Chicago Avenue in George Floyd Square
Chicago Avenue in George Floyd Square in August 2023. The few block area has been an active protest zone since May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.
George Floyd Square Social Justice Billboards
New billboards above the George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square. The boards created by 8th grade students at Franklin Middle School are part of the Social Justice Billboard Project thats been showcasing local artists since July 2020. https://ne-sculpture.org/sjbp
All Women Are Beautiful billboard
New billboards above the George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square. The boards created by 8th grade students at Franklin Middle School are part of the Social Justice Billboard Project thats been showcasing local artists since July 2020. https://ne-sculpture.org/sjbp
Brass Solidarity at Ricky Cobb Vigil
Brass Solidarity performing at a vigil for Ricky Cobb II at George Floyd Square. Cobb was killed by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper during a traffic stop on July 31, 2023.
Christian Rivera Coba graffiti on sidewalk
A vigil for Ricky Cobb II at George Floyd Square. Cobb was killed by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper during a traffic stop on July 31, 2023.
Justice for Ricky Cobb II stickers
A vigil for Ricky Cobb II at George Floyd Square. Cobb was killed by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper during a traffic stop on July 31, 2023.
Ricky Cobb II Flyer at George Floyd Square
A vigil for Ricky Cobb II at George Floyd Square. Cobb was killed by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper during a traffic stop on July 31, 2023.
Minnesota Orchestra Members Perform “Brea(d)th” at George Floyd Square – Minneapolis Uprising Documentation
Minnesota Orchestra members pay tribute to George Floyd at Brea(d)th performance, marking the 3-year anniversary of his murder at George Floyd Square.
George Floyd Square, Rise & Remember Festival 2023
George Floyd Global Memorial & the GFS community will host the 3rd Rise & Remember Festival. They say the free May 27th event will have a “concert from a surprise national artist”. Paid events include a conference at Best Buy HQ and a Paisley Park Gala.
Man walks in front of George Floyd mural
A man walks in front of the George Floyd mural on the side of “Unity Foods”. Unity Foods was formerly named Cup Foods.
George Floyd Memorial in the winter
The George Floyd Memorial inside George Floyd Square on Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis.
George Floyd chair in the snow
A chair with “George Floyd” written on it in the snow at Say Their Names Cemetery on February 18, 2023.
Justice for Tyre Keenan and Tortuguita
The signage at “The Peoples Way” reading “Justice for Tyre, Keenan & Tortuguita!!!”
George Floyd Memorial seen on February 18, 2023
The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square on February 18, 2023. The area has been a protest zone since the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
The Gorge Floyd Uprising by Vortex Group
A flyer for “The George Floyd Uprising” book by “Vortex Group” seen at George Floyd Square on February 18, 2023.
Blue House Fire
The remains of “the blue house”, a building near George Floyd Square on January 7, 2023. It had sat vacant after a fire broke out inside. It’s since been demolished.
George Floyd Square after snowfall
The first at the intersection of 38th and Chicago Avenue on January 7, 2023 in Minneapolis near where George Floyd was murdered. The area has been an active protest zone since May 2020 and is known as George Floyd Square.
Say Their Names Cemetery, George Floyd Square
“Say Their Names Cemetery” near George Floyd Square on January 7, 2023. The memorial was installed not long after George Floyd’s murder in May 2020. Each headstone holds the name of a victim of police violence.
George Floyd Square during November 2022 Snowfall
Snow falls on Chicago Avenue. George Floyd Square has been a place of protest since the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
George Floyd Square in a cold November rain
George Floyd Square in a late fall November rain. The intersection has been a place off protest since the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Scott Jensen billboard at George Floyd Square
Scott Jensen, the GOP challenger to Governor Tim Walz, has his face on a billboard directly above the George Floyd mural at George Floyd Square.