February 2022
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A sign at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis reads "AMIR LOCKE WAS LYNCHED! JUSTICE NOW!!" The phrase "WHERE THERE'S PEOPLE THERE'S POWER" is spray-painted on the canopy of a nearby structure. George Floyd Square became a focal point for protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020 and has since been a site of ongoing activism and community organizing. Amir Locke, a Black and Indigenous man, was killed by Minneapolis police during a no-knock warrant raid in February 2022, sparking renewed calls for justice and police reform.
George Floyd Square: 1 Down, 3 to Go
January 2022
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George Floyd Square as the federal civil rights trial of 3 former officers enters it's second week of testimony in a St. Paul.
1 Down! 3 to go! The World Is Watching!
Sign at George Floyd Square: Justice for Kokou Fiafonou in Austin, MN
January 2022
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A sign at George Floyd Square mentioning Kokou Christopher Fiafonou. Fiafonou was shot and killed by law enforcement in Austin, Minnesota on December 23, 2021. Authorities said shortly after that Fiafonou was armed with a knife and was threatening others.
George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis, in Winter
January 2022
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George Floyd Square as the federal civil rights trial of 3 former officers enters it's second week of testimony in a St. Paul.
George Floyd Square: Justice Poster on Gallery Window
January 2022
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Photos on the window of a art gallery inside George Floyd Square.
Haya Health COVID Testing Site, Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
January 2022
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A COVID-19 testing site operated by Haya Health on Chicago Avenue.
George Floyd Trial Security Fence, Warren E. Burger Building
January 2022
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Kellogg Square, St. Paul, across from George Floyd Federal Trial
January 2022
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St. Paul Police Cars, George Floyd Civil Rights Trial
January 2022
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Outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building on Day 3 of the federal trial where Thou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane are accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights. St. Paul police block road in front of courthouse as a car caravan protest makes it's way through downtown.
U.S. Marshals barricades, Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul
January 2022
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Outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building on Day 3 of the federal trial where Thou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane are accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights. St. Paul police block road in front of courthouse as a car caravan protest makes it's way through downtown.
American Flag, Warren E. Burger Federal Building, St. Paul Trial
January 2022
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Flag hanging outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building on Day 3 of the federal trial where Thou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane are accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights.
Warren E. Burger Federal Building Security, George Floyd Trial
January 2022
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Outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building on Day 3 of the federal trial where Thou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane are accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights. St. Paul police block road in front of courthouse as a car caravan protest makes it's way through downtown.
George Floyd Square, Minneapolis: -16F Night
January 2022
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George Floyd Square on an evening where temperatures would hit -16F.
Twin Cities PBS & Warren E. Burger Federal Building Security
January 2022
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Security around the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in downtown St. Paul the night before opening statements in the trial of the officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights. Located across the street from Twin Cities PBS.
Ramsey County Downtown Service Center, George Floyd Trial
January 2022
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Fencing around the Ramsey County Downtown Service Center the night before opening statements in the federal trial of officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights.
Fresh snow, security fence, Warren E. Burger Federal Building
January 2022
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Road Closed US Marshal Barricades, St. Paul Federal Building
January 2022
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US Marshal Barricades, Warren E. Burger Federal Building, St. Paul
January 2022
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Security around the Warren E. Burger Federal Building in downtown St. Paul the night before opening statements in the federal trial of the officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights.
George Floyd Square: “Free State” Sign at 37th & Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
January 2022
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The fist at the intersection of 37th and Chicago in South Minneapolis. A sign that reads “You are now entering the free state of George Floyd”.
Daunte Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
December 2021
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Daunte Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square in December 2021.
George Floyd Mural on Minneapolis Wall
December 2021
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George Floyd's last words written on a fence in South Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square Campfire, Minneapolis, December 2021
December 2021
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Two people sit around the fire at George Floyd Square in December 2021.
George Floyd Memorial Sign, South Minneapolis
December 2021
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A George Floyd sign hangs on a street pole in South Minneapolis. A yard sign reading "No Justice No Streets" in the yard.
George Floyd Square: Demands for Daunte Wright Justice
December 2021
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Sign on the People’s Way sign at George Floyd Square that reads "Read the demands! Justice for Daunte Wright!"
South Minneapolis Home with Protest Signs
November 2021
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Say Their Names Memorial Cemetery Sign, Minneapolis
November 2021
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George Floyd Square: Signs Against Police Violence
November 2021
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George Floyd Square Justice Demands, Minneapolis
November 2021
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Justice 4 George Graffiti on Utility Box, Minneapolis
November 2021
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A utility box with "Justice 4 George" written on it near 38th street in South Minneapolis.
