Rise & Remember Festival 2023 at George Floyd Square
May 2023 — The third annual Rise and Remember festival put on by the George Floyd Global Memorial at George Floyd Square. The festival was caped off by a performance by hip hop legend Chubb Rock.
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May 2023 — The third annual Rise and Remember festival put on by the George Floyd Global Memorial at George Floyd Square. The festival was caped off by a performance by hip hop legend Chubb Rock.
May 2023 — The third annual Rise and Remember festival put on by the George Floyd Global Memorial at George Floyd Square. The festival was caped off by a performance by hip hop legend Chubb Rock.
May 2023 — The third annual Rise and Remember festival put on by the George Floyd Global Memorial at George Floyd Square. The festival was caped off by a performance by hip hop legend Chubb Rock.
May 2023 — The third annual Rise and Remember festival put on by the George Floyd Global Memorial at George Floyd Square. The festival was caped off by a performance by hip hop legend Chubb Rock.
May 2023 — The Minneapolis Police third precinct on May 26th, 2023.
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May 2023 — Members of the Minnesota Orchestra performing parts of "Brea(d)th" at George Floyd Square/Say Their Names Cemetery on Thursday night, the 3 year anniversary of George Floyd's murder.
May 2023 — Members of the Minnesota Orchestra performing parts of "Brea(d)th" at George Floyd Square/Say Their Names Cemetery on Thursday night, the 3 year anniversary of George Floyd's murder.
May 2023 — Members of the Minnesota Orchestra performing parts of "Brea(d)th" at George Floyd Square/Say Their Names Cemetery on Thursday night, the 3 year anniversary of George Floyd's murder.
May 2023 — Members of the Minnesota Orchestra performing parts of "Brea(d)th" at George Floyd Square/Say Their Names Cemetery on Thursday night, the 3 year anniversary of George Floyd's murder.
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May 2023 — The Peoples Way at George Floyd Square. The intersection of 38th and Chicago has been a protest zone since the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
May 2023 — Fire Arts Center at George Floyd Square in May 2023.
April 2023 — Flyers reading "WE REMEMBER GEORGE FLOYD. WE DEMAND ABOLITION." hang on the former burned Minneapolis police 3rd precinct after a week of what is being called "community conversations". City is asking for input on if a precinct should be rebuilt at same location or down the road.
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March 2023 — The George Floyd Memorial inside George Floyd Square on Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis.
March 2023 — A man walks in front of the George Floyd mural on the side of "Unity Foods". Unity Foods was formerly named Cup Foods.
March 2023 — A painting on a garage door in George Floyd Square.
February 2023 — A chair with "George Floyd" written on it in the snow at Say Their Names Cemetery on February 18, 2023.
February 2023 — The signage at "The Peoples Way" reading “Justice for Tyre, Keenan & Tortuguita!!!"
February 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.
February 2023 — A flyer for "The George Floyd Uprising" book by "Vortex Group" seen at George Floyd Square on February 18, 2023.
February 2023 — "Justice for George" stickers in a storefront on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
January 2023 — 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.
January 2023 — 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.
January 2023 — "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.
November 2022 — Snow falls on Chicago Avenue. George Floyd Square has been a place of protest since the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
November 2022 — 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.
October 2022 — 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.
October 2022 — A flyer advertising a speaking event by Arturo Castillon.
October 2022 — 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.
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October 2022 — A protester holds up a sign reading “No Justice No Streets” as the Mayor Jacob Frey proclaims it George Floyd Day. It would have been Floyd’s 49th birthday.
October 2022 — Jacob Frey, the Mayor of Minneapolis, poses with the family of George Floyd on what would have been Floyd’s 49th birthday. The mayor had proclaimed it George Floyd Day. Terrence Floyd, Paris Stevens, Angela Harrelson.
October 2022 — Jacob Frey, Mayor of Minneapolis, proclaims it George Floyd Day on what would have been Floyd’s 49th birthday.
