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George Floyd Square, Cup Foods, Flowers after Summer Rain

George Floyd Square, Cup Foods, Flowers after Summer Rain

June 2020 — Bright warm light at George Floyd Square after a summer rain shower.

George Floyd Square: Do Not Discard Offerings Sign

George Floyd Square: Do Not Discard Offerings Sign

June 2020 — A sign asking that no one discard anything left at George Floyd Square. Since May 2020, all signs and offerings have been preserved by the George Floyd Global Memorial. “Do not discard sign. Everything is somebody’s offering. We are preserving damaged signs. Thank you!”

George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis Storm with Rainbow

George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis Storm with Rainbow

June 2020 — George Floyd memorial outside of Cup Foods on Chicago Ave/38th Street in South Minneapolis. Rainbow slightly visible as a storm moves through.

Stuffed Owl with Note for Gianna, George Floyd Square

Stuffed Owl with Note for Gianna, George Floyd Square

June 2020 — A stuffed owl with a note to Gianna, George Floyd's daughter, at the memorial at 38th and Chicago.

George Floyd Square Chalk Art: Free Our Brothers, Lock Up Our Oppressors

George Floyd Square Chalk Art: Free Our Brothers, Lock Up Our Oppressors

June 2020 — "Free our brothers. Lock up our oppressors" writer on Chicago Ave.

George Floyd Square Bus Shelter, Minneapolis: Protest Slogans

George Floyd Square Bus Shelter, Minneapolis: Protest Slogans

June 2020 — Inside the former bus shelter at George Floyd Square.

George Floyd stencil art, Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis

George Floyd stencil art, Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis

June 2020 — George Floyd art on a Chicago Avenue sidewalk.

Speedway Gas Station with Graffiti, 38th & Chicago, Minneapolis

Speedway Gas Station with Graffiti, 38th & Chicago, Minneapolis

June 2020 — The Speedway gas station at 38th and Chicago. The gas station would later become known as “The People’s Way” and become a gathering place for the community twice a day.

George Floyd Square Raised Fist Memorial, June 2020

George Floyd Square Raised Fist Memorial, June 2020

June 2020 — A circle of flowers around a raised fist at George Floyd Square on June 15, 2020. Floyd was killed by the Minneapolis Police the month prior.

George Floyd Square Welcome Table, Healing Space

George Floyd Square Welcome Table, Healing Space

June 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”.

Minneapolis Unrest: Burned Building on Chicago Ave

Minneapolis Unrest: Burned Building on Chicago Ave

June 2020 — Fire damaged building on Chicago Ave. The building was destroyed during unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Uncle Hugo’s Bookstore Burned Remains, Minneapolis

Uncle Hugo’s Bookstore Burned Remains, Minneapolis

June 2020 — The remains of Uncle Hugo’s book store on Chicago Avenue. The store was burned during unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Uncle Hugo’s Burned Bookstore, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

Uncle Hugo’s Burned Bookstore, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

June 2020 — The back of what was the Uncle Hugo's bookstore on Chicago Avenue. The book store was destroyed during unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Burned Popeye’s Drive-Thru, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

Burned Popeye’s Drive-Thru, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

June 2020 — The remains of a Popeye's Chicken restaurant on Chicago Avenue. The building was destroyed in fires following unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Rubble of Chicago Ave Furniture Store, South Minneapolis

Rubble of Chicago Ave Furniture Store, South Minneapolis

June 2020 — The rubble of a furniture store on Chicago Ave in South Minneapolis. The store was completely destroyed in fires after the death of George Floyd in May 2020.

Jakeeno’s Pizza George Floyd Murals, Chicago Ave

Jakeeno’s Pizza George Floyd Murals, Chicago Ave

June 2020 — Painted George Floyd murals on Jakeeno’s Pizza on Chicago Avenue located blocks away from where George Floyd was killed on May 25th, 2020.

Chicago Ave Furniture Store Burned, Minneapolis Unrest

Chicago Ave Furniture Store Burned, Minneapolis Unrest

June 2020 — Woman walking in front of the remains of Chicago Furniture. The store was burned during unrest in Minneapolis following the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Potted Flowers at Burned Wong’s Restaurant, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

Potted Flowers at Burned Wong’s Restaurant, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

June 2020 — Flowers in the windows of a burned out restaurant on Chicago Ave.

George Floyd Memorial at Cup Foods, E 38th St, Minneapolis

George Floyd Memorial at Cup Foods, E 38th St, Minneapolis

June 2020 — A memorial for George Floyd at the location he was killed by Minneapolis Police on May 25th, 2020.

Protester holds Black Lives Matter flag at George Floyd Square

Protester holds Black Lives Matter flag at George Floyd Square

June 2020 — Protester holds up a “Black Lives Matter” flag at 38th St and Chicago Ave where George Floyd died on May 28th, 2020.

George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis

George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis

June 2020 — Flowers and signs left behind at a memorial in middle of 38th St and Chicago Ave on 06/04/20.

George Floyd Memorial at 38th St and Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

George Floyd Memorial at 38th St and Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

June 2020 — Community gathers on 06/04/20 at 38th St and Chicago Ave around a memorial for George Floyd who was killed on May 25th, 2020.

George Floyd Memorial, 38th & Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

George Floyd Memorial, 38th & Chicago Ave, Minneapolis

June 2020 — Offerings left on Chicago Ave a week after George Floyd was killed.

George Floyd Square Gathering, Minneapolis Speedway

George Floyd Square Gathering, Minneapolis Speedway

June 2020 — Minneapolis gathering a week after George Floyd was killed at this intersection.

Minneapolis: George Floyd Square Memorial at Night

Minneapolis: George Floyd Square Memorial at Night

June 2020 — The community gathering at George Floyd Squad about a week after his May 25th, 2020 death.

Woman Paints Black Lives Matter, George Floyd Square

Woman Paints Black Lives Matter, George Floyd Square

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

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo, George Floyd Square

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo, George Floyd Square

May 2020 — Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo speaks at George Floyd Square on May 31, 2020 following nights of protest after the death of George Floyd Square.

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo speaks at George Floyd Square

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo speaks at George Floyd Square

May 2020 — Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo speaks at George Floyd Square on May 31, 2020 following nights of protest after the death of George Floyd Square.

National Guard & Police at Chicago Ave & Lake St, Minneapolis

National Guard & Police at Chicago Ave & Lake St, Minneapolis

May 2020 — The Minnesota National Guard, Minneapolis Fire Department and Minneapolis Police on Lake Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis after nights of protest after the murder of George Floyd. May 2020.

RIP George Floyd Graffiti & Banner, Lake Street, Minneapolis

RIP George Floyd Graffiti & Banner, Lake Street, Minneapolis

May 2020 — Banners and graffiti on Lake Street in South Minneapolis the day after George Floyd was killed.

George Floyd Memorial, 38th St. & Chicago Ave.

George Floyd Memorial, 38th St. & Chicago Ave.

May 2020 — A woman leaves flowers outside of Cup Foods the day after George Floyd was killed.

38th St & Chicago BLM Protest, Day After George Floyd Killing

38th St & Chicago BLM Protest, Day After George Floyd Killing

May 2020

Chicago Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis at Night, 2017

Chicago Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis at Night, 2017

September 2017 — Chicago Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis on September 1, 2017.

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