First Snow at Say Their Names Memorial, George Floyd Square
November 2021
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First snowfall at the Say Their Names Memorial near George Floyd Square.
Minneapolis Police and George Floyd Square Car Crash
November 2021
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Minneapolis Police and Rescue respond to a man having a medical emergency as he drove through the east side fist. No one on the scene was injured.
Minneapolis Police at George Floyd Square After Vehicle Crash
November 2021
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Minneapolis Police and Rescue respond to a man having a medical emergency as he drove through the east side fist. No one on the scene was injured.
George Floyd mural removed from George Floyd Square before snow
November 2021
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Artists and community members help remove the George Floyd mural prior to snow arriving.
George Floyd Square: Twin Cities Police Easily Startled Sign
November 2021
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A sign reading "Warning Twin Cities Police Easily Startled" at 39th and Chicago Avenue, George Floyd Square.
George Floyd Square: Murphy Ranks Memorial Banner at Night
November 2021
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The Murphy Ranks Memorial on Chicago Avenue inside George Floyd Square.
George Floyd Square: Murphy Ranks Memorial After Cleanup Attempt
October 2021
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The Murphy Ranks memorial at George Floyd Square after Minneapolis Public Works made an attempt to clear it.
George Floyd Square Halloween Pumpkins, Minneapolis
October 2021
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GFS and fist pumpkin carvings at The People’s Way at George Floyd Square. The area has been a place of protest since the May 25th, 2020 killing of George Floyd.
George Floyd Square: Raised Fist Pumpkin Carving
October 2021
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A pumpkin carving at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Police Squads and Say Their Names Cemetery
October 2021
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Minneapolis police squad cars and an ambulance behind Say Their Names Cemetery at George Floyd Square.
Caretaker lights candles at George Floyd Memorial
October 2021
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A caretaker at George Floyd Square lights candles at the George Floyd Memorial.
George Floyd Square: Candles Lit for 48th Birthday
October 2021
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Candles being lit on what would have been George Floyds 48th birthday.
Chicago Ave on George Floyd’s 48th Birthday
October 2021
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Crowd at George Floyd Square following a vigil on what would have been his 48th birthday.
Known MPLS performs at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
October 2021
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Known MPLS performs at George Floyd Square on what would have been George's 48th birthday.
Metasota Performs at George Floyd Square on his Birthday
October 2021
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Metasota performs at George Floyd Square on what would have been George Floyd's 48th birthday.
George Floyd Square: Balloons Released for 48th Birthday
October 2021
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George Floyd’s aunt Angela Harrelson, his cousin Paris Stevens, Jeanelle Austin along with friends of George Floyd release balloons on what would have been his 48th birthday. The event at George Floyd Square was put together by the George Floyd Global Memorial.
Paris Stevens speaks at George Floyd Square on his birthday
October 2021
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Paris Stevens, George Floyd's cousin, speaks at George Floyd Square on what would’ve been George Floyd's 48th birthday.
George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis
October 2021
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The George Floyd Memorial on what would have been George Floyd's 48th birthday.
Pillar of Truth Drum Line at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
October 2021
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The Pillar of Truth Deliverance Temple Drum Line making it's way down Chicago Avenue at George Floyd Square.
George Floyd Square: Youth N Power Memorial Stone
October 2021
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"Youth N' Power" written on a stone near the Say Their Names Memorial at George Floyd Square.
Justice 4 George Yarn Art on Fence, Lake Country School, Minneapolis
October 2021
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"Justice 4 George" yarn art on fencing at Lake Country School in South Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square: “I love that I hate that I love you”
October 2021
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"I love that I hate that I love you" seen on the ground at George Floyd Square.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct: Spirit Halloween Banners on Burned Building
October 2021
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"Avenge Indigenous Children" and “Spirit Halloween" banners on the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. The police station was burned during protests that followed the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Impound Lot: Shelters Removed from George Floyd Square
October 2021
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Warming shelters at the Minneapolis Impound Lot. The city removed them from George Floyd Square on June 3rd.
Floyd’s Free Food Farm Sign Near Minneapolis Police Precinct
October 2021
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"Floyd's Free Food Farm" sign seen near the Minneapolis police third precinct police station.
612 Mash Truck at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
October 2021
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612 Mash truck at George Floyd Square.
I-94 Arrestee Legal Support Flyer at George Floyd Square
October 2021
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A flyer seen at George Floyd Square.
I-94 Arrestee Legal Support
Lawyers will explain legal options offered by Minneapolis City Attorney.
Justice for George Messages from the People poster at Seward Co-Op, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Signs hang in the window of the Seward Community Co-op.