September 2022 — A "Class of 2023 We are Roosevelt" yard sign in a South Minneapolis front yard.
August 2022 — As the city begins “Monthly learning tables” as part of its “38th & Chicago Re-Envisioned” project, more than a year after streets were reopened to vehicles, the ask from those at George Floyd Square continues to be the same as it has been since August 7, 2020: Meet the demands.
August 2022 — As the city begins “Monthly learning tables” as part of its “38th & Chicago Re-Envisioned” project, more than a year after streets were reopened to vehicles, the ask from those at George Floyd Square continues to be the same as it has been since August 7, 2020: Meet the demands.
August 2022 — As the city begins “Monthly learning tables” as part of its “38th & Chicago Re-Envisioned” project, more than a year after streets were reopened to vehicles, the ask from those at George Floyd Square continues to be the same as it has been since August 7, 2020: Meet the demands.
August 2022 — The new Lake Street Station Post Office almost completed. The post office replaces the previous building that burned down during protests following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
August 2022 — Arcade games inside Jughouse on Hennepin Ave in Uptown Minneapolis. Justice for George Floyd stickers on the table.
August 2022 — Millennium Auto Service in George Floyd Square.
August 2022 — Art blocks around George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.
August 2022 — The Calendar at The People's Way inside George Floyd Square. The board has shown community events.
August 2022 — Visitors at the George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square following a shooting death hours that occurred hours earlier.
August 2022 — Firefighters fight a fire in the vacant Coliseum building. The building has sat empty after being burned in May 2020. Re-development is set to begin soon.
August 2022 — A sign at George Floyd Square reading "Minneapolis City of Finding Out”. The area has been a protest since the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
August 2022 — Interim Minneapolis Police Chief Huffman arrives at George Floyd Square for a "Community Conversation" on public safety. The forum was also attended by Hennepin County Attorney candidates.
August 2022 — Ryan Winkler, a candidate for Hennepin County Attorney at George Floyd Square for a "Community Conversation - Let's talk about public safety". The panel included other candidates as well as the interim Chief of Police.
August 2022 — Saraswati Singh, a candidate for Hennepin County Attorney at George Floyd Square for a "Community Conversation - Let's talk about public safety". The panel included other candidates as well as the interim Chief of Police.
August 2022 — Stop Cops! written on a former bus shelter at George Floyd Square.
July 2022 — A rally for solidarity with Akron was held at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Speakers, including George Floyd's aunt Angela Harrelson and community member Jay Webb, addressed the crowd about community and solidarity with Jayland Walker, who was killed by police in Akron, Ohio. Artists were present, working on a raised fist sculpture intended for Akron, symbolizing shared struggles and support.
July 2022 — A rally for solidarity with Akron was held at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a site that has become a focal point for protest and community organizing since the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Speakers, including George Floyd's aunt Angela Harrelson, addressed the crowd, expressing solidarity with Jayland Walker, who was killed by police in Akron, Ohio. Artists were present, working on a raised fist sculpture intended for Akron, symbolizing shared struggles and support. The event took place at the "Peoples Way" gas station, which has been transformed into a space for activism and remembrance.
June 2022 — A Deshaun Hill shirt hanging at George Floyd Square. 15-year old Hill was shot and killed on February 9, 2021 while walking home from school.
May 2022 — A George Floyd mural on a retaining wall in South Minneapolis.
May 2022 — Graffiti on a bus shelter across from the Minneapolis police third precinct on the 2nd anniversary of the Minneapolis police station being burned following the murder of George Floyd.
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May 2022 — Music at the "Rise and Remember" festival at George Floyd Square.
May 2022 — The "Rise and Remember" festival at George Floyd Square.
May 2022 — A short trailer for the documentary “The People’s Way” being shown during the "Rise and Remember" festival at George Floyd Square.
May 2022 — Terrence Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, speaks to the crowd at the Rise & Remember at George Floyd Square.
