George Floyd Square: Balloons Released for 48th Birthday
October 2021
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George Floydâs 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. â¨â¨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 wouldâve 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 âSpirit 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 Floydâs 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.
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 âGloryâ with Sound of Blackness at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of George Floydâs murder.
Common and Sounds of Blackness at George Floyd Square, May 2021
May 2021
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Common performs the hit song âGloryâ with Sound of Blackness at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of George Floydâs 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 Floydâs 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 Floydâs 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.
George Floyd Square Anniversary Gathering, 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 Floydâs murder.
George Floyd Square Memorial Gathering, Minneapolis
May 2021
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Community gathered at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of his George Floyd's murder.
Minneapolis: Community medic dances with Floyd family member
May 2021
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A community medic dances with one of George Floyd's family members on the 1-year anniversary of his murder.
Angela Harrelson speaks at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis, 2021
May 2021
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George Floydâs aunt Angela Harrelson speaks to the crowd at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of his murder.
George Floyd Square Anniversary Gathering, Minneapolis
May 2021
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Large crowd gathering at George Floyd Square on the 1-year anniversary of his murder.
Common and Sound of Blackness at George Floyd Square Memorial
May 2021
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Say Their Names Cemetery, Minneapolis, at dusk
May 2021
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The Say Their Names Cemetery, located a block from George Floyd Square, on the night before the 1-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.
Movie Screening at George Floyd Square’s People’s Way
May 2021
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The community gathers to watch a screening of the movie "Mayor" at The People's Way at George Floyd Square.
George Floyd Square: “Read the Demands, 1 Down 3 to Go!”
May 2021
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"1 Down 3 to go!"
Roll Skate Bounce event at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
May 2021
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"Roll Skate Bounce" event at George Floyd Square.
George Floyd Square at Sunset, Minneapolis
May 2021
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The sun sets behind The Peoples Way at George Floyd Square.
Fire Arts Center at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
May 2021
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The front of the Chicago Fire Arts Center at the George Floyd Memorial in South Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square: “Black Kids Matter” Sticker on Light Pole
April 2021
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A sticker on a light pole inside George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.
George Floyd Square Gas Station: “Fuck Trump Fuck Obama” Graffiti
April 2021
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Written on the former gas pumps at the Speedway gas station at George Floyd Square: "they could give every one shelter, clean water, healthy food, but instead they bomb other countries. fuck trump fuck obama"
Daunte Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
April 2021
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A Daunte Wright memorial at George Floyd Square. Daunte Wright was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center Police on April 11th, 2021.
Minneapolis: US Bank Plaza boarded during Chauvin Trial aftermath
April 2021
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Boards on buildings across from the Hennepin County Government Center began coming down 3 days after the verdict in the Derek Chauvin Murder trial was reached.
Children’s Minnesota Hospital Boarded Up for Chauvin Trial
April 2021
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Boards installed on the Children's Minnesota Hospital in South Minneapolis in preparation for possible unrest during the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Jesse Jackson speaks at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
April 2021
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Jesse Jackson speaks to the crowd gathered at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis. The Square has been a place of protest since the May 2020 killing of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police.
Marcia Howard speaks at George Floyd Square after Chauvin verdict
April 2021
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Marcia Howard speaks at George Floyd Square following the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
George Floyd Square Gathering After Chauvin Verdict
April 2021
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Crowds at George Floyd Square following a guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Minneapolis: Crowds gather at George Floyd Square after Chauvin verdict
April 2021
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The community gathers at George Floyd Square after Chauvin is found guilty of murder.
Minneapolis Courthouse Crowd After Derek Chauvin Verdict
April 2021
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Crowd gathering outside the courthouse on April 21, 2021 after the jury convicts Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd.
Minneapolis: Fist raised after Chauvin conviction at Hennepin County Center
April 2021
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The crowd gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center celebrates after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis: Crowd Celebrates Derek Chauvin Verdict at Government Center
April 2021
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A crowd gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center celebrates the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin was found guilty on all 3 counts.