George Floyd Square: “Respect Life” Banner
September 2021
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George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square.
George Floyd Mural on Nicollet Avenue, South Minneapolis
September 2021
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"Be Kind... Stay Brave!" We are all George Floyd" written on the side of a building on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis.
Visitor Map at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
September 2021
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A map with pins signifying the locations of those who have visited the square.
Uptown Minneapolis: Urban Outfitters with George Floyd Mural
September 2021
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Murphy Ranks Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
September 2021
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Memorial for Dameon “Murphy Ranks” Chambers. Chambers was killed on Juneteenth 2020.
George Floyd Square barricades made of lawn bags at night
September 2021
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Lawn clipping bags used as barricades after the city cleared out barricades at 39th/Chicago Ave.
George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis, September 2021
September 2021
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The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square.
Say Their Names Cemetery Pond, South Minneapolis
September 2021
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Say Their Names Cemetery in South Minneapolis near George Floyd Square.
George Floyd Square Barricade, Minneapolis, August 2021
August 2021
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Street barricades on Chicago Avenue in August 2021.
George Floyd Square, Minneapolis: Rainy Evening Protest Zone
August 2021
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A rainy evening in George Floyd Square looking down Chicago Avenue.
Imez Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
August 2021
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Imez Wright memorial at George Floyd Square
George Floyd Square: Foot Traffic Only Sign and Winston Smith Poster
August 2021
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A sign reading "Foot Traffic Only" and "Winston Smith was Assasinated" seen at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square at Night, Minneapolis
August 2021
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The "Raised Fist" at 38th and Columbus.
Minneapolis Car Wash Graffiti: Cops Are The Opps
August 2021
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A car wash across the street from the Minneapolis police fifth precinct.
George Floyd Square: Justice for Winston Smith Sign
August 2021
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A "Days without answers" sign at George Floyd Square.
Leneesha Columbus Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
August 2021
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A memorial for Leneesha Columbus, who was shot and killed on July 5th, 2020 near George Floyd Square.
Emmett Till Memorial at Say Their Names Memorial, Minneapolis
August 2021
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A memorial for Emmett Till at the Say Their Names Memorial near George Floyd Square.
George Floyd Square Memorial Under Wildfire Haze, Minneapolis
July 2021
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A smoky evening at George Floyd Square during air quality warnings over Canadian wildfire smoke. The wildfires brought the worst on record Minnesota air quality to the state for weeks at a time.
George Floyd Square: “Justice for Murphy Ranks” Sign
July 2021
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"Read the Demand" "Justice for Murphy Ranks!" at George Floyd Square on July 29, 2021.
George Floyd Square Hazy Evening, Minneapolis
July 2021
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Chicago Avenue in George Floyd Square during a Canadian wildfire smoke filled evening.
George Floyd Square, Minneapolis: “No Racists Allowed” Sign
July 2021
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Signs at George Floyd Square on a rainy night in Minneapolis.
Sun Dog Over George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis
July 2021
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A "sun dog" at George Floyd Square. Apparently sun dogs are rare in the summer?
George Floyd Square: Traffic control measures at night
June 2021
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Traffic control measures put in place at George Floyd Square about 2 weeks after Minneapolis Public Works removed street barricades. The space has been community controlled since the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.
George Floyd Square Garden, Minneapolis, June 2021
June 2021
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The garden on Chicago Ave in George Floyd Square.
George Floyd Square Memorial: “It Takes a Revolution” T-shirt
June 2021
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A t-shirt and sign placed at the George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square Barricade: Stop Killing Us
June 2021
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Various new barricades have been placed at George Floyd Square ever since the city helped clear out barricades on June 3rd.
George Floyd Square: Barricades Removed, Debris Remains
June 2021
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The street barricades that have been continuously added and removed at East 37th St and Chicago Avenue in George Floyd Square. Days earlier the city removed concrete barricades to open up vehicular traffic.
George Floyd Square Reopens to Traffic in Minneapolis, June 2021
June 2021
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Vehicles drive through George Floyd Square three days after the city removed barricades to open it to vehicular traffic.
George Floyd Square barricades at 37th and Chicago Ave
June 2021
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Street barricades at 37th and Chicago Ave. The barricades replace those the city removed days earlier in attempts to open up the street to vehicular traffic.
Melting Candles at George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis
June 2021
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Plastic candles melting in the summer heat at the George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square.
George Floyd Square: “Please Take What You Need” Sign
June 2021
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A sign at George Floyd Square reading "Please take what u need, don't be greedy or stealing. Everything is for everybody. Take care of each other"
George Floyd Square Barricades, South Minneapolis
June 2021
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Street barricades at Columbus and 38th Street in South Minneapolis. The barricades are at the edge of George Floyd Square. They replace barricades the city removed days earlier in an attempt to open up the area to vehicular traffic.
