Students Protest Police Reform, St. Paul, August 2020

Students gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on August 8, 2020, to protest police reform. This march was part of the broader movement for racial justice that gained momentum following the Minneapolis Uprising. Protesters advocated for changes in policing, including calls to defund the police and remove police officers from schools, emphasizing the role of counselors instead. The Minnesota State Capitol grounds frequently serve as a site for public assembly and civic discourse.