May 2022 — A dog on the painted streets at George Floyd Square during the "Rise and Remember" festival.
May 2022 — The "Rise and Remember" festival at George Floyd Square.
May 2022 — The game bags with Agape Movement Co. marked on it.
May 2022 — A mural being sketched out on the side of Target on East Lake Street.
May 2022 — Artists working on a new mural at the Target Store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. The store across the street from the Minneapolis Police third precinct police station was heavily damaged following the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
May 2022 — Candles at Say Their Names Cemetery on the 2nd anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.
May 2022 — George Floyd marker at Say Their Names Cemetery near George Floyd Square on the 2nd anniversary of his murder.
May 2022 — Crowd gathers at George Floyd Square on the 2 year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.
May 2022 — Terrence Floyd, George Floyd’s Brother, at Say Their Names Cemetery during an Angelversary Candlelight Vigil.
May 2022 — On the 2 year anniversary of his murder and a couple weeks after the commemorative street name was changed to George Perry Floyd Square, a sign was revealed. Afterwards the community held an Angelversary Candlelight Vigil at Say Their Names Cemetery.
May 2022 — Steve Floyd with Agape Movement walks down Chicago Avenue during the 2nd anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.
May 2022 — On the 2 year anniversary of George Floyd's murder and a couple weeks after the commemorative street name was changed to George Perry Floyd Square, a sign was revealed.
May 2022 — Mayor Jacob Frey and members of The Agape Movement at George Floyd Square in May 2022.
May 2022 — On the 2 year anniversary of his murder and a couple weeks after the commemorative street name was changed to George Perry Floyd Square, a sign was revealed. Afterwards the community held an Angelversary Candlelight Vigil at Say Their Names Cemetery.
May 2022 — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey meets with George Floyd's aunt Angela Harrelson and Minneapolis City Council President Andrea Jenkins at George Floyd Square.
May 2022 — On the 2 year anniversary of his murder and a couple weeks after the commemorative street name was changed to George Perry Floyd Square, a sign was revealed. Afterwards the community held an Angelversary Candlelight Vigil at the Say Their Names Cemetery memorial.
May 2022 — Agape Movement members at George Floyd Square on May 25th, 2022. One year prior the city coordinated with the group to remove barricades at the square.
May 2022 — Pond near George Floyd Square and Say Their Names Cemetery. The area has been a place of protest since the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
May 2022 — The names of those who've been killed by police being repainted on Chicago Avenue.
May 2022 — An apartment building with "Black Lives Matter" on the roof.
May 2022 — Smoke In The Pit Restaurant on Chicago Avenue in George Floyd Square.
May 2022 — The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square on May 19, 2022.
May 2022 — The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square in May 2025. The area has been a place of protest since the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
May 2022 — Notice about "Rise & Remember" at George Floyd Square. The event is held on the anniversary of George Floyd's murder.
May 2022 — The raised first at 39th Street and Chicago Avenue in George Floyd Square. The area has been a place of protest since the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
April 2022 — Knocked over propane tank container from a car smashing into the Cup Foods building.
April 2022 — The Dameon Chambers (Murphy Ranks) Memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. Chambers was killed on Juneteenth 2020.
April 2022 — A protest sign reading "Justice accountability healing for George Floyd. Say His Name" seen at George Floyd Square in April, 2022.
April 2022 — A "Black Lives Matter" sign covering a window in downtown Minneapolis.
April 2022 — Comments left behind on feedback boards at an event held by the City of Minneapolis "38th and Chicago Re-envisioned".
April 2022 — 38th Street in George Floyd Square.
April 2022 — A sign placed by city regarding their "38th & Chicago Re-envisioned" plan. The city would hold community sessions to gather feedback in the days that followed.
April 2022 — New event space titled “The Square” opening in George Floyd Square. “The space will host various community events including our weekly marketplace, The Black Exchange.”
