Black Lives Matter written on a light post in South Minneapolis, March 2024.

A protester holds up a Black Lives Matter sign outside the Hennepin County Government Center.

The security "cage" around the Hennepin County Government Center has begun to be decorated by ribbons and signs as protesters occupy the space 24/7. Derek Chauvin is currently on trial for the May 25th death of George Floyd.

Supplies made available as temperatures drop inside the Government Center fencing where protesters have been occupying the space 24/7.

Chalk graffiti on a Hennepin County Government Center building. Derek Chauvin is currently on trial for the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Since March 15th families and those supporting the families of the victims of police brutality have been placing locks on fencing around the Hennepin County Government Center. The locks, which have the names of victims of police violence written on them, have been continuously cut off by police. Theres now a couple hundred locks along with protesters who've locked themselves to the fence 24/7 one at a time. Among their demands are for the Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors & the Governor to meet with families of those killed by police, ending qualified immunity for police and for voting on police accountability bills to occur. .

Protesters tie ribbons with stories of police brutality to the security fencing around the Hennepin County Government Center on the day opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

A woman ties ribbons in the shape of a heart to security fencing around the Hennepin County Government Center on the day opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

Protesters rally and march through Downtown Minneapolis on the day opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

Protesters rally and march through Downtown Minneapolis on the day opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

Protesters rally and march through Downtown Minneapolis on the day opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

Protesters rally and march through Downtown Minneapolis on the day opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

Protesters rally and march through Downtown Minneapolis on the day opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

Protesters rally and march through Downtown Minneapolis on the day opening statements began in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

The greenhouse at George Floyd Square where flowers and plants were kept through the winter.

March 27, 2021 - Minneapolis -- The George Floyd Memorial. Located at the intersection of 38th and Chicago Ave in South Minneapolis.

The fist at George Floyd Square.

"RIP George" "Can you hear us now!" written on a rooftop of a building across from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The Third Precinct was burned during unrest over the May 25th murder of George Floyd.

The Speedway gas station preparing to re-open after being rebuilt. The gas station burned during unrest over the May 2020 death of George Floyd.

A letter to George hanging at the George Floyd Memorial.

Protesters march demanding justice for George Floyd and all those who are victims of police violence.

Protesters march near the Minnesota State Capitol demanding justice for George Floyd as well as all lives impacted by police brutality.

A National Guard vehicle with a optical CROWS system attached sits under the courthouse where Derek Chauvin is standing trial for the death of George Floyd.

Locks with the names of police violence victims were placed on fencing around the Government Center where Derek Chauvin is on trial for the murder of George Floyd. A day later they were cut off.

A Minneapolis Police squad drives down 3rd Ave in Downtown Minneapolis.

Chalk laying outside a building across the street from the Hennepin County Government Center where the trial of Derek Chauvin has begun. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Roses in red paint portrayed to look like blood in an installation outside the Hennepin County Government Center. The courthouse is currently holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

Protesters place mirrors and red paint on the road outside the courthouse.

A sign hanging on a fence around the Hennepin County Government Center that reads "Bringing in the National Guard. What could possibly go wrong?".

Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

The Minnesota National Guard outside the Hennepin County Government Center.

Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

George Floyd pins being sold outside the courthouse where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is taking place.

Protesters outside the courthouse where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is beginning in Minneapolis.

A protester writes with chalk outside the Hennepin County courthouse at the start of the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

Protesters behind security fencing that surrounds the courthouse where the Derek Chauvin murder trial is taking place.

Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

February 22, 2021 - Minneapolis -- Barbed wire fencing put up around government buildings in downtown Minneapolis in preperation for the Derek Chauvin murder trial.

Local comics hold a comedy show at George Floyd Square. Throughout the summer the square was a gathering place not only for the community but for those who came from afar to show their respects after George Floyd was killed on May 25th, 2020.

A welcome table at the George Floyd memorial on 38th Street. George Floyd was killed around the corner the previous month. A sign reads: “This is a sacred healing space for the black and African American community it is bein served by their aliy communities and is a holy ground”.

The Granada Theatre in Uptown Minneapolis with painted boards on the windows. The marquee reading “Justice 4 George Floyd” “Uptown Love”.

Justice 4 George Floyd at the Granada Theatre in Uptown Minneapolis. The marquee reads “Justice 4 George Floyd” “Uptown Love”

Boards over businesses on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. Reading "Black Lives Matter" "Liberty & Justice.4 All".

Boards reading "Stay Safe" "MPLS Strong" "Look for the helpers" "BLM" on the Iron Door Pub on Lyndale Ave in Uptown Minneapolis during protests following the murder of George Floyd. May 2020.

A woman paints Black Lives Matter at the George Floyd memorial at 38th St and Chicago Ave on May 31, 2020.

Boards on businesses in Downtown Minneapolis that read “BLM” “BLACK OWNED” on the 4th day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

A Wells Fargo bank during unrest over the police murder of George Floyd.

GM Tobacco and other buildings burn on Lake Street burning during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on fire during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd. The precinct was set ablaze after the Minneapolis Police abandoned the precinct following 3 days of protests.

A Minneapolis Police officer aiming his less lethal weapon outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on the second day of protests.

Officers on the roof of the third precinct with "less lethal" weapons.

Flowers, signs and bears left behind on May 26, 2020 at a memorial where George Floyd was killed the night before.

A couple hold up a sign that reads “Justice for George Floyd” on 36th St while others began to gather at the intersection of 38th St and Chicago Ave where Floyd was killed the night before.