George Floyd Square Barricades with BLM Banner, Minneapolis
June 2021
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Black Lives Matter sign hung over blue tarps over barricades at 38th Street and Elliott at George Floyd Square. City workers removed barricades the day before.
George Floyd Square Barricades at Sunset, Minneapolis
June 2021
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The City of Minneapolis cleared out barricades at the break of dawn but as the sun set the community had set up new barricades.
George Floyd Square barricade protest sign
June 2021
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A woman holds a "No Justice No Streets" yard sign on the day the city tried to clear out barricades around the square.
Minneapolis Public Works removes barricades at George Floyd Square
June 2021
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Minneapolis Public Works clears out new barricades that were placed on 38th Street.
George Floyd Square warming shelters moved to impound lot
June 2021
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The warming shelters used at George Floyd Square arriving at City of Minneapolis impound lots after the city opened up the area to vehicular traffic.
George Floyd Square: New barricades and community memorials
June 2021
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Community gathering at George Floyd Square after city officials cleared out barricades and added new barricades around the memorials.
Jay Webb speaks at George Floyd Square garden, Minneapolis
June 2021
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Jay Webb speaks at the garden in George Floyd Square while the city is opening the square to vehicle traffic.
George Floyd Square Memorial Flowers Boxed in Minneapolis
June 2021
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Flowers from the George Floyd Memorial in boxes as the city moves in to open up the streets.
Minneapolis Public Works Remove Barricades at George Floyd Square
June 2021
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Minneapolis city workers coordinate to remove street barricades around George Floyd Square. The square has been a protest zone since the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Public Works places barricades at George Floyd Square
June 2021
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City employees place concrete barricades around the location of George Floyd's murder. The area inside George Floyd Square has been a protest zone since his murder by the Minneapolis Police.
Minneapolis: George Floyd Square Reopened to Traffic
June 2021
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City employees move in to open George Floyd Square to vehicle traffic. The early morning activity took place almost a year after the area was closed after the murder of George Floyd.
Say Their Names Cemetery, Minneapolis
June 2021
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The "Say Their Names Cemetery" in South Minneapolis near George Floyd Square. The cemetery holds the names of those who suffered from police violence.
Say Their Names Cemetery, Minneapolis, 1 Year Anniversary
May 2021
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Say Their Names Cemetery with candles on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.
George Floyd Square Memorial: Victims’ Names on Candles
May 2021
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Candles displayed with the names of victims of police violence at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of his murder.
Rise and Remember 2021, Minneapolis
May 2021
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Toussaint Morrison and The People’s Way
May 2021
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Kids at Rise and Remember Festival
May 2021
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Rise and Remember Food Lines
May 2021
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Candles around the fist at George Floyd Square
May 2021
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George Floyd Square Rise and Remember candles
May 2021
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George Floyd Square Anniversary Gathering, Minneapolis, May 2021
May 2021
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The community gathered at George Floyd Square on the 1 year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.
George Floyd Square Community BBQ, Minneapolis
May 2021
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Food being grilled at Rise and Remember 2021 at George Floyd Square. The event is held on the anniversary of George Floyd's murder at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.
People on billboards at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
May 2021
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The community sits on rooftop billboards watching Common perform with The Sound of Blackness at George Floyd Square on the 1 year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.
George Floyd Square has been community controlled since May 26th, 2020.
Common Performs at George Floyd Global Memorial, Minneapolis
May 2021
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Grammy award winning Common performs the hit song “Glory” with Sound of Blackness at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.
Common and Sounds of Blackness at George Floyd Square, May 2021
May 2021
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Common performs the hit song “Glory” with Sound of Blackness at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.
George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis, 1 Year Anniversary
May 2021
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The fist at George Floyd Square during Rise and Remember 2021.
George Floyd Square Memorial Celebration Stage, Minneapolis
May 2021
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Performers on stage at George Floyd Square on the 1 year anniversary of Floyd's murder.
Child’s fist raised at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
May 2021
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A child raises her fist during a performance of Common at George Floyd Square during Rise and Remember 2021.
George Floyd Square Anniversary Protest, Minneapolis
May 2021
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The community gathered at 38th and Chicago (George Floyd Square) throughout the day on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.
Jaylani Hussein speaks at George Floyd Square anniversary
May 2021
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Jaylani Hussein(CAIR-MN) speaks at 38th and Chicago (George Floyd Square) on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder.
George Floyd Square Memorial: 1 Year Anniversary Gathering
May 2021
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The community gathered on the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder.
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