George Floyd’s family leaves Hennepin County Courthouse after verdict
April 2021
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Roxie Washington, the mother of George Floyd’s daughter Gianni, leave the Hennepin County Government Center after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd.
George Floyd Family Leaves Hennepin County Courthouse After Verdict
April 2021
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April 20, 2021 - Minneapolis âThe Family of George Floyd leaves the Hennepin County Government Center after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis: Black Lives Matter flag at Chauvin verdict protest
April 2021
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April 20, 2021 - Minneapolis -- A crowd gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center celebrate the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin was found guilty on all 3 counts.
National Guard at Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis
April 2021
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National Guard Members stand outside the Hennepin County Government Center on the day a verdict was announced in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Brandyn Tulloch speaks at Hennepin County Government Center
April 2021
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Brandyn Tulloch talks to the crowd gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center after notice being given that a verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial would be read within 2 hours. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis: Crowd Gathers at Hennepin County Government Center for Chauvin Verdict
April 2021
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A crowd gathers outside the Hennepin County Government Center after notice being given that a verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial would be read within 2 hours. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Jesse Jackson arrives at Hennepin County Courthouse during Chauvin trial
April 2021
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Rev. Jesse Jackson arrives at the Hennepin County Courthouse just prior to a verdict being read in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th, 2020 death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis Whole Foods Boarded Up During Derek Chauvin Trial
April 2021
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A Whole Foods store is boarded up in preparation for possible unrest over a verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
George Floyd Square, Minneapolis: “No Justice No Street”
April 2021
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George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. "No justice no street".
George Floyd Square Campfire, Minneapolis, April 2011
April 2021
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George Floyd Square late night camp fire in April 2011. The area continues to be a place of protest.
George Floyd Square Memorial at Night, Minneapolis
April 2021
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George Floyd Square on the evening after the Derek Chauvin murder case was handed over to the jury. This 4 block area has been community controlled since George Floyd's May 25th, 2020 murder.
Minneapolis Protest for George Floyd and Daunte Wright
April 2021
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Demonstrators outside of the Hennepin County Government center preparing to march the day before the verdict was read in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
National Guard at Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct During Chauvin Trial
April 2021
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The National Guard stand outside a heavily fortified Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct.
National Guard at Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct
April 2021
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The National Guard outside a heavily fortified Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct in South Minneapolis.
Minneapolis: “No Justice No Street” Graffiti on 35W
April 2021
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"No Justice, No Street!" written on the side of 35W as seen from a former post office.
Hibachi Buffet Open Sign, Minneapolis
April 2021
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A sign for Hibachi Buffet in front of the burned Lake Street Station post office.
Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct Fortified with Barricades and Razor Wire
April 2021
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The Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct heavily fortified.
National Guard Humvee on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
April 2021
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A Minnesota National Guard vehicle parked on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis National Guard and Police on Duty During Chauvin Trial
April 2021
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National Guard deployment in Minneapolis preparing for the end of the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged with killing George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Minneapolis Protest for George Floyd Outside Hennepin County Courthouse
April 2021
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Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis starting at ending at the courthouse that's holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Minneapolis: FOX9 Billboards for Derek Chauvin Trial
April 2021
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FOX9 billboards in downtown Minneapolis. US Bank Stadium to the left behind security fencing.
George Floyd Square Warming Station and Barricade, Minneapolis
April 2021
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The warming station and street barricade at George Floyd Square in April 2021.
George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis, April 7 2021
April 2021
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The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square.
George Floyd Square barricades on Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
April 2021
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George Floyd Square as seen from Chicago Ave.
Minneapolis protest caravan during Derek Chauvin trial in rain
April 2021
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Protesters arrive in a car caravan around the Hennepin County Government Center in the pouring rain. The courthouse is currently holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Protest Caravan in Pouring Rain During Chauvin Trial
April 2021
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Protesters arrive in a car caravan around the Hennepin County Government Center in the pouring rain. The courthouse is currently holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.
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