressing systemic issues of racial injustice. Some signs also honored individuals like Travis Jordan, who died in a police shooting in Minneapolis in 2018, underscoring ongoing calls for reform.

Protesters hold up signs reading Change the Council — *July 24, 2020* — Protesters gathered for the "How many weren’t filmed?" march through Uptown Minneapolis, likely along Hennepin Avenue. Participants carried signs demanding "Justice for George Floyd" and asserting "Black Lives Matter," alongside calls to "Change the Council" and "Defund." This event was part of the broader Minneapolis Uprising, reflecting public demands for police accountability and systemic reform following the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. The march highlighted local concerns regarding governance and policy within Minneapolis during a period of significant civic action.

Protesters march through Uptown Minneapolis with signs — *July 24, 2020* — Protesters gathered for the "How Many Weren't Filmed?" March in Uptown Minneapolis, an event connected to the broader Minneapolis Uprising. This march advocated for racial justice and police accountability, with participants carrying signs that included messages such as "Black Lives Matter" and "No Justice No Peace." The event highlighted community concerns regarding unreported incidents and systemic issues.

Protester staples together protesst signs — *July 24, 2020* — A protester fastens signs together in preparation for the 'How many weren’t filmed?' March in Uptown Minneapolis. This march, part of the broader Minneapolis Uprising, called for accountability regarding police violence. Signs prepared for the event featured names of individuals like Breonna Taylor, Tamir Rice, and Sandra Bland, who were killed by police or in police custody. The gathering took place in Uptown Minneapolis, a commercial and residential district, before the march proceeded through the area, likely along major thoroughfares such as Hennepin Avenue.