Agape Movement

7 photos · 2021–2022

7 photographs tagged Agape Movement, 2021–2022.

Agape Movement Bags at George Floyd Square
Cornhole boards branded with the Agape Movement Co. logo are set up on the street at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. This location, formerly the intersection of Chicago Avenue and 38th Street, became a focal point of protests and community organizing following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.

Agape Movement Cornhole Boards at George Floyd Square

Agape Movement walks down Chicago Ave in Minneapolis
Steve Floyd, leader of the Agape Movement, walks down Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis during a march commemorating the second anniversary of George Floyd's murder. The marchers, including families and community members, proceeded along Chicago Avenue, an area that became known as George Floyd Square following the incident.

Agape Movement March on Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

Mayor Jacob Frey and Agape at George Floyd Square
Mayor Jacob Frey visits George Floyd Square in Minneapolis in May 2022, engaging with members of The Agape Movement. The square, established at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a focal point for protests and activism following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The protest sign visible reads "Honor the Dead, Fight for the Living, Abolish Policing".

Mayor Frey at George Floyd Square with Agape Movement

Agape Movement outside Forreal Coffehouse at George Floyd Square
On the two-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder, a sign was revealed at Forreal Coffeehouse, located in the area then known as George Perry Floyd Square. This event followed the renaming of the street in Floyd's honor. The Agape Movement, a community organization, was involved in the commemoration. Later that day, an Angelversary Candlelight Vigil was held at Say Their Names Cemetery, continuing the remembrance of Floyd and other victims of racial injustice.

Agape Movement at Forreal Coffeehouse, George Floyd Square

Agape Movement at George Floyd Square May 2022
Members of the Agape Movement gather at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on May 25, 2022. The date marks 2 years since George Floyd's murder and the day the street was renamed to George Perry Floyd Square.

Agape Movement at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

Agape at George Floyd Square June 2021
The Agape Movement working with Minneapolis Public Works to open up George Floyd Square on June 3, 2021.

Agape Movement and Public Works, George Floyd Square

Public Works at George Floyd Square
Agape Movement looks on as Public Works places barricades at the George Floyd Memorial.

Public Works at George Floyd Square

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