Minneapolis Park and Rec George Floyd Square
A repurposed Minneapolis Park & Recreation sign at George Floyd Square.
George Floyd Memorial under heavy snow
George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on a snowy January 23, 2021. The area has been a protest zone since May 2020.
George Floyd Trial in 44 Days
Countdown to the Derek Chauvin trial on the former Speedway Gas station at 38th and Chicago, George Floyd Square.
Cars drive through George Floyd Square in January 2021
On Martin Luther King day a metal fist replaced what was originally a wooden first and then a wooden hand. “Like the materials of the Black Power fist that stand in the center of the Square, we are evolving and becoming a stronger community every day.”
Protesters arrive at George Floyd Square in January 2021
Protesters march to George Floyd Square from where Dolal Idd was killed about a mile away.
Dolal Idd protest at George Floyd Square
Around a thousand protesters gathered outside of the Holiday Gas station at Cedar and 36th in South Minneapolis seeking justice for Dolad Idd. Dolal Idd was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30th, 2020 during a traffic stop. This was the first police officer killing since George Floyd a mile away on May 25th, 2020. Some marched to George Floyd Square.
Community Book Shelf
The Community Book Shelf at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The building holds books that people can drop off and take out.
George Floyd Memorial after fresh snowfall
The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square after a fresh December snowfall.
People’s Way after a fresh snowfall
The People’s Way at George Floyd Square after a fresh snowfall. The intersection has been a protest zone since the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Police respond to George Floyd Square
17 officers respond to a shooting at George Floyd Square after 2 victims had already been transported to hospitals by the community. Those at the square confronted the officers and offered to walk five of them in to collect shell casings.
Minneapolis Police and the George Floyd Mural
Officers look for evidence inside George Floyd Square after responding to a shooting on December 27, 2020.
Black Joy banner at George Floyd Square
The sun sets to the west of George Floyd Square on the first day of Kwanzaa. Day 1 represents Umoja (Unity).
The countdown to the Derek Chauvin trial was recently added to what was a Speedway sign. The area has been a protest zone since the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Peoples Closet at George Floyd Square
Metro Clothing Closet at George Floyd Square. The area has been a protest zone since the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Protect Each other at George Floyd Square
A sign at George Floyd Square that reads “Protect Each Other” “Justice 4 George Floyd” “Masks Help Us All”
Free State of George Floyd
A sign reading “You are now entering the free state of George Floyd” as you enter George Floyd Square. The square has been a protest zone since the the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
George Floyd Square map on a board
A map near the entrance of George Floyd Square. The area has been a protest zone since the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
11/25/20 George Floyd Square
The site of George Floyd’s death on the 6 month anniversary of his death. Located at 38th and Chicago Ave in Minneapolis.
11/25/20 George Floyd Memorial
The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square on November 25, 2020.