April 2022 — A map with pins for the visitors of George Floyd Square.
April 2022 — A memorial for Imez Wright who was fatally shot on March 6, 2021.
April 2022 — A sign reading "Historic George Floyd Memorial" at George Floyd Square.
April 2022 — A storefront in South Minneapolis with "End Racism" in the window.
March 2022 — The George Floyd Square Memorial, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, serves as a site of remembrance and protest following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The memorial features a "raised fist" sculpture, which is draped with a blanket in honor of Amir Locke, who was killed by Minneapolis Police in February 2022. This space has become a significant community gathering point for discussions on racial justice and police accountability.
March 2022 — The "George Floyd Mural" is painted on the exterior wall of Cup Foods, a grocery store located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This mural was created in honor of George Floyd, who died on May 25, 2020, outside this establishment after being subjected to police brutality. The artwork, situated in the area that became known as George Floyd Square, serves as a memorial and a symbol of the protests and uprising that followed Floyd's death. The mural features Floyd's portrait, the phrase "I Can Breathe Now," and a list of other victims of police brutality, functioning as a site of remembrance and a call for justice.
March 2022 — This greenhouse at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis was established as a space for community expression and remembrance following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The planters, decorated with "Black Lives Matter" and "Black Gang Brown Lives Matter" slogans, signify the ongoing activism and social justice movements in the area. The greenhouse, with its floral displays, represents a continued commitment to honoring Floyd's memory and advocating for racial equality. It serves as a testament to the community's resilience and their efforts to cultivate dialogue and foster change.
March 2022 — A fire pit burns at George Floyd Square, also known as "The People's Way," in Minneapolis. This location became a significant site for protests and community organizing following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The fire pit serves as a gathering point and a symbol of resilience and community presence within the area. It represents a space for warmth, reflection, and ongoing dialogue among those who frequent the square.
March 2022 — A mural depicting former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeling is displayed on the exterior of a building at 812 East 38th Street in Minneapolis. The artwork is situated near George Floyd Square, a location that became a significant site of protest and activism following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Kaepernick, known for his protests against racial injustice and police brutality during NFL games, is honored in this mural, which serves as a visual statement within a neighborhood that has been central to discussions on racial equality and social justice.
February 2022 — George Floyd Square, a memorial site in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is covered in snow. The square was established following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020 and became a focal point for racial justice protests. The "AM I NEXT" banner visible in the foreground reflects ongoing concerns about police brutality and systemic racism. The memorial includes a large portrait of Floyd and numerous tributes, such as flowers and candles, left by visitors.
February 2022 — Murals related to the Black Lives Matter movement and the call to "Abolish MPD" (Minneapolis Police Department) are displayed on a wooden structure on 38th Street in Minneapolis. The "BLM" mural incorporates a rainbow flag, often associated with LGBTQ+ pride, and a tribute to George Floyd, who was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer in May 2020. These artworks emerged in the wake of widespread protests against police brutality and racial injustice that followed Floyd's death. The location on 38th Street is significant as it is near the site of Floyd's murder, which became a focal point for the protests.
February 2022 — A chair and table, hand-painted with "GEORGE FLOYD," are situated in the snow at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. This location, formerly the intersection of Chicago Avenue and 38th Street, became a significant site for protests and activism following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The area was occupied by activists for an extended period, during which the "Say Their Names Cemetery" memorial was established. The presence of these objects in the winter landscape serves as a somber reminder of Floyd's death and the square's continued importance as a place of remembrance and protest.
February 2022 — The "Say Their Names Cemetery" memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis honors victims of racial injustice and police brutality. Established in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder in May 2020, the memorial features headstones bearing the names of individuals lost to violence. The site became a central point of the occupied zone at the intersection, which activists renamed George Floyd Square. This winter scene shows the memorial covered in snow, with the names of George Floyd, Tanya Blanding, and Byron Williams visible.